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Thermo‐Hydrodynamic Processes of Microparticles in Fractures: A CFD–DEM Approach

open access: yesInternational Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics, Volume 50, Issue 10, Page 4230-4246, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Controlling fracture permeability plays a critical role in subsurface energy applications, particularly in geothermal energy production and enhanced carbon sequestration, where regulating fluid flow is essential. The use of microcapsules has become a promising solution to enhance fracture permeability by providing a controlled sealing ...
Hoai Thanh Nguyen, Pania Newell
wiley   +1 more source

Numerical Simulations of the Effect on Aerodynamic Performances of the Inter-propeller Distance in a Contra-rotating Propeller [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Applied Fluid Mechanics
We investigate the aerodynamics of low-Reynolds-number contrarotating propellers (CRPs) through numerical simulations. This field has gained increasing relevance owing to advancements in unmanned aerial vehicle technologies. The primary objective of this
H. Bentrad   +3 more
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Simplified Movement Model to Predict the Thickness Distribution of Products Made by Robomould®

open access: yesSPE Polymers, Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2026.
Simplified movement model uses robot movement and CAD geometry to compute powder‐mould contact time via counting the active nodes each timestep, predicting layer thickness distribution for Robomould and products. ABSTRACT Robotic rotational molding represents a major advancement over conventional techniques by integrating automation, electric heating ...
Jarne Vanherck   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

NUMERICAL STUDY OF THE BUBBLE FORMATION MECHANISM IN HORIZONTAL LIQUID-GAS FLOW IN A T-JUNCTION MINICHANNEL

open access: yesRekayasa Mesin
The purpose of this research was to study the mechanism of air bubble formation at the T-Junction Minichannel. Numerical simulations were carried out using the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method on OpenFOAM v2112 with the Pressure Implicit with Splitting of ...
Gilang Destya Widodo   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A benchmark study on the efficiency of unconstrained optimization algorithms in 2D-aerodynamic shape design

open access: yesCogent Engineering, 2017
Optimization algorithms are used in various engineering applications to identify optimal shapes. In this work, we benchmark several unconstrained optimization algorithms (Nelder–Mead, Quasi-Newton, steepest descent) under variation of gradient estimation
L. Vorspel   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

OpenFOAM advanced training. Turbulence modeling in general CFD and OpenFOAM - Theory and applications

open access: yes, 2022
These learning resources (slides and tutorials) are related to the following training session:OpenFOAM advanced training.Turbulence modeling in general CFD and OpenFOAM - Theory and applications.This training session was delivered in JAN2022 using OpenFOAM 9.The video lectures are available for a nominal fee.
openaire   +1 more source

Steady-state Capabilities for Hydroturbines with OpenFOAM

open access: yesInternational Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems, 2010
The availability of a high quality open source CFD simulation platform like OpenFOAM offers new R&D opportunities by providing direct access to models and solver implementation details. Efforts have been made by Hydro-Qubec to adapt OpenFOAM to hydroturbines for the development of steady-state capabilities.
M Page, M Beaudoin, A M Giroux
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Numerical research on multidirectional waves progresses on the coupling model based on the potential theory and OpenFOAM

open access: yesShui kexue jinzhan, 2016
The numerical wave tank based on the potential theory simulates the wave progression and wave-structure interaction quickly,but it is based on the assumption of non-viscous.
JI Xinran   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

AeroacousticEvaluation of a Simplified Weapon Bay under Transonic Conditions with Doors Oriented at Various Locations

open access: yesHavacılık ve Uzay Teknolojileri Dergisi
In this paper,a simplifiedtransonic weapon baywith a L/D=5 and Mach number 0.85 was considered using the large-eddy simulation(LES)with dynamic kinetic energy subgrid-scale (SGS)model.
Ali Can Fadil, Baha Zafer
doaj  

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