Ernesto Benini

Air-core vortex formation and tail breakup in tidal-energy intakes: Effects of inlet geometry and flow mechanisms

Air-core vortices (ACVs) in horizontal tidal-energy intakes can induce air entrainment, deteriorate inflow uniformity, and threaten downstream hydraulic components. Experiments and high-fidelity numerical simulations were conducted to investigate the effects of a straight pipe in...