A review of computational fluid dynamics application to investigate tropical cyclone wind speeds

M Shah, SE Norris, R Turner, RGJ Flay - Natural Hazards, 2023 - Springer
This paper reviews and evaluates the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to
predict the impact of tropical cyclone wind speeds. The literature on this topic is sparse; …

Field measurements and wind tunnel investigation of wind characteristics at a bridge site in a Y-shaped valley

JL Song, JW Li, RGJ Flay - Journal of wind engineering and industrial …, 2020 - Elsevier
It is essential in a bridge design to study the wind parameters at the bridge site, particularly
in a complex mountain area where the wind characteristics vary from location to location …

Validation and application of pressure-driven RANS approach for wind parameter predictions in mountainous terrain

JL Song, JW Li, RGJ Flay, AAS Pirooz, JY Fu - Journal of Wind Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Computational Wind Engineering has undergone numerous developments over the
past few decades and has been applied to solve a variety of wind engineering issues, but it …

LES study of topographical effects of simplified 3D hills with different slopes on ABL flows considering terrain exposure conditions

Q Yang, T Zhou, B Yan, M Liu, P Van Phuc… - Journal of Wind …, 2021 - Elsevier
The oncoming turbulence is of particular importance with respect to the investigation of the
turbulent flow fields over hilly terrain, which plays an essential role regarding the …

Parallel ribbon vortex: A phenomenological flow feature in an atmospheric boundary layer near sloped terrain

Z Zhao, CY Li, Z Chen, S Wang, Y Xu, X Xue… - Physics of …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
In this study, flow behaviors and vortex morphology around the sloping terrain that is
covered by an atmospheric boundary layer are investigated using a combination of …

On the Sensitivity of Large-Eddy Simulations of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer Coupled with Realistic Large-Scale Dynamics

P Giani, P Crippa - Monthly Weather Review, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
We present a new ensemble of 36 numerical experiments aimed at comprehensively
gauging the sensitivity of nested large-eddy simulations (LES) driven by large-scale …

Investigation into wind turbine wake effect on complex terrain

H Sun, H Yang, X Gao - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In complex-terrain wind fields, the wind speed-up phenomenon is pronounced on highlands,
which has huge impact on wake development. This paper comprehensively investigates the …

Experimental study of the impact of upstream mountain terrain and urban exposure on approaching wind characteristics

J Yu, J Tang, M Li, G Yang, Z Shen - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The approaching wind profiles have a significant impact on the wind load of the structures as
well as the urban climate, pollutant diffusion, and thermal comfort. Therefore, the study of its …

Wind speed measurements and predictions over belmont hill, Wellington, New Zealand

RGJ Flay, AB King, M Revell, P Carpenter… - Journal of Wind …, 2019 - Elsevier
The aim of the research described in this paper is to reduce the vulnerability of New
Zealand's built infrastructure to wind damage through provision of improved wind speed …

CFD simulation of wind and thermal-induced ventilation flow of a roof cavity

W Li, A Subiantoro, I McClew, RN Sharma - Building Simulation, 2022 - Springer
The hygrothermal performance of a ventilated roof cavity is greatly affected by the airflow
passing through it. This ventilation flow is mainly driven by the wind pressure difference …