CFD analysis of the flow between dual-layer orthogonal-offset plate arrays

R. A. Edgar, S. Cochard, Z. H. Stachurski

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    Abstract

    Dual-layer orthogonal-offset plate (DLOOP) arrays are newly investigated arrangements of flat plates shown by numerical simulation to have lower drag, over a range of layer distances, than contiguous plates of equivalent frontal area at high angles of attack. The DLOOP arrangement takes the contiguous area of a virtual plate, divides it into smaller sub-sections and relocates each alternate sub-section to the alternate layer so that none remain side-by-side. For example, a square chessboard DLOOP assembly has an upper-layer of thirty-two black plates overlapping a layer of thirty-two white plates. The chessboard's orthogonal offset, between plates of overlapping layers, results in zero overlap between individual plates which is a significant feature for solar tracking power systems to combine more photovoltaic panels in a way that can resist higher wind specifications.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, AFMC 2012
    EditorsP.A. Brandner, B.W. Pearce
    PublisherAustralasian Fluid Mechanics Society
    ISBN (Electronic)9780646583730
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, AFMC 2012 - Launceston, Australia
    Duration: 3 Dec 20127 Dec 2012

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the 18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, AFMC 2012

    Conference

    Conference18th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, AFMC 2012
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityLaunceston
    Period3/12/127/12/12

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