Ryan Parker
Expert in experimental fluid mechanics, specializing in atmospheric boundary layer wind-tunnel testing of laboratory exhausts. Additional expertise in pedestrian level winds, building exhaust concentration, lab exhaust retrofits, Air-Cooled Condensers (ACCs), and general building aerodynamics. Consulting and testing services available for any wind related issues.
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Holds a PhD in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of California Davis 2017. Currently working as a Senior Engineer in the Exhaust Dispersion and Design department with RWDI.
International Conference on Wind Engineering
06.17.2015
The Air-Cooled Condenser User's Group
09.22.2015
Previous Presentations
Cooling Tower Institute Annual Conference
02.09.2016
21st Energy, Utility, and Environment Conference
03.05.2018
I2SL Colorado Education Day
10.08.2017
ASME Power and Energy 2017
06.26.2017
Projects
Flow visualization performed during investigation of the wind effects on Air-Cooled Condensers (ACCs). This test case shows the effects of installing a windscreen on the leading edge of the ACC.
Uncertainty analysis for the velocity reading of an X-Probe Hot-wire anemometer. This analysis included 10E6 Monte Carlo replicates to estimate the uncertainty present in any reading from the x-probe. This analysis is used when calculating any derived results.