Specialization and Research Interests
- Fluid dynamics
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Energy Systems
- Turbine Aerodynamics
Academic Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
University of Sheffield, 2017 - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 2013
Selected Publications
- Abuan, B. E., & Howell, R. J. (2019). The performance and hydrodynamics in unsteady flow of a horizontal axis tidal turbine. Renewable Energy, 133C, 1338–1351.
- Abuan, B. E. (2019). A validation study on the performance of a horizontal axis tidal turbine (HATT). Philippine Engineering Journal, 40(1), 79–93.
- Garcia, J. C. S., Abuan, B. E., et al. (2014). Ejector profile modeling for compressor-driven ejector refrigeration system. Philippine Engineering Journal, 35(2).
- Sy, M. S., Abuan, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2020). Aerodynamic investigation of a horizontal axis wind turbine with split winglet using computational fluid dynamics. Energies, 13, 4983.
- Arocena, V. M., Abuan, B. E., et al. (2020). Reduction of entrained vortices in submersible pump suction lines using numerical simulations. Energies, 13(22), 6136.
- Matias, I. J. T., Danao, L. A. M., & Abuan, B. E. (2021). Numerical investigation on the effects of varying the arc length of a windshield on the performance of a highway installed Banki wind turbine. Fluids, 6(8), 285. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids6080285 ↗︎
- Arocena, V. M., Abuan, B. E., Reyes, J. G. T., Rodgers, P. L., & Danao, L. A. M. (2021). Numerical investigation of the performance of a submersible pump: Prediction of recirculation, vortex formation, and swirl resulting from off-design operating conditions. Energies, 14(16), 5082. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14165082 ↗︎
- Callanga, J. F., Danao, L. A. M. D., & Abuan, B. E. (2022). Structural response analysis of a fiber-reinforced composite horizontal axis tidal turbine blade using blade-element momentum derived loading. Philippine Engineering Journal, 43(1).
- Galvez, G. M., Olivar, K. A. M., Tolentino, F. R. G., Danao, L. A. M., & Abuan, B. E. (2022). Finite element analysis of different infill patterns for 3D printed tidal turbine blade. Sustainability, 15, 137–158.
- Valdez, L. A., Tan, M. E., Pilotos, J. P., & Abuan, B. E. (2023). CFD analysis on the effect of acrylic barriers in preventing contagion spread in a Philippine classroom setting following quarantine guidelines. Philippine Engineering Journal, 44(1), 89–106.
- Caquilala, E. R., Abuan, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2023). Techno-economic analysis of tidal energy devices within the Dinagat Islands in the Philippines. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 103, 295–300.
- Sotto, P. J. T., Abuan, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2023). Suitability investigation and technical assessment using multi-criteria decision analysis for offshore wind farms in the Philippines. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 103, 229–234.
- Limpot, H. E., Somido, A., Yamsuan, A. S., Abuan, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2023). The performance of a Magnus vertical axis wind turbine in typhoon wind speeds. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 103, 181–186.




