In this paper we report on the design and testing of a novel vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT)
system. The system consists of two counter-rotating VAWT rotors and a deflector that is …

The present work examines the influence of blade thickness-to-chord ratio (t/c) on dynamic
stall phenomenon in an H-type Darrieus wind rotor. A 2D incompressible numerical study is …

The present work is intended to assess the ability of state-of-the-art approaches with various
fidelity levels for accurate load predictions on vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT). The …

Dynamic stall effects significantly affect the aerodynamic load prediction of wind turbines. In
order to investigate the dynamic stall effects on the loads and responses of a 15 MW floating …

The purpose of this paper is to estimate the H-Darrieus wind turbine aerodynamic
performance, aerodynamic blade loads, and velocity profiles downstream behind the rotor …

In the analysis of the aerodynamic performance of wind turbines, the need to account for the
effects of rotation is important as engineering models often failed to predict these …

Continuous improvement of wind turbines represent an effective way of achieving green
energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuel. Conventional lift-type horizontal axis wind …

Considering the dynamic stall effects in engineering calculations is essential for correcting
the aerodynamic loads acting on wind turbines, both during power production and stand-still …

Accurate predictions on vertical axis wind turbine performance are important for the design
process but also challenging because the flow is highly unsteady involving a strong …

Efforts to increase the power output of wind turbines include Diffuser Augmented Wind
Turbines (DAWT) or a shroud for the rotor of a wind turbine. The selected duct has three …