Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(10), P. 2501 - 2501
Published: May 13, 2025
The
enhancement
of
the
thermal
and
thermo-hydraulic
performance
a
semi-circular
solar
air
collector
(SCSAC)
is
numerically
investigated
using
porous
obstacles
made
metal
foam
with
without
longitudinal
Y-shaped
fins.
Two
10
40
PPI
material
samples
are
examined.
Three-dimensional
models
built
to
simulate
SCSAC:
model
(I)
clear
passage;
(II)
only
obstacles,
(III)
as
well
Y-fins.
COMSOL
Multiphysics
software
version
6.2
based
on
finite
element
methodology
employed.
A
conjugate
heat
transfer
(k-ε)
turbulence
selected
both
fluid
flow
across
entire
computational
domain.
However,
local
non-equilibrium
(LTNE)
applied
in
regions.
findings
demonstrated
that
adding
novel
proposed
configuration
particularity
may
enhance
efficiency
by
about
30%,
outlet
temperature
rise
7%
compared
other
models.
Also,
evaluation
factor
this
greater
than
one
all
cases.
Additionally,
accomplished
occupying
5%
passage
volume,
thereby
including
an
associated
pressure
drop
minimal
magnitude.
Lubricants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 117 - 117
Published: March 10, 2025
With
the
rapid
development
of
new
energy
vehicle
market,
demand
for
efficient,
low-noise,
low-energy
consumption,
high-strength,
and
durable
gear
transmission
systems
is
continuously
increasing.
Therefore,
it
has
become
imperative
to
conduct
in-depth
research
into
fluid
heat
transfer
lubrication
dynamics
within
gearboxes.
In
systems,
interaction
between
fluids
solids
leads
complex
nonlinear
characteristics
gears
lubricants,
making
resolution
gearbox
thermodynamic
models
highly
challenging.
This
paper
proposes
a
model
based
on
LBM-LES
coupling
study
dynamic
laws
process.
The
results
indicate
that
intense
shear
effects
caused
by
high
speeds
generate
vortices,
which
are
particularly
pronounced
larger
gears.
mixing
effect
in
these
vortex
regions
better,
achieving
more
uniform
dissipation
effect.
Furthermore,
flow
lubricant
closely
related
speed
temperature.
Under
high-temperature
conditions
(such
as
100
°C),
diffusion
range
increases,
forming
wider
oil
film,
but
its
viscosity
significantly
decreases,
leading
greater
stirring
losses.
By
optimizing
selection
lubricants
parameters,
efficiency
reliability
system
can
be
further
improved,
extending
service
life.
provides
comprehensive
analytical
framework
multi-stage
clarifying
mechanisms
offering
insights
theoretical
foundations
future
engineering
applications
this
field.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(7), P. 1638 - 1638
Published: March 25, 2025
The
startup
dynamics
of
wind
turbines
have
a
direct
impact
on
their
cut-in
speed
and
thus
capacity
factor,
considering
highly
transient
winds
in
urban
environments.
Due
to
the
complex
nature
dynamics,
published
research
it
is
severely
lacking.
Unless
turbine
are
known,
difficult
evaluate
its
factor
levelized
cost
energy
(LCoE)
for
commercial
viability.
In
this
study,
Savonius
vertical-axis
(VAWT)
has
been
considered
evaluated
using
numerical
techniques.
Moreover,
effects
inertia,
arising
from
bearing
frictional
losses,
generator
load,
etc.,
studied.
Advanced
computational
fluid
(CFD)-based
solvers
utilized
purpose.
flow-induced
rotation
blades
modeled
six
degree
freedom
(6DoF)
approach.
Turbine
inertia
mass
moment
rotor
systematically
increased
mimic
additional
losses
due
bearings
generator.
results
indicate
that
significant
VAWT.
It
was
observed
as
increased,
took
longer
reach
steady
or
peak
operational
speed.
Increasing
by
10%,
20%
30%
time
taken
rotational
13.3%,
16.7%
23.2%,
respectively.
An
interesting
observation
obtained
an
increase
does
not
change
For
considered,
remained
122
rpm,
tip
ratio
(TSR)
0.6
while
increasing
inertia.
Lubricants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 143 - 143
Published: March 25, 2025
The
gear
transmission
system
occupies
a
core
position
in
mechanical
equipment
due
to
its
numerous
advantages
such
as
high
efficiency,
reliability,
and
long
durability,
making
it
an
indispensable
key
component.
Investigating
the
distribution
mechanism
of
two-phase
flow
field
systems
optimization
design
strategies
is
crucial
for
enhancing
efficiency
reliability
gearboxes.
This
paper
couples
Lattice
Boltzmann
Method
(LBM)
with
Large
Eddy
Simulation
(LES)
construct
dynamic
modeling
solution
method
suitable
lubrication
high-speed
gears
baffles.
objective
explore
characteristics
Based
on
LBM–LES
coupled
model,
this
sets
up
model
field.
By
conducting
detailed
analysis
evolution
process
gearbox
presence
baffles,
study
reveals
changing
patterns
dynamics
under
different
velocities
configurations
mixing
components.
research
findings
indicate
that
when
radial
speed
reaches
8
m/s,
stable
oil
film
can
be
formed
surface,
which
ensuring
smooth
operation
reducing
wear.
Additionally,
has
been
confirmed
larger
baffle
diameters
hole
effectively
increase
enthalpy
fluid,
thereby
optimizing
energy
transfer
thermal
performance.
However,
noted
diameter
not
always
better;
exceeds
certain
limit,
performance
improvement
effect
gradually
diminishes,
indicating
existence
optimal
value.
baffle,
dissipation
fluid
within
controlled,
improving
management
These
provide
valuable
references
high-tech
fields
aviation
aerospace.
They
help
relevant
technicians
gain
deeper
understanding
complex
mechanisms
involved
process,
allowing
more
efficient
reliable
systems,
entire
system,
promoting
progress
development
related
technological
fields.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 416 - 416
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
This
study
addresses
the
challenge
of
uneven
surface
quality
on
concave
and
convex
regions
during
precision
machining
titanium
alloy
thin-walled
complex
curved
components.
An
electrostatic
field-controlled
liquid
metal-abrasive
flow
polishing
method
is
proposed,
which
examined
through
both
numerical
simulations
experimental
investigations.
Initially,
a
material
removal
model
for
under
field
control
developed,
with
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFD)
discrete
phase
models
employed
simulations.
Subsequently,
motion
characteristics
metal
droplets
varying
amplitudes
alternating
electric
fields
are
experimentally
observed
within
processing
channel.
serves
to
validate
effectiveness
proposed
in
enhancing
uniformity
across
Our
results
demonstrate
that
by
controlling
distribution
strengths,
roughness
differences
between
surfaces
workpiece
reduced
degrees.
Specifically,
group
subjected
24
V
field,
difference
minimized
58
nm,
representing
44%
reduction
compared
conventional
abrasive
polishing.
These
findings
indicate
significantly
enhances
areas
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 1145 - 1145
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
hydrothermal
liquefaction
(HTL)
aqueous
phase
(AP)
of
Shorea
sawdust
in
a
semi-flow
batch
reactor,
focusing
on
reaction
network
and
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFD)
simulation.
High-performance
liquid
chromatography
(HPLC)
was
used
to
detect
lignocellulosic
decomposition
compounds,
revealing
presence
glucose,
galactose,
xylose,
furfural,
ethanol,
other
undefined
compounds
due
decomposition.
Reaction
ordinate
(R0)
indicates
that
progresses
steadily
as
time
increases,
higher
temperature
leads
greater
ordinate,
agreeing
with
Arrhenius’
assumption
gained
energy
enables
molecules
overcome
activation
barrier.
However,
saccharide
C6
C5
yield
at
220
°C
fluctuates
suggesting
secondary
reactions.
A
kinetic
model
built
based
network,
which
developed
HPLC
results.
Arrhenius
parameters
revealed
is
influenced
by
time,
whereas
ethanol
production
are
dependent.
In
contrast,
glucose
formation
both
temperature.
The
prediction
yields
confirmed
optimal
for
production,
balancing
slow
reactions
rapid
degradation.
CFD
simulations
show
uniform
pressure
distribution
inside
chamber
high
localised
input
(1570
Pa).
addition,
feedstock
particles
tend
distribute
along
wall
because
laminar
flow,
consistent
observation
experiment.
findings
highlight
intricate
relationship
between
conditions
composition
HTL
product,
contributing
more
comprehensive
understanding
process.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 1287 - 1287
Published: March 6, 2025
Power
generation
is
an
important
part
of
air
vehicle
energy
management
when
developing
long-endurance
and
reusable
hypersonic
aircraft.
In
order
to
utilize
turbine
power
system
on
board,
fuel-based
rotating
cooling
has
been
researched
cool
the
turbine’s
rotor
blades.
For
fuel-cooling
turbines,
each
blade
corresponds
a
separate
channel.
All
channels
cross
together
form
distributary
cavity
confluence
in
center
disk.
determine
flow
characteristics
cavities,
computational
fluid
dynamics
(CFD)
simulations
using
shear–stress–transport
turbulence
model
were
carried
out
under
conditions
different
speeds
mass
rates.
The
results
showed
great
differences
between
non-rotating
cavities.
cavities
rotational
velocity,
with
obvious
layering
distribution
regularity.
Moreover,
high-speed
surface
formed
original
structure,
due
combined
functions
centrifugal
force,
inertia,
Coriolis
force.
Great
pressure
loss
occurs
passes
through
surface.
This
increases
increase
speed
rate.
Finally,
four
structures
compared,
optimal
structure
separated
outlet
channel
was
identified
as
best
eliminate
this
loss.