Performance parameters of Savonius type hydrokinetic turbine–A Review
Energy crisis and high emission of fossil fuels are major driving forces for develo**
renewable energy based technologies. In order to meet growing demand for energy …
renewable energy based technologies. In order to meet growing demand for energy …
A review of the optimization studies for Savonius turbine considering hydrokinetic applications
The trend of utilizing renewable energy sources is witnessing a brisk growth around the
world. Among the various sources of renewable energy, hydropower is considered the most …
world. Among the various sources of renewable energy, hydropower is considered the most …
Experimental investigations on single stage modified Savonius rotor
Conventional Savonius or modified forms of the conventional Savonius rotors are being
investigated in an effort to improve the coefficient of power and to obtain uniform coefficient …
investigated in an effort to improve the coefficient of power and to obtain uniform coefficient …
Parametric analysis of model Savonius hydrokinetic turbines through experimental and computational investigations
The drag-based Savonius hydrokinetic turbine (SHT) has an enormous potential for small-
scale power generation from free-flowing water and it can be deployed especially at sites …
scale power generation from free-flowing water and it can be deployed especially at sites …
On the performance analysis of Savonius rotor with twisted blades
UK Saha, MJ Rajkumar - Renewable energy, 2006 - Elsevier
The present investigation is aimed at exploring the feasibility of twisted bladed Savonius
rotor for power generation. The twisted blade in a three-bladed rotor system has been tested …
rotor for power generation. The twisted blade in a three-bladed rotor system has been tested …
An experimental study on improvement of a Savonius rotor performance with curtaining
BD Altan, M Atılgan, A Özdamar - Experimental thermal and fluid science, 2008 - Elsevier
This study introduces a new curtaining arrangement to improve the performance of Savonius
wind rotors. The curtain arrangement was placed in front of the rotor preventing the negative …
wind rotors. The curtain arrangement was placed in front of the rotor preventing the negative …
Four decades of research into the augmentation techniques of Savonius wind turbine rotor
The design and development of wind turbines is increasing throughout the world to offer
electricity without paying much to the global warming. The Savonius wind turbine rotor, or …
electricity without paying much to the global warming. The Savonius wind turbine rotor, or …
Evolution and progress in the development of savonius wind turbine rotor blade profiles and shapes
The blade profiles and blade shapes of vertical-axis Savonius wind turbine rotors have
undergone a series of changes over the past three decades. Wind turbine aerodynamicists …
undergone a series of changes over the past three decades. Wind turbine aerodynamicists …
Numerical study of detailed flow field and performance of Savonius wind turbines
T Zhou, D Rempfer - Renewable energy, 2013 - Elsevier
The Savonius vertical axis wind turbine is simple in structure, has good starting
characteristics, relatively low operating speeds, and an ability to accept wind from any …
characteristics, relatively low operating speeds, and an ability to accept wind from any …
Review of experimental investigations into the design, performance and optimization of the Savonius rotor
The Savonius rotor is a drag-based vertical axis wind turbine and is used as an alternative
source in small-scale energy generation. Design simplicity, low-cost, easy installation, good …
source in small-scale energy generation. Design simplicity, low-cost, easy installation, good …