Aerodynamic design and performance parameters of a lift-type vertical axis wind turbine: A comprehensive review
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 …
development. In response, the lift-type vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) is experiencing a …
A review on the historical development of the lift-type vertical axis wind turbine: From onshore to offshore floating application
This paper discusses the historical evolution of the lift-type vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT)
since its inception in the early 1930s. The VAWT received almost no development until the …
since its inception in the early 1930s. The VAWT received almost no development until the …
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) mesh independency techniques for a straight blade vertical axis wind turbine
This paper numerically investigates four methods, namely mesh refinement, General
Richardson Extrapolation (GRE), Grid Convergence Index (GCI), and the fitting method, in …
Richardson Extrapolation (GRE), Grid Convergence Index (GCI), and the fitting method, in …
Experimental investigation of solidity and other characteristics on dual vertical axis wind turbines in an urban environment
In an urban environment, dual vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) are expected to
demonstrate more advantage than horizontal axis wind turbine. For VAWT, solidity is one of …
demonstrate more advantage than horizontal axis wind turbine. For VAWT, solidity is one of …
Near wake flow analysis of a vertical axis wind turbine by stereoscopic particle image velocimetry
G Tescione, D Ragni, C He, CJS Ferreira… - Renewable Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
The development of the near wake of a vertical axis wind turbine is investigated by
stereoscopic particle image velocimetry. The experiments are conducted in an open-jet wind …
stereoscopic particle image velocimetry. The experiments are conducted in an open-jet wind …
Design optimization of Double-Darrieus hybrid vertical axis wind turbine
This research emphasizes designing a straight-bladed Double-Darrieus hybrid vertical axis
wind turbine (VAWT) with a high power coefficient as well as self-starting capability …
wind turbine (VAWT) with a high power coefficient as well as self-starting capability …
Effect of design parameters on the performance of helical Darrieus hydrokinetic turbines
This study aims to explore the effect of various design parameters, such as maximum airfoil
thickness, maximum camber in the blade profile, maximum camber position, helical pitch …
thickness, maximum camber in the blade profile, maximum camber position, helical pitch …
Recommendation for strut designs of vertical axis wind turbines: Effects of strut profiles and connecting configurations on the aerodynamic performance
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 …
to the rotating shaft and transfers the torque, and is one of the key factors affecting the …
Design guidelines for H-Darrieus wind turbines: Optimization of the annual energy yield
H-Darrieus wind turbines are gaining popularity in the wind energy market, particularly as
they are thought to represent a suitable solution even in unconventional installation areas …
they are thought to represent a suitable solution even in unconventional installation areas …
Numerical study on the aerodynamic characteristics of the NACA 0018 airfoil at low Reynolds number for Darrieus wind turbines using the transition SST model
K Rogowski, G Królak, G Bangga - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
A symmetrical NACA 0018 airfoil is often used in such applications as small-to-medium
scale vertical-axis wind turbines and aerial vehicles. A review of the literature indicates a …
scale vertical-axis wind turbines and aerial vehicles. A review of the literature indicates a …