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 …

Wind tunnel tests were conducted to systematically assess the aerodynamic performance of
both H-rotor and helical vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) in smooth and turbulent flows …

Turbulent wake flows behind helical-and straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs)
in boundary layer turbulence are numerically studied using the large-eddy simulation (LES) …

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 …

The energy crisis followed by severe environmental concerns has led mankind to develop
renewable energy sources. Recently, the development of hydrokinetic technology is gaining …

In this paper, an attempt has been made to highlight major developments of vertical axis
wind turbines (VAWTs) in the last few decades. The effects of various design parameters …

The accelerating global energy crisis and the worsening impacts of climate change have
heightened the demand for alternative energy sources. Wind energy is one of the most …

This research aims to smoothen the output torque of the three-part-blade (3-PB) Vertical Axis
Wind Turbine (VAWT) by setting a proper helix angle while maintaining its average of torque …

Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) with helical blades are being interested in urban areas
due to the low dependency on the wind direction and also due to low noise production. In …