To shed light on the effect of the icing phenomenon on the vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT)
wake characteristics, we present a high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics simulation of …

Increased concern for the environment has led to the search for more environment-friendly
energy sources so that wind energy can be used as an endless option for human …

Wind energy can be used as an inexhaustible option for human consumption. Wind turbines
offer a promising solution for off-grid areas. Darrieus turbine is one of the types of turbines …

In order to shed light on the Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) wake characteristics, in this
paper we present high-fidelity CFD simulations of the flow around an exemplary H-shaped …

The numerous advantages of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) have made them
suitable for urban areas compared to other types of wind turbines; however, the occurrence …

The vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) is regarded as an important device to utilize the
renewable offshore wind energy to supplement the existing power systems. Hence, the …

The strut is a necessary support structure that connects the vertical axis wind turbine blade
to the rotating shaft and transfers the torque, and is one of the key factors affecting the …

In this paper we report on the design and testing of a novel vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT)
system. The system consists of two counter-rotating VAWT rotors and a deflector that is …

In the recent years, distributed energy production has been one of the main research topics
about renewable energies. The decentralization of electric production from wind resources …

Dependence of wake features of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) on Tip Speed Ratio
(TSR) is studied in the present work, using a computational approach, based on Large-Eddy …