# RANS Simulation RRF of Single Full Scale DOE RM1 MHK Turbine

### Abstract

Attached are the .cas and .dat files for the Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulation of a single full scale DOE RM1 turbine implemented in ANSYS FLUENT CFD-package.

In this case study taking advantage of the symmetry of the DOE RM1 geometry, only half of the geometry is modeled using (Single) Rotating Reference Frame model [RRF]. In this model RANS equations, coupled with k-\omega turbulence closure model, are solved in the rotating reference frame. The actual geometry of the turbine blade is included and the turbulent boundary layer along the blade span is simulated using wall-function approach. The rotation of the blade is modeled by applying periodic boundary condition to sets of plane of symmetry.

This case study simulates the performance and flow field in both the near and far wake of the device at the desired operating conditions. The results of these simulations showed good agreement to the only publicly available numerical simulation of the device done in the NREL. Please see the attached paper.

### Related Datasets

Datasets associated with the same DOE project
Submission Name Resources Submitted Status

DOE Project Name: Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center
DOE Project Number: GO18179
DOI: 10.15473/1420427
Last Updated: 3 months ago
Apr
2013
Data from April, 2013
Submitted Jun 9, 2016

#### Contact

University of Washington

206.543.4910

#### Status

Publicly accessible

#### Authors

Teymour Javaherchi
University of Washington NNMREC
Nick Stelzenmuller
University of Washington NNMREC
Alberto Aliseda
University of Washington NNMREC

#### Keywords

MHK, Marine, Hydrokinetic, energy, power, DOE RM1, RANS, CFD, Simulation, Turbulence, Tidal, Single Rotating Refrence model, experimental, numerical, analysis, quantitative, turbine, horizontal axis, computational fluid dynamics, horizontal, axis, axial, technology, HAHT, RRF, rotating reference frame, model, RM1, rotor, reference model, Horizontal Axis Hydrokinetic Turbine, modeling, ANSYS, FLUENT, axial flow turbine, flow, PMEC, NNMREC, CEC, wind, Reynolds, Navier-Stokes