Development of numerical model for advanced concept

A computational design methodology will be investigated with reconstructions of natural morphologies through computational algorithms based on Biomimetics whereby higher-performance thermal regulation in PV/T can be generated. The numerical model will be developed by UU and UNIFE to predict the thermal performance of the system. TCD and LNEG will model the thermal performance in MatLab Simulink as comparisons. A numerical simulation model will be developed in conjunction with the model in Task 2.3 to simulate and predict biomimetic processes and therefore the optimisation of the heat sink with the PCM. Possible software includes FloEFD a 3D computational fluid dynamics analysis solution built into major MCAD systems such as Creo, CATIA V5, Siemens NX and SolidWorks, which will be particular useful for fabricating prototypes using the 3D printer as it can print from CAD. COMSOL Multiphysics will also be investigated for use in developing the biomimetic model with additional CFD, Heat Transfer modules as add-ons to the software (Ray Trace module can also be an add-on used in WP1). This will be completed under task 2.3.