We developed a new wind turbine system that consists of diffuser shroud with broad-ring brim at the exit periphery and inside it. The shrouded brimmed diffuser, which we called “wind lens turbine” (WLT), has demonstrated power augmentation by factor about 2–5 compared bare for given diameter speed. increase in output depends on shape length height. However, simple theory presented this paper ar...

The flow in centrifugal pumps is exceedingly complex, involving curvature, system rotation, separation, turbulence, and secondary flows. Moreover, the geometry is often asymmetric due to the volute shape. As a result, the relative motion between impeller and volute generates an unstableness which affects not only the overall pump performance, but is also responsible for pressure fluctuations, h...

the paper presents the results of an investigation on the acoustic performance of vertical profile parallel barriers with quadratic residue diffuser tops and faces. a 2d boundary element method (bem) was used to predict the barrier insertion loss. the results of rigid and with absorptive coverage were also calculated for comparisons. using qrd on the top surface and faces of all vertical profil...

The annular foam breaker is one which uses the vacuum and shear force generated by the Coanda effect to break foam. The pressure distribution directly affects its performance. So an investigation on the flow characteristics inside the annular foam breaker is important to optimize its structure. In this paper, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code, FLUENT, is employed to simulate the flow ...

The efficiency of a gas turbine largely depends on the aerodynamics and pressure recovery capacity diffuser. For reliable numerical simulation flow in diffuser, model must be validated basis experimental data structure. An study stage diffuser system was carried out. results this investigation are as follows: area applicability method for assessing determined; recommendations preparing transfer...

An investigation has been carried out to assess the effect of volute design on the performance of a centrifugal compressor. Three volutes, based on a turbocharger compressor volute, have been fabricated and tested. These volutes provided two that were larger than the original design, and one that was smaller. The alternative volute designs were fabricated from sheet steel and had a square cross...

PURPOSE Changes in retinal gene expression are one of the first steps in the signaling pathway underlying the visual control of eye growth. We tried to identify novel, yet unknown, genes, that alter their expression pattern following imposed defocus, wearing of diffusers, or during recovery from myopia. Sequences found earlier by differential display studies were applied to 5'-RACE and identifi...