Computational Fluid Dynamics in Renewable Energy Technologies: Theory, Fundamentals and Exercises

✍ Scribed by Mateusz Szubel, Mariusz Filipowicz, Karolina Papis-Frączek, Maciej Kryś

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 465
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Authors
Part I: Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Dynamics: Selected Issues
Chapter 1 Idea and Applications of CFD
1.1 The Need for CFD
1.2 The General Idea of CFD
1.3 History
1.4 Applications
References
Chapter 2 A Practical Look at the Steps of CFD Model Development
2.1 Preprocessing
2.1.1 Geometry Design
2.1.2 Meshing Process
2.1.3 Preprocessing – Setting Solver
2.2 Numerical Solution and its Features
2.3 Postprocessing
References
Chapter 3 Transport Equations
References
Chapter 4 Turbulent Flows in RANS Approach
4.1 RANS-Based Zero-Equation and Non-Zero-Equation Turbulence Models
4.2 One- and Multi-Equation Turbulence Models
References
Chapter 5 Reactive and Multiphase Flows
5.1 Classification of the Chemistry Modeling Approaches and Characteristics of the Selected Models
5.1.1 Fast/Slow Chemistry Modeling
5.1.1.1 Eddy Dissipation Model (EDM)
5.1.1.2 Finite Rate Model (FRM) and Finite Rate Eddy Dissipation Model (FREDM)
5.1.1.3 Eddy Dissipation Concept Model (EDCM)
5.1.2 Premixed and Non-Premixed Combustion Models
5.2 Introduction to Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Combustion
5.3 Selected Types and Importance of Multiphase Transport in CFD
References
Part II: Photothermal-Conversion-Based Technologies
Chapter 6 Theoretical Background
6.1 Development of Technology
6.2 Statistical Data
6.3 Classifications and Characteristics
6.3.1 Flat Plate Solar Collectors
6.3.2 Evacuated Tube Solar Collectors
6.3.3 Other Non-Concentrating Technologies
6.3.4 Concentrated Solar Power Systems
6.4 Fundamentals of Energy Conversion and Balance
6.4.1 Flat Plate Collector
6.4.2 Evacuated Tube Collectors
6.4.3 Concentrating Solar Collectors
References
Chapter 7 Tutorial 1 – Flat-Plate Solar Collector
7.1 Exercise Scope
7.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
7.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
7.4 Preprocessing – Solver Settings
7.5 Postprocessing
Chapter 8 Tutorial 2 – Evacuated Tube Solar Collector
8.1 Exercise Scope
8.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
8.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
8.4 Preprocessing – Solver Settings
8.5 Postprocessing
Chapter 9 Tutorial 3 – Heat Receiver for a Solar Concentrating System
9.1 Exercise Scope
9.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
9.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
9.4 Preprocessing – Solver Settings
9.5 Postprocessing
9.6 Additional Exercise
Part III: Photoelectric-Conversion-Based Technologies
Chapter 10 Theoretical Background
10.1 Development of Technology
10.2 Statistical Data
10.3 Classifications and Characteristics
10.3.1 Photovoltaic Modules and Systems
10.3.2 Hybrid (Photovoltaic – Thermal) Collectors
10.4 Fundamentals of Energy Conversion and Balance
10.4.1 Photovoltaics
10.4.2 Thermal Photovoltaics (PVT)
References
Chapter 11 Tutorial 4 – Photovoltaic Farm
11.1 Exercise Scope
11.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
11.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
11.4 Preprocessing – Setting Solver
11.5 Postprocessing
11.6 Additional Exercise
Part IV: Wind-Power-Based Technologies
Chapter 12 Theoretical Background
12.1 Development of Technology
12.2 Statistical Data
12.3 Classifications and Characteristics
12.3.1 Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines
12.3.2 Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
12.4 Fundamentals of Energy Conversion and Balance
12.4.1 Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines
12.4.2 Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
References
Chapter 13 Tutorial 5 – Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine
13.1 Exercise Scope
13.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
13.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
13.4 Preprocessor – Solver Settings
13.5 Postprocessing
Chapter 14 Tutorial 6 – Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine
14.1 Exercise Scope
14.2 Preprocessing – Geometry – Part 1
14.3 Preprocessing – Meshing – Part 1
14.4 Preprocessing – Solver Settings – Part 1
14.5 Preprocessing – Geometry – Part 2
14.6 Preprocessing – Meshing – Part 2
14.7 Preprocessing – Solver Settings – Part 2
14.8 Postprocessing
Part V: Biomass-Based Small-Scale Energy Applications
Chapter 15 Theoretical Background
15.1 Development of the Technology
15.2 Statistical Data
15.3 Classifications and Characteristics
15.3.1 Direct-Combustion-Based Technologies
15.3.2 Technologies for the Reduction of Environmental Impact of Particulate Matter (PM) Emissions
15.3.3 Gasification-Based Technologies
15.3.4 Heat Accumulation Systems for RES-Based Technologies
15.4 Fundamentals of Energy Conversion and Balance
15.4.1 Fundamentals of Combustion, Pyrolysis, and Gasification Processes
15.4.2 Heat Balance of the Biomass-Fired Heating Units
References
Chapter 16 Tutorial 7 – Syngas Burner
16.1 Exercise Scope
16.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
16.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
16.4 Preprocessing – Solver Settings
16.5 Postprocessing
Chapter 17 Tutorial 8 – Particulate Matter Separation in Cyclone
17.1 Exercise Scope
17.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
17.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
17.4 Preprocessor – Solver Settings
17.5 Postprocessing
Chapter 18 Tutorial 9 – Accumulation Heat Exchanger
18.1 Exercise Scope
18.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
18.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
18.4 Reprocessing – Solver Settings
18.5 Post-processing
18.6 Additional Exercise
Part VI: Geothermal-Energy-Based Systems
Chapter 19 Theoretical Background
19.1 Development of Technology
19.2 Statistical Data
19.3 Classifications and Characteristics
19.4 Fundamentals of Energy Conversion and Balance
References
Chapter 20 Tutorial 10 – Borehole Heat Exchanger
20.1 Exercise Scope
20.2 Preprocessing – Geometry
20.3 Preprocessing – Meshing
20.4 Preprocessing – Solver Settings
20.5 Variant Analysis
20.6 Post-processing
Index