Wind turbine technology trends

M Bošnjaković, M Katinić, R Santa, D Marić - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
The rise in prices of traditional energy sources, the high dependence of many countries on
their import, and the associated need for security of supply have led to large investments in …

Computational fluid dynamics and turbulence modelling in various blades of Savonius turbines for wind and hydro energy: Progress and perspectives

A Dewan, SS Tomar, AK Bishnoi, TP Singh - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The world's focus is shifting towards solar and wind energies which are primarily
contributing to renewable energy. Wind turbines are subdivided into horizontal axis wind …

A novel method of optimizing the Savonius hydrokinetic turbine blades using Bezier curve

TS Rengma, MK Gupta, PMV Subbarao - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Renewable electricity is increasingly gaining importance due to the quest for energy security
and the harmful effects of fuel-based energy sources. Savonius hydrokinetic turbine (SHKT) …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing savonius vertical axis wind turbine performance: A comprehensive approach with numerical analysis and experimental investigations

KAH Al-Gburi, FBI Alnaimi, BAJ Al-quraishi, ES Tan… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Small-scale vertical-axis wind power generation technologies such as Savonius wind
turbines are gaining popularity in suburban and urban settings. Although vertical-axis wind …

Improvement of vertical axis wind turbine performance by using the optimized adaptive flap by the Taguchi method

HE Tanürün - Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In light of the growing use of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) in urban settings,
research is increasingly focusing on passive control methods to enhance VAWT efficiency …

Performance enhancement of savonius wind turbine by multicurve blade shape

M Banh Duc, H Tran the, N Dinh Duc… - Energy Sources, Part …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This study proposes a novel blade configuration, made with a multicurve profile, to further
maximize the advanced benefits and the performance of a Savonius turbine for energy …

One-way fluid structure interaction analysis of a static savonius hydrokinetic turbine under different velocity and surface roughness with different blade materials

MHM Yazik, MH Zawawi, AN Ahmed, LM Sidek… - Ocean …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrokinetic turbines are prone to a harsh hydrodynamic environment with intricate vortical
flows that elevate the probability of failure. The degradation of the blade surface caused by …

Aerodynamic analysis of a 2-stage elliptical-bladed Savonius wind rotor: Numerical simulation and experimental validation

UK Patel, N Alom, UK Saha - International Journal of Green Energy, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The Savonius rotor is a type of vertical-axis wind turbine that utilizes drag to generate power.
Its design simplicity and ability to self-start at low wind speeds make it an attractive option for …

Enhancement of aerodynamic performance of Savonius wind turbine with airfoil-shaped blade for the urban application

AD Le, PNT Thu, VH Doan, HT Tran, MD Banh… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The present study introduces a novel rotor configuration with an airfoil-shaped blade, based
on the low-speed high-lift FX74-CL5-140 airfoil, for enhancing the performance of the …