The high emission of fossil fuels are major driving forces in renewable energy technology
development. In response, the lift-type vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) is experiencing a …

Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing (3DP) has revolutionized the
development of components with complex shapes, enabling better developed surfaces …

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 …

Abstract the present work, development and aerodynamic performance prediction of a
unique contra-rotating vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) have been studied. The purpose of …

The aerodynamic interaction of vertical axis wind turbines in several array configurations
was studied by conducting a series of wind tunnel measurements. Four configurations of two …

Bamboo fiber composites are recyclable, low cost, high strength, and biodegradable
compared to synthetic composites. Fiber-reinforced polymer composites such as glass and …

Many studies have tried to give insight into the optimal values of solidity and the airfoil
geometry that maximize the performance and self-starting capability of vertical axis wind …

This research focuses on the effects of the asymmetric airfoil profiles on aerodynamic
performance and economic evolution of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) at different …

The vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) are regarded as the best feasible alternative for
small-scale power generation due to their design simplicity, ease of installation, good self …

The effect of blade aspect ratio on the power generation of a pair of straight-bladed vertical
axis wind turbines was studies using computational fluid dynamics simulations. Sixteen …