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# RANS Simulation RRF of Single Lab-Scaled DOE RM1 MHK Turbine

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Attached are the .cas and .dat files for the Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulation of a single lab-scaled DOE RM1 turbine implemented in ANSYS FLUENT CFD-package.

The lab-scaled DOE RM1 is a re-design geometry, based of the full scale DOE RM1 design, producing same power output as the full scale model, while operating at matched Tip Speed Ratio values at reachable laboratory Reynolds number (see attached paper).

In this case study taking advantage of the symmetry of lab-scaled DOE RM1 geometry, only half of the geometry is models using (Single) Rotating Reference Frame model [RRF]. In this model RANS equations, coupled with k-\omega turbulence closure model, are solved in the rotating reference frame. The actual geometry of the turbine blade is included and the turbulent boundary layer along the blade span is simulated using wall-function approach. The rotation of the blade is modeled by applying periodic boundary condition to sets of plane of symmetry.

This case study simulates the performance and flow field in the near and far wake of the device at the desired operating conditions. The results of these simulations were validated against in-house experimental data. Please see the attached paper.

#### Citation Formats

University of Washington. (2014). RANS Simulation RRF of Single Lab-Scaled DOE RM1 MHK Turbine [data set]. Retrieved from https://dx.doi.org/10.15473/1420429.
Javaherchi, Teymour, Stelzenmuller, Nick, Aliseda, Alberto, and Seydel, Joseph. RANS Simulation RRF of Single Lab-Scaled DOE RM1 MHK Turbine. United States: N.p., 15 Apr, 2014. Web. doi: 10.15473/1420429.
Javaherchi, Teymour, Stelzenmuller, Nick, Aliseda, Alberto, & Seydel, Joseph. RANS Simulation RRF of Single Lab-Scaled DOE RM1 MHK Turbine. United States. https://dx.doi.org/10.15473/1420429
Javaherchi, Teymour, Stelzenmuller, Nick, Aliseda, Alberto, and Seydel, Joseph. 2014. "RANS Simulation RRF of Single Lab-Scaled DOE RM1 MHK Turbine". United States. https://dx.doi.org/10.15473/1420429. https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/113.
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https://dx.doi.org/10.15473/1420429

#### Details

Data from Apr 15, 2014

Last updated Jul 30, 2020

Submitted Jun 9, 2016

#### Organization

University of Washington

#### Contact

Teymour Javaherchi

206.543.4910

#### Authors

Teymour Javaherchi

University of Washington NNMREC

Nick Stelzenmuller

University of Washington NNMREC

Alberto Aliseda

University of Washington NNMREC

Joseph Seydel

Boeing Co.

#### Original Source

https://mhkdr.openei.org/submissions/113

#### DOE Project Details

Project Name Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center

Project Lead Jim Ahlgrimm

Project Number GO18179