Vertical axis wind turbines in cluster configurations
LN Azadani - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …
wind conditions make vertical axis wind turbines promising devices to harness wind energy …
Towards a standard approach for future Vertical Axis Wind Turbine aerodynamics research and development
Abstract The development of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) has continued for nearly
half a century without agreement on a valid procedure for the design and testing of turbines …
half a century without agreement on a valid procedure for the design and testing of turbines …
[HTML][HTML] Wake interactions of two tandem floating offshore wind turbines: CFD analysis using actuator disc model
Floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) have received great attention for deep water wind
energy harvesting. So far, research has been focused on a single floating rotor. However, for …
energy harvesting. So far, research has been focused on a single floating rotor. However, for …
Aerodynamic optimization of the configuration of a pair of vertical axis wind turbines
This study optimized the layout of a pair of Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines through three-
dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Three design parameters …
dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Three design parameters …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of airfoil shape on power performance of vertical axis wind turbines in dynamic stall: Symmetric Airfoils
The current design of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) suffers from inevitable change in
tip speed ratio, λ, in variant wind conditions due to fixed rotor speed. At relatively high wind …
tip speed ratio, λ, in variant wind conditions due to fixed rotor speed. At relatively high wind …
Characterization of wake interference between two tandem offshore floating vertical-axis wind turbines: Effect of platform pitch motion
The wake interference within the offshore wind farms, especially with the tandem
arrangement scenario, affects the designed total power output. Also, the six degrees of …
arrangement scenario, affects the designed total power output. Also, the six degrees of …
CFD assessment of wind energy potential for generic high-rise buildings in close proximity: Impact of building arrangement and height
High-rise building complexes are of great importance for enabling sustainable urban
development in large parts of the world. Earlier studies have indicated that high wind speed …
development in large parts of the world. Earlier studies have indicated that high wind speed …
Power performance enhancement for a three-turbine cluster of two-stage Savonius rotors using Taguchi approach
Choosing an optimal Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) arrangement that delivers
the largest power coefficient is a significant challenge. So, in this paper, an optimization of …
the largest power coefficient is a significant challenge. So, in this paper, an optimization of …
Energy harvesting using rooftops in urban areas: Estimating the electricity generation potential of PV and wind turbines considering the surrounding environment
Building rooftops, rich in sunlight and with high wind speeds, are among the most ideal
locations for installing renewable energy systems (RES) in urban areas. However, not all …
locations for installing renewable energy systems (RES) in urban areas. However, not all …
Feasibility study of twin-rotor Savonius wind turbine incorporated with a wind-lens
Sustainability and more power generation are vast crucial issues in the commercialization of
vertical axis wind turbines specifically for small-scale and urban applications. Savonius …
vertical axis wind turbines specifically for small-scale and urban applications. Savonius …