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A New Thermal Elasto-Hydrodynamic Lubrication Solver Implementation in OpenFOAM (2023)
Journal Article
Layton, J., Rothwell, B. C., Ambrose, S., Eastwick, C., Medina, H., & Rebelo, N. (2023). A New Thermal Elasto-Hydrodynamic Lubrication Solver Implementation in OpenFOAM. Lubricants, 11(7), Article 308. https://doi.org/10.3390/lubricants11070308

Designing effective thermal management systems within transmission systems requires simulations to consider the contributions from phenomena such as hydrodynamic lubrication regions. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) remains computationally expensiv... Read More about A New Thermal Elasto-Hydrodynamic Lubrication Solver Implementation in OpenFOAM.

COUPLED EULERIAN THIN FILM MODEL AND LAGRANGIAN DISCRETE PHASE MODEL TO PREDICT FILM THICKNESS INSIDE AN AERO-ENGINE BEARING CHAMBER (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Mouvanal, S., Singh, K., Jefferson-Loveday, R., Ambrose, S., Eastwick, C., Johnson, K., & Jacobs, A. (2022). COUPLED EULERIAN THIN FILM MODEL AND LAGRANGIAN DISCRETE PHASE MODEL TO PREDICT FILM THICKNESS INSIDE AN AERO-ENGINE BEARING CHAMBER. In Proceedings of Global Power and Propulsion Society. https://doi.org/10.33737/gpps22-tc-68

In aero-engine bearing chambers, two-phase shearing flows are difficult to predict as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) RANS models tend to overestimate interfacial turbulence levels, leading to inaccuracies in the modelling of the flow. Turbulence... Read More about COUPLED EULERIAN THIN FILM MODEL AND LAGRANGIAN DISCRETE PHASE MODEL TO PREDICT FILM THICKNESS INSIDE AN AERO-ENGINE BEARING CHAMBER.

Can simultaneous PIV in the gas and liquid phases provide insight into the transfer of momentum between the two phases? (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Kim, J. H., Hann, D. B., Eastwick, C. M., & Cherdantsev, A. V. (2022, July). Can simultaneous PIV in the gas and liquid phases provide insight into the transfer of momentum between the two phases?. Paper presented at 20th International Symposium on the Application of Laser and Imaging Techniques to Fluid Mechanics, Lisbon, Portugal

Understanding the interaction between a gas shearing over a liquid film and the liquid film is essential if we wish to use modeling to optimize systems to decrease environmental impact, increase efficiency and hence productivity. To this end, PIV is... Read More about Can simultaneous PIV in the gas and liquid phases provide insight into the transfer of momentum between the two phases?.

4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft (2021)
Journal Article
Golovanov, D., Gerada, D., Sala, G., Degano, M., Trentin, A., Connor, P. H., …Gerada, C. (2021). 4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 7(4), 2952-2964. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2021.3068928

This article describes the underpinning research, development, construction, and testing of a 4-MW multithree phase generator designed for a hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system demonstrator. The aim of the work is to demonstrate gravimetric po... Read More about 4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft.

Modeling of Partially Wetting Liquid Film Using an Enhanced Thin Film Model for Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber Applications (2021)
Journal Article
Singh, K., Sharabi, M., Jefferson-Loveday, R., Ambrose, S., Eastwick, C., Cao, J., & Jacobs, A. (2021). Modeling of Partially Wetting Liquid Film Using an Enhanced Thin Film Model for Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber Applications. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 143(4), Article 041001. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049663

In the case of aero-engine, thin lubricating film servers dual purpose of lubrication and cooling. Prediction of dry patches or lubricant starved region in bearing or bearing chambers are required for safe operation of these components. In this work,... Read More about Modeling of Partially Wetting Liquid Film Using an Enhanced Thin Film Model for Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber Applications.

Research and Realization of High-Power Medium-Voltage Active Rectifier Concepts for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Generation (2020)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Sala, G., Tarisciotti, L., Galassini, A., Degano, M., Connor, P. H., …Gerada, C. (2021). Research and Realization of High-Power Medium-Voltage Active Rectifier Concepts for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Generation. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(12), 11684-11695. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2020.3040692

In this article, we describe the research and development of a 3 kV active rectifier for a 4 MW aerospace generator drive system demonstrator. The converter is fed by a multiphase high-speed/high-frequency permanent magnet generator. The main aim of... Read More about Research and Realization of High-Power Medium-Voltage Active Rectifier Concepts for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Generation.

Thermal and Electromagnetic Stator Vent Design Optimisation for Synchronous Generators (2020)
Journal Article
Bersch, K., Nuzzo, S., Connor, P. H., Eastwick, C. N., Rolston, R., & Galea, M. (2021). Thermal and Electromagnetic Stator Vent Design Optimisation for Synchronous Generators. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 36(1), 207-217. https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2020.3004393

© 2020 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. All rights reserved. This paper deals with the stator cooling of an air-cooled, synchronous generator with a power rating of 400 kVA, which has been improved by adding two radial vents to... Read More about Thermal and Electromagnetic Stator Vent Design Optimisation for Synchronous Generators.

Prediction of Film Thickness of an Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber using Coupled VOF and Thin Film Model (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Singh, K., Sharabi, M., Ambrose, S., Eastwick, C., & Jefferson-Loveday, R. J. (2019). Prediction of Film Thickness of an Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber using Coupled VOF and Thin Film Model. In Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo 2019 Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition

In the present work, a coupled volume-of-fluid (VOF) model with Eulerian thin-film model (ETFM) approach is used to predict the film thickness in an aero-engine bearing chamber. Numerical studies are conducted for a wide range of shaft speeds with lu... Read More about Prediction of Film Thickness of an Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber using Coupled VOF and Thin Film Model.

Assessment of an Enhanced Thin Film Model to Capture Wetting and Drying Behavior in an Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Singh, K., Sharabi, M., Ambrose, S., Eastwick, C., Jefferson-Loveday, R., Cao, J., & Jacobs, A. (2019). Assessment of an Enhanced Thin Film Model to Capture Wetting and Drying Behavior in an Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber. In Proceedings of ASME Turbo Expo 2019 Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition

In the present work, a wetting and drying model is coupled with Eulerian Thin-Film model (ETFM) to analyze the wetting and drying behavior inside the bearing chamber. In the enhanced model, an additional source term is included to account for the con... Read More about Assessment of an Enhanced Thin Film Model to Capture Wetting and Drying Behavior in an Aero-Engine Bearing Chamber.

Numerical investigations of convective phenomena of oil impingement on end-windings (2019)
Journal Article
Connor, P. H., La Rocca, A., Xu, Z., Eastwick, C. N., Pickering, S. J., & Gerada, C. (2019). Numerical investigations of convective phenomena of oil impingement on end-windings. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 4022-4026. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8027

A novel experimental rig for analysing intensive liquid cooling of highly power-dense electrical machine components has been developed. Coupled fluid flow and heat transfer have been modelled, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to inform the d... Read More about Numerical investigations of convective phenomena of oil impingement on end-windings.

Fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of TEFC machine end regions using more realistic end-winding geometry (2019)
Journal Article
La Rocca, S., Pickering, S. J., Eastwick, C. N., Gerada, C., & Rönnberg, K. (2019). Fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of TEFC machine end regions using more realistic end-winding geometry. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 3831-3835. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8026

Here, a typical small low-voltage totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motor (output power ∼10 kW) has been studied using computational fluid dynamics. The complexity of the end-winding geometries, often consisting of several insulated copper strands b... Read More about Fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of TEFC machine end regions using more realistic end-winding geometry.

State of the Art of Electric Taxiing Systems (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Lukic, M., Hebala, A., Giangrande, P., Klumpner, C., Nuzzo, S., Chen, G., …Galea, M. (2018). State of the Art of Electric Taxiing Systems. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607786

The aviation industry represents an ever-expanding economy and the aircraft market forecast reveals an optimistic growth for the coming decades. New requirements and guidelines call for a more efficient, reliable, and environment friendly aircraft op... Read More about State of the Art of Electric Taxiing Systems.

An investigation into the use of CFD to model the co-firing of Jatropha curcas seed cake with coal (2018)
Journal Article
Madanayake, B. N., Gan, S., Eastwick, C., & Ng, H. K. (2018). An investigation into the use of CFD to model the co-firing of Jatropha curcas seed cake with coal. International Journal of Green Energy, 15(11), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2018.1525559

Jatropha curcas seed cake is a potential candidate for co-firing with coal. Combustion modelling using Ansys Fluent 14.0 was carried out to assess the combustion and co-firing characteristics of untorrefied and torrefied Jatropha curcas seed cake. Th... Read More about An investigation into the use of CFD to model the co-firing of Jatropha curcas seed cake with coal.

Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology (2018)
Journal Article
Bozhko, S., Yang, T., Le Peuvedic, J., Arumugam, P., Degano, M., La Rocca, A., …Wheeler, P. (2018). Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 4(4), 985-996. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2018.2863031

More-electric aircraft (MEA) has become a dominant trend for modern aircraft. On-board MEA, many functions, which are conventionally driven by pneumatic and hydraulic power, are replaced with electrical subsystems. Starting aircraft engines with an e... Read More about Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology.

Applicability of mechanical tests for biomass pellet characterisation for bioenergy applications (2018)
Journal Article
Williams, O., Taylor, S., Lester, E., Kingman, S., Giddings, D., & Eastwick, C. (2018). Applicability of mechanical tests for biomass pellet characterisation for bioenergy applications. Materials, 11(8), https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11081329

In this paper, the applicability of mechanical tests for biomass pellet characterisation was investigated. Pellet durability, quasi-static (low strain rate), and dynamic (high strain rate) mechanical tests were applied to mixed wood, eucalyptus, sunf... Read More about Applicability of mechanical tests for biomass pellet characterisation for bioenergy applications.

A CFD and experimental investigation into a non-intrusive method for measuring cooling air mass flow rate through a synchronous generator (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bersch, K., Connor, P. H., Eastwick, C. N., & Galea, M. (2018). A CFD and experimental investigation into a non-intrusive method for measuring cooling air mass flow rate through a synchronous generator.

This paper presents a detailed methodology for a non-intrusive measurement of cooling air mass flow rate that enables an overall machine evaluation. This approach enables the simultaneous measurement of air mass flow with shaft torque at differing op... Read More about A CFD and experimental investigation into a non-intrusive method for measuring cooling air mass flow rate through a synchronous generator.

Numerical investigations of convective phenomena of oil impingement on end-windings (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Connor, P., La Rocca, A., Xu, Z., Eastwick, C., Pickering, S., & Gerada, C. (2018). Numerical investigations of convective phenomena of oil impingement on end-windings.

A novel experimental rig for analysing intensive liquid cooling of highly power-dense electrical machine components has been developed. Coupled fluid flow and heat transfer has been modelled, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to inform the de... Read More about Numerical investigations of convective phenomena of oil impingement on end-windings.

Fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of TEFC machine end regions using more realistic end-winding geometry (2018)
Conference Proceeding
La Rocca, S., Pickering, S., Eastwick, C. N., Gerada, C., & Rönnberg, K. (2018). Fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of TEFC machine end regions using more realistic end-winding geometry.

In this paper a typical small low voltage TEFC motor (output power ~10 kW) has been studied using computational fluid dynamics. The complexity of the end winding geometries, often consisting of several insulated copper strands bound together, provide... Read More about Fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of TEFC machine end regions using more realistic end-winding geometry.

Studies on combustion behaviours of single biomass particles using a visualization method (2017)
Journal Article
Shan, L., Kong, M., Bennet, T. D., Sarroza, A. C., Eastwick, C., Sun, D., …Liu, H. (2018). Studies on combustion behaviours of single biomass particles using a visualization method. Biomass and Bioenergy, 109, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.12.008

Combustion behaviours of single particles (125–150 μm) of eucalyptus, pine and olive residue were investigated by means of a transparent visual drop-tube furnace, electrically heated to 1073 K, and a high-speed camera coupling with a long distance mi... Read More about Studies on combustion behaviours of single biomass particles using a visualization method.

Benefits of dry comminution of biomass pellets in a knife mill (2017)
Journal Article
Williams, O., Lester, E., Kingman, S., Giddings, D., Lormor, S., & Eastwick, C. (in press). Benefits of dry comminution of biomass pellets in a knife mill. Biosystems Engineering, 160, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2017.05.011

The potential benefits of dry comminution in a knife mill for a diverse range of biomass 6 pellets are explored. The impact of dry comminution on energy consumption, particle size and shape, 7 is examined as well as the link between milling and mecha... Read More about Benefits of dry comminution of biomass pellets in a knife mill.

Mechanical degradation of biomass wood pellets during long term stockpile storage (2017)
Journal Article
Graham, S., Eastwick, C., Snape, C., & Quick, W. (2017). Mechanical degradation of biomass wood pellets during long term stockpile storage. Fuel Processing Technology, 160, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.02.017

This paper quantifies and assesses the mechanical degradation of white wood and steam exploded wood pellets in indoor and outdoor stockpile storage over a twenty-one month period in the UK. The indoor stored steam exploded wood pellets on the surface... Read More about Mechanical degradation of biomass wood pellets during long term stockpile storage.

Overcoming the caking phenomenon in olive mill wastes (2017)
Journal Article
Williams, O., Eastwick, C., Kingman, S., Giddings, D., Lormor, S., & Lester, E. (2017). Overcoming the caking phenomenon in olive mill wastes. Industrial Crops and Products, 101, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.02.036

The use of olive mill wastes (orujillo) within coal fired power stations in the UK has led to unexpected difficulties with material caking within the fuel handling plant. This study replicated orujillo caking on a laboratory scale using a planetary b... Read More about Overcoming the caking phenomenon in olive mill wastes.

Combustion behavior profiling of single pulverized coal particles in a drop tube furnace through high-speed imaging and image analysis (2017)
Journal Article
Bai, X., Lu, G., Bennet, T. D., Sarroza, A. C., Eastwick, C., Liu, H., & Yan, Y. (in press). Combustion behavior profiling of single pulverized coal particles in a drop tube furnace through high-speed imaging and image analysis. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 85, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2017.03.018

Experimental investigations into the combustion behaviors of single pulverized coal particles are carried out based on high-speed imaging and image processing techniques. A high-speed video camera is employed to acquire the images of coal particles d... Read More about Combustion behavior profiling of single pulverized coal particles in a drop tube furnace through high-speed imaging and image analysis.

Characterising pulverised fuel ignition in a visual drop tube furnace by use of a high-speed imaging technique (2016)
Journal Article
Sarroza, A. C., Bennet, T. D., Eastwick, C., & Liu, H. (in press). Characterising pulverised fuel ignition in a visual drop tube furnace by use of a high-speed imaging technique. Fuel Processing Technology, 157, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2016.11.002

This study investigates the ignition characteristics of pulverised coal, biomass and co-firing by use of a visual drop tube furnace (VDTF) and a high speed imaging technique. Three coals (anthracite, a bituminous coal and a lignite), four biomasses (... Read More about Characterising pulverised fuel ignition in a visual drop tube furnace by use of a high-speed imaging technique.

Stator and rotor vent modelling in a MVA rated synchronous machine (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Connor, P. H., Eastwick, C., Pickering, S. J., Gerada, C., & Rolston, R. (2016). Stator and rotor vent modelling in a MVA rated synchronous machine. In 2016 XXII International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) (571-577). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICELMACH.2016.7732583

An investigation into the solution dependence of a conjugate heat transfer computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of a synchronous generator, with respect to meshing, has been carried out. Utilising CFD as a tool for investigating the airflow and t... Read More about Stator and rotor vent modelling in a MVA rated synchronous machine.

Thermal management of a high speed permanent magnet machine for an aeroengine (2016)
Conference Proceeding
La Rocca, A., Xu, Z., Arumugam, P., Pickering, S., Eastwick, C., Gerada, C., & Bozhko, S. (2016). Thermal management of a high speed permanent magnet machine for an aeroengine.

The paper describes the mechanical and thermal design of a high speed, high power density synchronous permanent magnet machine for an aero engine starter generator system with a power rating of 150 kW and maximum speed of 32,000 rpm. As both mechanic... Read More about Thermal management of a high speed permanent magnet machine for an aeroengine.

Influence of mill type on densified biomass comminution (2016)
Journal Article
Williams, O., Newbolt, G., Eastwick, C., Kingman, S. W., Giddings, D., Lormor, S., & Lester, E. (2016). Influence of mill type on densified biomass comminution. Applied Energy, 182, 219-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.08.111

The impact of different mill fracture mechanisms were examined for a wide range of densified biomass pellets to provide a comprehensive analysis of biomass milling behaviour for pulverised fuel combustion. The milling behaviour of 7 woody, herbaceous... Read More about Influence of mill type on densified biomass comminution.

Changes in the mechanical properties of biomass wood pellets during artificial degradation in a laboratory environment (2016)
Journal Article
Graham, S. L., Ogunfayo, I., Hall, M. R., Snape, C., Quick, W., Weatherstone, S., & Eastwick, C. (2016). Changes in the mechanical properties of biomass wood pellets during artificial degradation in a laboratory environment. Fuel Processing Technology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2016.03.020

In stockpiles exposed to high relative humidity (RH) and rainfall, woody biomass pellets lose structural integrity, often assumed to be due to the uptake of moisture from the environment. In this study three different types of biomass pellet were art... Read More about Changes in the mechanical properties of biomass wood pellets during artificial degradation in a laboratory environment.

Thermochemical and structural changes in Jatropha curcas seed cake during torrefaction for its use as coal co-firing feedstock (2016)
Journal Article
Madanayakea, B. N., Gan, S., Eastwick, C., & Ng, H. K. (2016). Thermochemical and structural changes in Jatropha curcas seed cake during torrefaction for its use as coal co-firing feedstock. Energy, 100, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.01.097

Jatropha curcas seed cake is a viable feedstock for co-firing with coal as it has the advantages of being renewable, carbon-neutral and sourced from a versatile plant. Torrefaction, a mild pyrolysis treatment by heating in a N2 atmosphere, was invest... Read More about Thermochemical and structural changes in Jatropha curcas seed cake during torrefaction for its use as coal co-firing feedstock.

Leaching as a pretreatment process to complement torrefaction in improving co-firing characteristics of Jatropha curcas seed cake (2015)
Journal Article
Madanayake, B. N., Gan, S., Eastwick, C., & Ng, H. K. (2016). Leaching as a pretreatment process to complement torrefaction in improving co-firing characteristics of Jatropha curcas seed cake. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 7(3), 559-569. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-015-9467-z

The presence of certain inorganic elements in biomass causes issues such as slagging, fouling and corrosion when co-firing with coal for power generation. In this work, the efficacy of leaching to remove these elements from Jatropha curcas seed cake... Read More about Leaching as a pretreatment process to complement torrefaction in improving co-firing characteristics of Jatropha curcas seed cake.

Impact of mill type on biomass mill behavior (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Williams, O., Eastwick, C., Lester, E., Giddings, D., & Lormor, S. (in press). Impact of mill type on biomass mill behavior.

With increasing use of biomass in pulverized fuel coal fired power stations, the impact of mill type on biomass size and shape is fundamental in optimizing mill and burner performance. The impact of mill type on the energy consumption, particle size... Read More about Impact of mill type on biomass mill behavior.

Investigation into the applicability of Bond Work Index (BWI) and Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) tests for several biomasses compared to Colombian La Loma coal (2015)
Journal Article
Williams, O., Eastwick, C., Kingman, S., Giddings, D., Lormor, S., & Lester, E. (2015). Investigation into the applicability of Bond Work Index (BWI) and Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) tests for several biomasses compared to Colombian La Loma coal. Fuel, 158, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2015.05.027

With increasing quantities of biomass being combusted in coal fired power stations, there is an urgent need to be able to predict the grindability of biomass in existing coal mills, but currently no standard biomass grindability test exists. In this... Read More about Investigation into the applicability of Bond Work Index (BWI) and Hardgrove Grindability Index (HGI) tests for several biomasses compared to Colombian La Loma coal.

Numerical study on a two-stage metal hydride hydrogen compression system (2015)
Journal Article
Gkanas, E. I., Grant, D. M., Stuart, A. D., Eastwick, C., Book, D., Nayebossadri, S., …Walker, G. S. (in press). Numerical study on a two-stage metal hydride hydrogen compression system. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 645(Supp1), Article S18-S22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2015.03.123

A multistage Metal Hydride Hydrogen Compression (MHHC) system uses a combination of hydride materials in order to increase the total compression ratio, whilst maximizing the hydrogenation rate from the supply pressure at each stage. By solving the co... Read More about Numerical study on a two-stage metal hydride hydrogen compression system.

The impact of moisture on the milling behavior of different biomasses (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Williams, O., Eastwick, C., Lester, E., Giddings, D., & Byrne, N. (2014). The impact of moisture on the milling behavior of different biomasses.

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of moisture content on the milling behaviour of four different biomasses commonly used in the power sector and characterise their milling behaviour in a laboratory scale planetary ball mill. As received... Read More about The impact of moisture on the milling behavior of different biomasses.

Optimisation of biomass milling for conveyance and combustion (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Williams, O., Eastwick, C., Lester, E., Giddings, D., & Byrne, N. (2013). Optimisation of biomass milling for conveyance and combustion.

Agricultural wastes are increasingly being used as biomass materials for co-firing in coal fired power stations. However issues in milling and conveyance of agricultural residues are limiting the use of these resources and a greater understanding of... Read More about Optimisation of biomass milling for conveyance and combustion.

Computational fluid dynamics modelling of an entire synchronous generator for improved thermal management (2013)
Journal Article
Connor, P. H., Pickering, S., Gerada, C., Eastwick, C., Micallef, C., & Tighe, C. (2013). Computational fluid dynamics modelling of an entire synchronous generator for improved thermal management. IET Electric Power Applications, 7(3), https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2012.0278

This study is the first in a series dedicated to investigating the airflow and thermal management of electrical machines. Owing to the temperature dependent resistive losses in the machine's windings, any improvement in cooling provides a direct redu... Read More about Computational fluid dynamics modelling of an entire synchronous generator for improved thermal management.

Noise levels and noise perception from small and micro wind turbines (2013)
Journal Article
Taylor, J., Eastwick, C., Lawrence, C., & Wilson, R. (in press). Noise levels and noise perception from small and micro wind turbines. Renewable Energy, 55, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2012.11.031

Noise concerns frequently pose a barrier to widespread implementation of wind turbines and while the perception of noise from large turbines has been investigated, there is a relative gap in the research for small and micro wind turbines. This paper... Read More about Noise levels and noise perception from small and micro wind turbines.

CFD modelling of an entire synchronous generator for improved thermal management (2012)
Conference Proceeding
Connor, P. H., Pickering, S. J., Gerada, C., Eastwick, C. N., & Micallef, C. (2012). CFD modelling of an entire synchronous generator for improved thermal management. . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2012.0290

This paper is the first in a series dedicated to investigating the airflow and thermal management of electrical machines. Due to the temperature dependent resistive losses in the machine's windings any improvement in cooling provides a direct reducti... Read More about CFD modelling of an entire synchronous generator for improved thermal management.

Modelling windage power loss from an enclosed spur gear (2007)
Journal Article
Eastwick, C., Simmons, K., & Al-Shibl, K. (2007). Modelling windage power loss from an enclosed spur gear. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 221(3), https://doi.org/10.1243/09576509JPE344

Within a gearbox the majority of transmission losses can be attributed to bearing losses, meshing losses, or losses due to windage/churning. In this paper the commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code Fluent 6.2.16 is applied in a two-dimens... Read More about Modelling windage power loss from an enclosed spur gear.

Study of aero-engine oil-air separators (2006)
Journal Article
Wang, Y., Simmons, K., Eastwick, C., & Hibberd, S. (2006). Study of aero-engine oil-air separators. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 220(7), https://doi.org/10.1243/09576509JPE116

For aero-engines, oil-air separation is a key function, and one approach to assessing separator effectiveness is computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The two-phase flow is complex and oil can be present in different forms (for example, droplets, mist,... Read More about Study of aero-engine oil-air separators.