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Aerodynamics of a CRM joined-wing configuration at transonic speeds (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Hanman, P., Yao, Y., & Bouferrouk, A. (2023, March). Aerodynamics of a CRM joined-wing configuration at transonic speeds. Paper presented at 57th 3AF International Conference on Applied Aerodynamics, Bordeaux, France

The presented work aims to showcase a joined-wing (JW) concept with key design parameters based on the NASA Common Research Model (CRM) configuration, to highlight its potential application for an efficient commercial transport or cargo aircraft flyi... Read More about Aerodynamics of a CRM joined-wing configuration at transonic speeds.

Validation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary-layer interaction flows by high-fidelity numerical simulations (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Zheltovodov, A. A., Fang, J., & Yao, Y. (2022, August). Validation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary-layer interaction flows by high-fidelity numerical simulations. Paper presented at The 21st International Conference on the Methods of Aerophysical Research (ICMAR 2022), Russia and online

Shock-wave/turbulent-boundary-layer interactions (SWTBLI) are prevalent phenomena around high-speed vehicles. The resultant strong adverse pressure gradient will induce large flow separation, high wall heat flux, and strong pressure fluctuation, alon... Read More about Validation of shock-wave/turbulent boundary-layer interaction flows by high-fidelity numerical simulations.

Unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer (2022)
Journal Article
Yao, J., & Yao, Y. (2022). Unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer. Fluids, 7(6), Article 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids7060192

Improving indoor air quality and energy consumption is one of the high demands in the building sector. In this study, unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer have been studied for three configurations o... Read More about Unsteady flow oscillations in a 3-D ventilated model room with convective heat transfer.

Transient CFD modelling of air–water two-phase annular flow characteristics in a small horizontal circular pipe (2022)
Journal Article
Yao, J., & Yao, Y. (2022). Transient CFD modelling of air–water two-phase annular flow characteristics in a small horizontal circular pipe. Fluids, 7(6), Article 191. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids7060191

The liquid film formed around the inner walls of a small horizontal circular pipe often exhibits non-uniform distributions circumferentially, where the film is thinner at the top surface than the bottom one. Even with this known phenomenon, the probl... Read More about Transient CFD modelling of air–water two-phase annular flow characteristics in a small horizontal circular pipe.

Optimisation of straight plate upstream deflector for the performance enhancement of vertical axis wind turbine at low, medium and high regimes of tip speed ratios (2022)
Journal Article
Syawitri, T. P., Yao, Y., Yao, J., & Chandra, B. (2022). Optimisation of straight plate upstream deflector for the performance enhancement of vertical axis wind turbine at low, medium and high regimes of tip speed ratios. Wind Engineering, 46(5), 1487-1510. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309524x221084980

Location and geometry optimisations of Straight Plate Upstream Deflector (SPUD) for performance enhancement of a three-straightbladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) are carried out at three regimes of tip speed ratios (TSRs). Results analysis reve... Read More about Optimisation of straight plate upstream deflector for the performance enhancement of vertical axis wind turbine at low, medium and high regimes of tip speed ratios.

A review on the use of passive flow control devices as performance enhancement of lift-type vertical axis wind turbines (2022)
Journal Article
Syawitri, T. P., Yao, Y., Yao, J., & Chandra, B. (2022). A review on the use of passive flow control devices as performance enhancement of lift-type vertical axis wind turbines. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment, 11(4), e435. https://doi.org/10.1002/wene.435

This article provides a comprehensive review about passive flow control devices (PFCDs) implemented in lift-type vertical axis wind turbine (LVAWT), focusing on the underlying flow physics mechanisms and to what extents they can improve the LVAWT per... Read More about A review on the use of passive flow control devices as performance enhancement of lift-type vertical axis wind turbines.

Effects of an unsteady morphing wing with seamless side-edge transition on aerodynamic performance (2022)
Journal Article
Abdessemed, C., Bouferrouk, A., & Yao, Y. (2022). Effects of an unsteady morphing wing with seamless side-edge transition on aerodynamic performance. Energies, 15(3), Article 1093. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15031093

This paper presents an unsteady flow analysis of a 3D wing with a morphing trailing edge flap (TEF) and a seamless side-edge transition between the morphed and static parts of a wing by introducing an unsteady parametrization method. First, a 3D stea... Read More about Effects of an unsteady morphing wing with seamless side-edge transition on aerodynamic performance.

Deep learning based customer preferences analysis in industry 4.0 environment (2021)
Journal Article
Sun, Q., Feng, X., Zhao, S., Cao, H., Li, S., & Yao, Y. (2021). Deep learning based customer preferences analysis in industry 4.0 environment. Mobile Networks and Applications, 26, 2329–2340. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11036-021-01830-5

Customer preferences analysis and modelling using deep learning in edge computing environment are critical to enhance customer relationship management that focus on a dynamically changing market place. Existing forecasting methods work well with ofte... Read More about Deep learning based customer preferences analysis in industry 4.0 environment.

Geometry optimisation of vertical axis wind turbine with Gurney flap for performance enhancement at low, medium and high ranges of tip speed ratios (2021)
Journal Article
Syawitri, T. P., Yao, Y., Yao, J., & Chandra, B. (2022). Geometry optimisation of vertical axis wind turbine with Gurney flap for performance enhancement at low, medium and high ranges of tip speed ratios. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 49, Article 101779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.101779

Optimisation of Gurney flap (GF) geometries mounted on a three-straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) is evaluated with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution and Taguchi method, considering the blade rotating effect at three tip spee... Read More about Geometry optimisation of vertical axis wind turbine with Gurney flap for performance enhancement at low, medium and high ranges of tip speed ratios.

Optimal design of grid-connected rooftop PV systems: An overview and a new approach with application to educational buildings in arid climates (2021)
Journal Article
Mokhtara, C., Negrou, B., Settou, N., Bouferrouk, A., & Yao, Y. (2021). Optimal design of grid-connected rooftop PV systems: An overview and a new approach with application to educational buildings in arid climates. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 47, Article 101468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.101468

Recently, rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems are widely deployed due to their technical, economic and socio-environmental benefits. This paper presents a new design approach, which combines spatial analysis with techno-economic optimization for a robu... Read More about Optimal design of grid-connected rooftop PV systems: An overview and a new approach with application to educational buildings in arid climates.