Computational fluid dynamics applied to mining engineering: a review

G Xu, KD Luxbacher, S Ragab, J Xu… - International Journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
This paper provides a review of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications in mining
engineering, with particular focus on mine ventilation-related flow problems. The basic …

Investigation of aerodynamic performance characteristics of a wind-turbine-blade profile using the finite-volume method

O Erkan, M Özkan, TH Karakoç, SJ Garrett… - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Two-dimensional incompressible flow around a NACA 63–415 airfoil, which is encountered
in engineering applications as a typical wind-turbine-blade profile, is investigated …

Experimental and numerical simulation investigations of an axial flow fan performance in high-altitude environments

X Liu, J Liu, D Wang, L Zhao - Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
To study the operating performance of fans at high altitudes, a pressure-variable ventilation
device able to vary the gas phase environment of fans and pipeline was designed. The fan …

Evaluating complex mine ventilation operational changes through simulations

AJH Nel, JC Vosloo, MJ Mathews - Journal of Energy in Southern …, 2018 - scielo.org.za
Increasing the profitability of the mining industry is contingent on its ability to improve
operational efficiency. Mine ventilation networks typically represent 25-50% of a mine's …

[PDF][PDF] A comparative CFD analysis of NACA0012 and NACA4412 airfoils

M Yılmaz, H Köten, E Çetinkaya… - Journal of Energy Systems, 2018 - dergipark.org.tr
Wind energy has been seen as one of the most suitable sources of renewable energy. Wind
energy is low cost when compared the other sources. Therefore, wind energy can gain an …

Enhancing ventilation fan performance in underground coal mines: a hybrid approach

P Bhukya, KN Bhukya - Electrical Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Ventilation is critical in underground coal mining (UCM) for safety and productivity.
Challenges include mitigating hazardous gases, preventing coal dust accumulation, and …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical investigation of the aeroelastic behavior of a wind turbine with iced blades

S Gantasala, N Tabatabaei, M Cervantes, JO Aidanpää - Energies, 2019 - mdpi.com
Wind turbines installed in cold-climate regions are prone to the risks of ice accumulation
which affects their aeroelastic behavior. The studies carried out on this topic so far …

Energy-efficient mine ventilation practices

N Demirel - Energy Efficiency in the Minerals Industry: Best …, 2018 - Springer
Energy efficiency in mine ventilation, which is responsible for a substantial amount of total
energy consumption, is of paramount concern in underground mining. Achieving energy …

The effect of the entrance hub geometry on the efficiency in an axial flow fan

JH Jung, WG Joo - International Journal of Refrigeration, 2019 - Elsevier
The improvement in efficiency of axial flow fans is major concern in turbomachinery
industries including outdoor units of air conditioners. The end wall region is responsible for …

Materials selection and design options analysis for a centrifugal fan impeller in a horizontal conveyor dryer

A Zinchenko, K Baiul, P Krot, A Khudyakov… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Comparative strength analysis of two popular options of the radial centrifugal fan impeller
design used in horizontal conveyor dryer for fine-grained raw materials is presented. Three …