Low noise emission, aesthetic design, omni-directionality, and efficient operation in turbulent
wind conditions make vertical axis wind turbines promising devices to harness wind energy …

Improving the airfoil aerodynamics of wind turbines is an effective way to raise the wind
energy utilization rate and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. Select a NACA0018 airfoil …

The combination of Savonius and Darrieus turbines had been proposed with the aim to
overcome the weaknesses and complement the strengths from each design. This paper …

Vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines are promising option to harness the low velocity currents.
However, limited investigations have been carried out considering the interactions between …

This paper introduces a phase one computational design analysis study of a hydrokinetic
horizontal parallel stream direct-drive (no gear box) counter-rotating Darrieus turbine …

Savonius rotor is a popular form of vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) for small-scale and
urban applications because of its straightforward design and self-starting ability. Dual …

In the present study, active and passive flow control methods have been implemented to
investigate their effects on the wake flow structures of a circular cylinder. Grooves having …

As the use of Darrieus turbines in water is becoming increasingly popular in the field of
renewable energy, it is essential to explore and evaluate existing research efforts. The …

The study focused on the flow over a rotating circular cylinder in the context of flow control.
Particle Image Velocimetry was employed to examine flow characteristics at 2.5× 10 3≤ …

In the context of exploiting renewable sources, cross-flow helical hydrokinetic turbine is
conceded as one of the promising choices to unlock the potential in free-flowing water …