Influence of aortic aneurysm on the local distribution of NO and O₂ using image-based computational fluid dynamics

There is a pressing need to establish novel biomarkers to predict the progression of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) dilatation. Aside from hemodynamics, the roles of oxygen (O₂) and nitric oxide (NO) in TAA pathogenesis are potentially significant. As such, it is imperative to comprehend the relationship between aneurysm presence...

Design of an H2-O2 fired Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-Gas Turbine Test Set Up

The issue of climate change has fostered the innovation of new technology in an attempt to curb the rising emissions, with the energy sector being one of the biggest contributors of carbon emissions. Renewable Energy has shown promise in reducing the emissions by up to 32 %. However the problem of intermittency of<br/>renewable energy sources is...

Development of a reversible solidoxide cell test station

In a effort to curb climate change, more and more countries are adding solar and wind farms to their electrical grid. These solar and wind farms produce electrical energy based on environmental conditions, for example solar irradiation intensity or wind speed. As such these farms create fluctuations in the electrical grid and create a mismatch...

Analysis and Simulation of an Anode Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Single Channel for Operation with Biosyngas and Methane

A three-dimensional thermo-fluid model coupled with electrochemical reaction for an anode-supported planar SOFC has been developed to investigate the internal processes and temperature distribution within a single cell unit for the design proposed by the Energy research Center of the Netherlands (ECN) in cooperation with TU Delft. The SOFC...