@inproceedings{0f8cc2cf425c4683971e8c35a4f997cb,
title = "Optimisation of efficiency of axial fans",
abstract = "A three-stage research project has been executed to develop ducted axial-fans with increased efficiency. In the first stage a design method has been developed in which various conflicting design criteria can be incorporated. Based on this design method, an optimised design has been determined through the use of a genetic optimisation algorithm. In the second stage, the correct performance of this optimised design has been verified, using RANS-based CFD-simulations. In the third stage, a prototype of the optimised design has been tested in a windtunnel, which demonstrated improvements in efficiency of 4%.",
keywords = "METIS-308898, IR-96295",
author = "Kruyt, {Nicolaas P.} and P.C. Pennings and R. Faasen",
year = "2014",
month = oct,
day = "6",
doi = "10.1533/9780081001080.1.13",
language = "Undefined",
isbn = "9780081001097",
publisher = "Woodhead Publishing",
pages = "13--20",
booktitle = "Proceedings 12th European Fluid Machinery Congress",
note = "12th European Fluid Machienry Congress ; Conference date: 06-10-2014 Through 07-10-2014",
}