Computational Fluid Dynamics in Renewable Energy Technologies

<p>This book is focused on combining the concepts of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and renewable energy technologies. Besides introducing the fundamentals the core of this book contains a series of practical examples providing useful information about the methods and smart solutions for CFD modeling of selected Renewable Energy Sources (RES) - based technologies. Each chapter includes a theoretical introduction to the discussed topic descriptions of factors determining efficiency and other important parameters followed by practical information concerning the CFD modeling methodology. A summary of the relevant recommendations and exemplary results with comments is also included.</p><p>Features:</p><ul> <li>provides practical examples on the application of numerical methods in the analysis of renewable energy processes</li> <li>includes an introduction to CFD for practitioners</li> <li>explores selected aspects of the methodology used in CFD simulations of renewable energy technologies</li> <li>discusses tips and hints for efficient use of CFD codes functionalities</li> <li>contains additional exercise devoted to the geothermal systems</li> </ul><p>This book is aimed at professionals and graduate students in energy engineering renewable energy CFD energy systems fluid mechanics and applied mathematics.</p>