In this energy studies/aerodynamics/aerospace blog post, we discuss vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs), an underrated renewable energy solution that has recently drawn the interest of the research community.
In this blog post, we discuss two simple heat transfer-based models for determination of the freezing time of foods. Two solved example problems are included.
In this aerospace engineering blog post, we discuss elliptic circulation distributions and induced velocity (downwash). Two solved examples are included.
In this fluid mechanics/transport phenomena/surface chemistry blog post, we discuss basic aspects of electroosmotic flow. Topics covered include electric double layer, Poisson-Boltzmann equation, and non-Newtonian EO flow.
In this aerodynamics/fluid mechanics blog post, we discuss two prominent mechanisms of shock wave-turbulent boundary layer interaction phenomena.
In this fluid mechanics/transport phenomena blog post, we discuss laminar, steady flow in conduits of noncircular cross-section. Two example problems are included.
In this heat transfer/mechanical engineering blog post, we study simple mechanistic models for evaporation and combustion of liquid droplets.
In this aerodynamics/gas dynamics blog post, we discuss Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves. Three example problems are included to demonstrate how expansion fan and oblique shock calculations can be combined in the same situation.
In this blog post, we discuss Murray’s law, a seminal result in biofluid mechanics, and how it can be used to investigate the geometry of arterial bifurcations.
In this blog post, we study three equations used by mineral processing engineers to model comminution/size reduction. Emphasis is placed on the Bond model. Two solved examples are included.
