Fabrication and performance analysis of the Aero-leaf Savonius Wind Turbine tree

MK Rathore, M Agrawal, P Baredar, AK Shukla… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Large wind turbines of the horizontal axis are commonly used to gather wind energy;
however, their performance is found to be constrained in conditions of erratic and low-speed …

[HTML][HTML] An autonomous decision-making agent for offshore wind turbine blades under leading edge erosion

JC Lopez, A Kolios - Renewable Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing pressure of offshore wind developments is leading to projects being located
in areas with more difficult access and greater weather barriers. As these constraints …

Hydrodynamic investigation on floating offshore wind turbine platform integrated with porous shell

Y Yao, D Ning, S Deng, R Mayon, M Qin - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
As the siting of wind turbines increasingly transitions from shallow water to offshore deep-
water locations, improving the platform stability of floating offshore wind turbines is …

Automated Quantification of Wind Turbine Blade Leading Edge Erosion from Field Images

JA Aird, RJ Barthelmie, SC Pryor - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Wind turbine blade leading edge erosion is a major source of power production loss and
early detection benefits optimization of repair strategies. Two machine learning (ML) models …

Layout Optimization Algorithms for the Offshore Wind Farm with Different Densities Using a Full-Field Wake Model

Z Liang, H Liu - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
To decrease the power deficit of a wind farm caused by wake effects, the layout optimization
is a feasible way for the wind farm design stage. A suitable optimization algorithm can …

Numerical Assessment of a Two-Phase Model for Propulsive Pump Performance Prediction

F Avanzi, A Baù, F De Vanna, E Benini - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The present work provides a detailed numerical investigation of a turbopump for waterjet
applications in cavitating conditions. In particular, the study focuses on the complexities of …

[HTML][HTML] Preventive Maintenance of Horizontal Wind Turbines via Computational Fluid Dynamics-Driven Wall Shear Stress Evaluation

M Kaewbumrung, C Plengsa-Ard, S Pansang… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wind energy is a source of renewable energy that can be converted to electricity using a
wind turbine. The typical lifespan of a wind turbine is at least 20–25 years. However, regular …

A developed fatigue analysis approach for composite wind turbine blade adhesive joints using finite-element submodeling technique

Z Liu, J Liang, Z He, X Liu, H Liu, Z Shao - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024 - Elsevier
The intricate shapes and complex structures of composite wind turbine blades pose
significant challenges in conducting local-fatigue simulation analyses. Moreover, adhesive …

Analysis of Wind Farms under Different Yaw Angles and Wind Speeds

RC Das, YL Shen - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Wind farm optimization is pivotal in maximizing energy output, reducing costs, and
minimizing environmental impact. This study comprehensively explores wind farm behavior …

[HTML][HTML] Machine Learning for Dynamic Pressure Coefficient Prediction in Vertical Water Jets

A Salemnia, SH Boldaji, V Atashi, M Fathi-Moghadam - Fluids, 2024 - mdpi.com
Vertical water jets present significant challenges for hydraulic structures due to their
potential to cause erosion and structural damage. This study aimed to predict the …