Floating vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) display considerable advantages over
horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) due to their Omni directionality, better structural …

With the main advantages of simple shape, smart structural and wind direction
independence, Straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines has been increasingly used in …

The global warming threats, the presence of policies on support of renewable energies, and
the desire for clean smart cities are the major drives for most recent researches on …

It is important to determine the most optimal configuration of a Savonius vertical axis wind
turbine that attains the best performance with a high self-starting ability. Thus, the effects of …

Thanks to the continuous improvement of calculation resources, computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) is expected to provide in the next few years a cost-effective and accurate …

The importance of wind energy has increased at a rapid pace in the last years. As a result,
increasing efforts are taken to improve the efficiency and extend the applicability of wind …

Abstract The Angle of Attack (AOA) of the Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) blades has a
dominant role in the generation of the aerodynamic forces and the power generation of the …

Abstract Computational Fluid Dynamics is thought to provide in the near future an essential
contribution to the development of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines. The unsteady flow past …

Energized by the recent rapid progress in high-performance computing and the growing
availability of large computational resources, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is offering …

Abstract Gurney Flaps (GFs) can enhance the aerodynamic performance of airfoils, making
them generate more lift and delaying the onset of stall. Since their potential was discovered …