Research project ideas - UNH-CORE/unh-core.github.io GitHub Wiki
Measuring the true angle of attack of a cross-flow turbine blade
Would help modelers determine where to look upstream for assessing incoming velocity.
Use PIV or mount a velocity/pressure probe to a blade.
Comparing the near-wakes of cross-flow and axial-flow turbines
Obtain or build an axial-flow turbine with similar frontal area to the RVAT or RM2.
Do some measurements in the tow tank.
Do some CFD.
Investigating free surface disturbances caused by vertical-axis turbines
Measure free surface behind turbine being towed in tow tank.
Use a wave staff.
Use a video camera and image processing--maybe track a towed array of floats.
Compare with simulations performed with interFoam using the turbinesFoam actuator line model.
Control parameters for cross-flow turbines
In tow tank, observe how various parameters adjusted inside the AKD drive change performance, e.g., the slider tuning seemed to decrease performance of the RVAT as the drive was "stiffened."
Develop a generator model for turbinesFoam, which integrates with the CFT actuator line model to modulate shaft angular velocity.