Description
This book is focused on combining the concepts of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and renewable energy technologies. Besides introducing the fundamentals, the core of this book contains a series of practical examples providing useful information about the methods and smart solutions for CFD modeling of selected Renewable Energy Sources (RES) - based technologies. Each chapter includes a theoretical introduction to the discussed topic, descriptions of factors determining efficiency and other important parameters, followed by practical information concerning the CFD modeling methodology. A summary of the relevant recommendations and exemplary results with comments is also included.
Features:
- provides practical examples on the application of numerical methods in the analysis of renewable energy processes
- includes an introduction to CFD for practitioners
- explores selected aspects of the methodology used in CFD simulations of renewable energy technologies
- discusses tips and hints for efficient use of CFD codes functionalities
- contains additional exercise devoted to the geothermal systems
This book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in energy engineering, renewable energy, CFD, energy systems, fluid mechanics and applied mathematics.
Table of Contents
PART I Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics: Selected Issues Chapter 1 Idea and Applications of CFD Chapter 2 A Practical Look at the Steps of CFD Model Development Chapter 3 Transport Equations Chapter 4 Turbulent Flows in RANS Approach Chapter 5 Reactive and Multiphase Flows PART II Photothermal-Conversion-Based Technologies Chapter 6 Theoretical Background Chapter 7 Tutorial 1 窶� Flat-Plate Solar Collector Chapter 8 Tutorial 2 窶� Evacuated Tube Solar Collector Chapter 9 Tutorial 3 窶� Heat Receiver for a Solar Concentrating System PART III Photoelectric-Conversion-Based Technologies Chapter 10 Theoretical Background Chapter 11 Tutorial 4 窶� Photovoltaic Farm PART IV Wind-Power-Based Technologies Chapter 12 Theoretical Background Chapter 13 Tutorial 5 窶� Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Chapter 14 Tutorial 6 窶� Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine PART V Biomass-Based Small-Scale Energy Applications Chapter 15 Theoretical Background Chapter 16 Tutorial 7 窶� Syngas Burner Chapter 17 Tutorial 8 窶� Particulate Matter Separation in Cyclone Chapter 18 Tutorial 9 窶� Accumulation Heat Exchanger PART VI Geothermal-Energy-Based Systems Chapter 19 Theoretical Background Chapter 20 Tutorial 10 窶� Borehole Heat Exchanger
