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antonio_ing December 2, 2008 15:47

Hi everybody i'm trying to
 
Hi everybody

i'm trying to simulate a Darrieus 2D vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT). Since the blades are rotating i thought to use a rotating reference frame. In this case, my idea was just to add an extra term in the NS equation to balance the centrifugal forces and change the BC at infinity in space and time to take into account the change in wind's direction. Do you have suggestions? maybe better ideas?

thanks in advance

dmoroian December 3, 2008 10:33

Hello Antonio, Have a look at
 
Hello Antonio,
Have a look at MRFSimpleFoam.

I hope it will be helpful,
Dragos

waynezw0618 December 5, 2008 00:23

Hi Dragos : why not simpleS
 
Hi Dragos :

why not simpleSRFFoam?

wayne


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