Thermohydraulic Performance Optimization of Solar Air Heater via Tailored Inverted L-Shaped Rib: A CFD Investigation
Ribs on a solar air heater's absorber plate enhance heat transfer by increasing turbulence and disrupting the boundary layer.
Sep 29, 29290
Numerical Investigation of the Hydraulic and Thermal Performance of Plain Fin Compact Heat Exchangers with Modified Flat Tubes
This study shows that modified flat tubes in heat exchangers enhance thermal efficiency and reduce pressure difference, improving overall performance.
Sep 29, 29290
Aerodynamic Effects of Leading-Edge Flap Angle on NACA 4412 Airfoil Performance at Low Reynolds Numbers: A CFD Investigation
This study optimizes the NACA 4412 airfoil for wind turbine blades, finding that an 8° down flap angle improves aerodynamic efficiency by enhancing the lift-to-drag ratio by 10.7%.
Sep 29, 29290
Investigation of Optical Efficiency of the Concentrated Solar Power System Located on the Inclined Hillside Areas
The study finds that an inclined V-shape heliostat layout in hillside CSP systems yields higher optical efficiency than traditional layouts across various U.S. locations.
Sep 1, 1010