Study of aerodynamic forces on a rotating wind driven ventilator

D. M.H. Rashid; N. A. Ahmed

doi:10.1260/030952403321833770

Study of aerodynamic forces on a rotating wind driven ventilator

D. M.H. Rashid, N. A. Ahmed

University of New South Wales

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Abstract

A wind driven ventilator is a simple, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly device that can improve comfort and the working environment. Unfortunately very little is known about the complex flow field associated with the operation of this device. A wind tunnel investigation of the flow associated with a rotating wind ventilator was, therefore, carried out at the aerodynamic laboratory of the University of New South Wales within the Reynolds number range of 1.1 × 10⁵ to 5.5 × 10⁵. An attempt was also made to study some of the important features associated with operation of a rotating wind ventilator using a simple model of a stationary and a spinning cylinder. The results were encouraging and several flow features were identified for future improvement in the performance of a wind ventilator.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	63-72
Number of pages	10
Journal	Wind Engineering
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1260/030952403321833770
Publication status	Published - 2003
Externally published	Yes

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Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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