Numerical simulation of a cavitating jet

An Investigation of the Non-Linear 3D Flow Effects Relevant for Leading Edge Inflatable Kites

The kite power group at TU Delft is currently researching the use of leading edge inflatable (LEI) kites for use in power generation. A thorough understanding of the aeroelastics of these kites is paramount to the development of system simulation models and optimum kite and system designs. The current lack of understanding is therefore seen as a...

Hydrodynamic Forces on Wind Assisted Ships using CFD

With the fluctuating fuel oil prices and increasing environmental awareness more and more attention is given to durable ways of shipping cargo around the world. Reducing fuel consumption by using wind as a source of auxiliary propulsion is one way to achieve that goals. Different projects utilising Wind Assisted Ship Propulsion (WASP) have been...

The influence of laminar-turbulent transition on the perfomance of a propeller

The influence of laminar-turbulent transition on a propeller blade’s performance has been investigated in this study, both numerically and experimentally. The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is performed using the TAU code developed by the German Aerospace Center, as well as an existing propeller lifting-line code. The laminar-turbulent...