[HTML][HTML] Future emerging technologies in the wind power sector: A European perspective

S Watson, A Moro, V Reis, C Baniotopoulos… - … and sustainable energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper represents an expert view from Europe of future emerging technologies within
the wind energy sector considering their potential, challenges, applications and technology …

Researches on vortex generators applied to wind turbines: A review

Z Zhao, R Jiang, J Feng, H Liu, T Wang, W Shen… - Ocean …, 2022 - Elsevier
The aerodynamic performance of newly planned as well as existing wind turbines can be
improved by eliminating stall. Vortex generators (VGs) can effectively delay air separation …

Key challenges and prospects for large wind turbines

R McKenna, PO vd Leye, W Fichtner - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract The so-called 20-20-20 targets for the European Union include a reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions by 20% compared to 1990, 20% of primary energy from …

[HTML][HTML] Horizontal axis wind turbine blade design methodologies for efficiency enhancement—A review

S Rehman, MM Alam, LM Alhems, MM Rafique - Energies, 2018 - mdpi.com
Among renewable sources of energy, wind is the most widely used resource due to its
commercial acceptance, low cost and ease of operation and maintenance, relatively much …

Flow control on the NREL S809 wind turbine airfoil using vortex generators

H Wang, B Zhang, Q Qiu, X Xu - Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Vortex generators are widely used passive flow-control devices to improve the aerodynamic
performance of large wind turbines. In this paper, the aerodynamic performance of the airfoil …

Aerodynamic performance enhancement of horizontal axis wind turbines by dimples on blades: Numerical investigation

H Sedighi, P Akbarzadeh, A Salavatipour - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, the effect of dimpled surface blade on the performance of V47-660 kW
horizontal axis wind turbine is numerically investigated. For this purpose, the suction sides of …

Investigation of pre-stall flow control on wind turbine blade airfoil using roughness element

MS Genc, K Kemal, HH Acikel - Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
In the current study, the aerodynamic performance of NACA 4412 airfoil with sandpaper
which was used as an alternative control device instead of vortex generators was …

A comprehensive review of innovative wind turbine airfoil and blade designs: Toward enhanced efficiency and sustainability

A Krishnan, ASM Al-Obaidi, LC Hao - Sustainable Energy Technologies …, 2023 - Elsevier
Wind energy is a clean, sustainable energy source crucial in transitioning to a low-carbon
energy system. Wind power has become an affordable source due to technological …

Review of vibration control methods for wind turbines

A Awada, R Younes, A Ilinca - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
The installation of wind energy increased in the last twenty years, as its cost decreased, and
it contributes to reducing GHG emissions. A race toward gigantism characterizes wind …

Experimental parameter study for passive vortex generators on a 30% thick airfoil

D Baldacchino, C Ferreira, DD Tavernier… - Wind …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Passive vane–type vortex generators (VGs) are commonly used on wind turbine blades to
mitigate the effects of flow separation. However, significant uncertainty surrounds VG design …