Vortex-induced motions are generally known as destructive phenomena for engineering
structures. Nevertheless, they have a positive effect which is their great potential to extract …

Apparently, most hydrokinetic literatures mainly concentrate on large-scale technologies
such as waves, tides and ocean current applications. This could be one of the reasons …

The Savonius wind turbine is one of the best candidates for harvesting wind energy in an
urban environment, due to unique features such as compactness, simple assembly, low …

Wind tunnel experiments have been conducted with a newly developed two-bladed
Savonius-style wind turbine specifically meant for a small-scale energy conversion. This …

This study designs a deflector to enhance the performance of a three-bladed vertical axis
wind turbine (VAWT) through the Taguchi method in association with a modified additive …

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 …

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 …

There are many advantages of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) compared with horizontal
axis wind turbines (HAWTs). Research has shown that VAWTs are more suitable for …

Amidst vertical axis wind turbines, Darrieus turbines stand out for their impressive efficiency.
However, these turbines encounter a significant challenge regarding their self-starting …

Savonius rotor is preferred for many power generation applications like tidal, wind and
hydro, especially on a small scale by virtue of its simple and inexpensive construction …