2 papers
physics.flu-dyn2025
Wake dynamics of finite-aspect-ratio rotating circular cylinders at low Reynolds number
Kai Zhang, Yong Cao, Hanfeng Wang +3
We perform direct numerical simulations of flows over finite-aspect-ratio rotating circular cylinders at a Reynolds number of 150 over a range of aspect ratios () and rota…
physics.flu-dyn2024
Effects of Thom disk on alleviating ground effects of a wall-mounted rotating cylinder
Bao-Yuan Zhao, Kai Zhang, Dai Zhou +2
This study investigates the effects of Thom disks on alleviating ground effects by wall-mounted rotating cylinders, also known as Flettner rotors, which utilize wind energy for shi…