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On the Edge Singularity of the Actuator Disk Model

Jean-Jacques Chattot
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2021, 143(1): 014502.
Paper No: SOL-20-1256
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047672
Published Online: July 28, 2020
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Topics: Actuators, Disks, Flow (Dynamics), Vorticity
Journal Articles

Control Laws for a Linear Fresnel Reflector Solar Steam Generator in Once-Through Mode on a Commercial Operating Power Plant

Laurent Bodini, Laurent Delale, Jean-Luc Nouet, Bernard Dumercq
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2019, 141(3): 031012.
Paper No: SOL-18-1102
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041845
Published Online: November 26, 2018
View Article titled, Control Laws for a Linear Fresnel Reflector Solar Steam Generator in Once-Through Mode on a Commercial Operating Power Plant
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Topics: Boilers, Flow (Dynamics), Solar energy, Steady state, Steam, Temperature, Water, Design, Superheaters, Flow control
Journal Articles

Modeling and Design Method for an Adaptive Wind Turbine Blade With Out-of-Plane Twist

Hamid Khakpour Nejadkhaki, John F. Hall
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. October 2018, 140(5): 051010.
Paper No: SOL-17-1491
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040104
Published Online: May 29, 2018
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Topics: Blades, Design, Wind turbines, Wind velocity, Design engineering, Optimization, Actuators, Shapes, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Blade Load Unsteadiness and Turbulence Statistics in an Actuator-Line Computed Turbine–Turbine Interaction Problem

Pankaj K. Jha, Sven Schmitz
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2016, 138(3): 031002.
Paper No: SOL-15-1030
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032545
Published Online: February 23, 2016
View Article titled, Blade Load Unsteadiness and Turbulence Statistics in an Actuator-Line Computed Turbine–Turbine Interaction Problem
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Topics: Blades, Simulation, Stress, Turbines, Turbulence, Actuators, Wakes, Statistics
Journal Articles

Comparisons of Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Wake Interaction Models

Jordan M. Wilson, Cole J. Davis, Subhas K. Venayagamoorthy, Paul R. Heyliger
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. June 2015, 137(3): 031001.
Paper No: SOL-13-1373
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028914
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, Comparisons of Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Wake Interaction Models
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Topics: Engineering simulation, Horizontal axis wind turbines, Simulation, Turbines, Turbulence, Wakes, Resolution (Optics), Rotors, Wind turbines, Blades
Journal Articles

Actuator Disk Theory—Steady and Unsteady Models

Jean-Jacques Chattot
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031012.
Paper No: SOL-13-1083
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026947
Published Online: March 21, 2014
View Article titled, Actuator Disk Theory—Steady and Unsteady Models
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Topics: Actuators, Disks, Flow (Dynamics), Rotors, Vortices, Blades, Wakes, Unsteady flow
Journal Articles

Guidelines for Volume Force Distributions Within Actuator Line Modeling of Wind Turbines on Large-Eddy Simulation-Type Grids

Pankaj K. Jha, Matthew J. Churchfield, Patrick J. Moriarty, Sven Schmitz
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2014, 136(3): 031003.
Paper No: SOL-13-1123
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026252
Published Online: January 10, 2014
View Article titled, Guidelines for Volume Force Distributions Within Actuator Line Modeling of Wind Turbines on Large-Eddy Simulation-Type Grids
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Topics: Actuators, Blades, Rotors, Simulation, Stress, Turbines, Wind turbines, Modeling, Wind, Chords (Trusses)
Journal Articles

Implementation of a Mixing Length Turbulence Formulation Into the Dynamic Wake Meandering Model

Rolf-Erik Keck, Dick Veldkamp, Helge Aagaard Madsen, Gunner Larsen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2012, 134(2): 021012.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006038
Published Online: March 19, 2012
View Article titled, Implementation of a Mixing Length Turbulence Formulation Into the Dynamic Wake Meandering Model
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Topics: Actuators, Eddies (Fluid dynamics), Rotors, Turbulence, Viscosity, Wakes, Flow (Dynamics), Shear (Mechanics), Simulation
Journal Articles

Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Sun-Tracking System on a Mobile Structure

Hossein Mousazadeh, Alireza Keyhani, Arzhang Javadi, Hossein Mobli, Karen Abrinia, Ahmad Sharifi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2011, 133(1): 011003.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4003296
Published Online: January 24, 2011
View Article titled, Design, Construction and Evaluation of a Sun-Tracking System on a Mobile Structure
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Topics: Actuators, Construction, Design, Motors, Photovoltaic power systems, Sensors, Solar energy, Agricultural machinery, Insulation
Journal Articles

Calibration and Validation of the Dynamic Wake Meandering Model for Implementation in an Aeroelastic Code

H. Aa. Madsen, G. C. Larsen, T. J. Larsen, N. Troldborg, R. Mikkelsen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2010, 132(4): 041014.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002555
Published Online: October 14, 2010
View Article titled, Calibration and Validation of the Dynamic Wake Meandering Model for Implementation in an Aeroelastic Code
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Topics: Calibration, Turbulence, Wakes, Turbines, Computation, Actuators, Wake turbulence
Journal Articles

Convergence Failure and Stall Hysteresis in Actuator-Disk Momentum Models Applied to Vertical Axis Wind Turbines

S. C. McIntosh, H. Babinsky, T. Bertényi
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 2009, 131(3): 034502.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3142826
Published Online: July 15, 2009
View Article titled, Convergence Failure and Stall Hysteresis in Actuator-Disk Momentum Models Applied to Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
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Topics: Actuators, Blades, Disks, Failure, Flow (Dynamics), Iterative methods, Momentum, Vertical axis wind turbines
Journal Articles

The Actuator Surface Model: A New Navier–Stokes Based Model for Rotor Computations

Wen Zhong Shen, Jian Hui Zhang, Jens Nørkær Sørensen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2009, 131(1): 011002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3027502
Published Online: January 6, 2009
View Article titled, The Actuator Surface Model: A New Navier–Stokes Based Model for Rotor Computations
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Topics: Actuators, Airfoils, Flow (Dynamics), Computation, Vertical axis wind turbines, Reynolds number, Simulation
Journal Articles

Potential Load Reduction Using Airfoils with Variable Trailing Edge Geometry

Thomas Buhl, Mac Gaunaa, Christian Bak
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2005, 127(4): 503–516.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2037094
Published Online: June 23, 2005
View Article titled, Potential Load Reduction Using Airfoils with Variable Trailing Edge Geometry
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Topics: Airfoils, Control algorithms, Deflection, Geometry, Stress, Turbulence, Wind, Wind turbines, Flow (Dynamics), Actuators
Journal Articles

Tip Loss Correction for Actuator/Navier–Stokes Computations

Wen Zhong Shen, Jens Nørkær Sørensen, Robert Mikkelsen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2005, 127(2): 209–213.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1850488
Published Online: April 25, 2005
View Article titled, Tip Loss Correction for Actuator/Navier–Stokes Computations
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Topics: Actuators, Blades, Boundary element methods, Computation, Rotors, Airfoils, Flow (Dynamics), Disks, Momentum
Journal Articles

Wind Turbine Performance Predictions Using a Differential Actuator-Lifting Disk Model

Christophe Leclerc, Christian Masson
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Article
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 2005, 127(2): 200–208.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1889466
Published Online: April 25, 2005
View Article titled, Wind Turbine Performance Predictions Using a Differential Actuator-Lifting Disk Model
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Topics: Actuators, Blades, Disks, Flow (Dynamics), Rotors, Wind turbines
Journal Articles

Investigation of a Solar-Thermal Bio-mimetic Metal Hydride Actuator

George M. Lloyd, Kwang J. Kim, A. Razani, Mohsen Shahinpoor
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. February 2003, 125(1): 95–100.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1531147
Published Online: January 27, 2003
View Article titled, Investigation of a Solar-Thermal Bio-mimetic Metal Hydride Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Biomimetics, Metals, Solar energy, Flow (Dynamics), Heat, Mass transfer, Hydrogen
Journal Articles

A Viscous Three-Dimensional Differential/Actuator-Disk Method for the Aerodynamic Analysis of Wind Farms

Idriss Ammara, Christophe Leclerc, Christian Masson
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2002, 124(4): 345–356.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1510870
Published Online: November 8, 2002
View Article titled, A Viscous Three-Dimensional Differential/Actuator-Disk Method for the Aerodynamic Analysis of Wind Farms
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Rotors, Turbines, Wakes, Wind farms, Wind turbines, Actuators, Disks, Boundary layers, Navier-Stokes equations
Journal Articles

Scale and Lag Effects on Control of Aerodynamic Power and Loads on a HAWT Rotor

P. J. Moriarty, A. J. Eggers,, Jr., K. Chaney, W. E. Holley
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2001, 123(4): 339–345.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1408305
Published Online: June 1, 2001
View Article titled, Scale and Lag Effects on Control of Aerodynamic Power and Loads on a HAWT Rotor
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Topics: Actuators, Blades, Control systems, Fatigue, Fatigue life, Rotors, Stress, Wind, Wind turbines, Wind velocity
Journal Articles

Influence of the Meteorology Mast on a Cup Anemometer

M. O. L. Hansen, B. M. Pedersen
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. May 1999, 121(2): 128–131.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2888150
Published Online: May 1, 1999
View Article titled, Influence of the Meteorology Mast on a Cup Anemometer
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Topics: Meteorology, Actuators, Disks, Wind velocity
Journal Articles

A Two-Dimensional Methodology to Predict Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Performance

B. Fortunato, A. Dadone, V. Trifoni
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Sol. Energy Eng. August 1995, 117(3): 187–193.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2847779
Published Online: August 1, 1995
View Article titled, A Two-Dimensional Methodology to Predict Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Performance
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Topics: Vertical axis wind turbines, Flow (Dynamics), Wind turbines, Actuators, Computation, Cylinders