A review of the optimization studies for Savonius turbine considering hydrokinetic applications

NR Maldar, CY Ng, E Oguz - Energy Conversion and Management, 2020 - Elsevier
The trend of utilizing renewable energy sources is witnessing a brisk growth around the
world. Among the various sources of renewable energy, hydropower is considered the most …

Effect of surface roughness and blade material on the performance of a stationary Savonius wind turbine under different operating conditions

MH Mat Yazik, WS Chang, MHH Ishak, E Fatahian… - Physics of …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
The Savonius wind turbine is a vertical-axis wind turbine invented in 1930s consisting of a
cylindrical drum with semi-circular blades attached to the drum. It is popular for its simple …

Improving Savonius turbine efficiency with splitter and barrier cylinder deflector design: A Taguchi method study

MHF Mahizam, WS Chang, E Fatahian, F Ismail… - Physics of …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
Vertical axis wind turbines are wind turbines with the rotor axis perpendicular to the ground,
designed to harness wind energy for electricity generation. The primary cause of low …

Evaluation of the performance of the Savonius hydrokinetic turbines in the straight and curved channels using advanced machine learning methods

MS Khani, Y Shahsavani, M Mehraein, MHS Rad… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Evaluation of the performance of hydrokinetic turbines is an essential subject in the
renewable energy field. In this regard, advanced machine learning methods including hybrid …

Effects of submergence depth on the performance of the savonius hydrokinetic turbine near a free surface

B Zhang, B Li, C Li, Y Zhang, J Lv, H Yu - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The influence of the submergence depth ratio on the Savonius hydrokinetic turbine and flow
characteristics is numerically studied under different tip speed ratios. The tip speed ratio …

Alternative blade profile based on savonius concept for effective wind energy harvesting

PK Talukdar, N Alom… - Journal of Energy …, 2022 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The drag-based vertical-axis Savonius wind rotor is a potential candidate for harvesting
renewable energy. It is very simple in design and can be deployed as an off-grid electricity …

Vertical-axis hybrid turbines as wind and hydrokinetic energy harvesters: technological growth and future design strategies

PK Talukdar, V Kulkarni, D Chatterjee, UK Saha - Sādhanā, 2023 - Springer
The eminent energy crisis and high emission of fossil fuels provide thrust for developing
renewable energy-based technologies. Wind and hydrokinetic energies are the most …

Comparison of the power performance of a conventional Savonius turbine with various deflector configurations in wind and water

MB Salleh, NM Kamaruddin, PH Tion… - Energy Conversion and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Savonius turbines for wind and hydrokinetic applications both operate on the same principle
in terms of power generation. However, the effects of their power performance when …

Performance assessment of savonius hydrokinetic turbine in a sharp 90° channel bend

AA Nikbakhsh, M Mehraein, M Karami… - Energy for Sustainable …, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydrokinetic technology is a new and competitive source of renewable energy in remote
areas. Previous research on the impacts of the presence of this type of turbine have often …

Effect of capped vents on torque distribution of a semicircular-bladed Savonius wind rotor

UH Rathod, PK Talukdar… - Journal of Energy …, 2019 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
To address the problem of the imminent energy crisis, pollution from fossil fuels, and global
warming, it is necessary to incorporate renewable technologies. In that context, the drag …