Aerodynamic design and optimization of a small-scale wind turbine blade using a novel artificial bee colony algorithm based on blade element momentum (ABC-BEM) …

R Özkan, MS Genç - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel optimization technique called the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm based
on Blade Element Momentum Theory (ABC-BEM) was developed and applied for the first …

Large-eddy simulation of the influence of hairpin vortex on pressure coefficient of an operating horizontal axis wind turbine

R Su, Z Gao, Y Chen, C Zhang, J Wang - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The formation, evolution, and shedding of vortices around the blade of a rotating wind
turbine affect the aerodynamic pressure distribution on the blade surface and consequently …

Experimental flow control investigation over suction surface of turbine blade with local surface passive oscillation

K Koca, MS Genc, D Veerasamy, M Özden - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Impact of the local flexible membrane (LFM) on aerodynamic phenomena including the
formation of a laminar separation bubble (LSB) and transition to turbulence was …

Experimental study of the wind turbine airfoil with the local flexibility at different locations for more energy output

K Koca, MS Genç, E Bayır, FK Soğuksu - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
A passive flow control device with a local flexible membrane material over the suction
surface was experimentally investigated with a smoke-wire experiment and time-dependent …

Investigation of the effect of hidden vortex generator-flap integrated mechanism revealed in low velocities on wind turbine blade flow

M Özden, MS Genç, K Koca - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the flap and vortex generator (VG) mechanisms which were employed
separately in aircraft were used as integrated first in literature. In this mechanism, the flap …

Impact of local flexible membrane on power efficiency stability at wind turbine blade

K Koca, MS Genç, S Ertürk - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The efficiency of wind turbines can negatively be affected by flow structures such as the
formation of laminar separation bubble or abrupt stall. This can decrease the aerodynamic …

Aerodynamics and fluid–structure interaction of an airfoil with actively controlled flexible leeward surface

X He, Q Guo, Y Xu, L Feng, J Wang - Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 2023 - cambridge.org
Piezoelectric macro-fibre composite (MFC) actuators are employed onto the flexible leeward
surface of an airfoil for active control. Time-resolved aerodynamic forces, membrane …

[HTML][HTML] Performance characterization of a slotted wind turbine airfoil featuring passive blowing

MZ Akhter, HK Jawahar, FK Omar, E Elnajjar - Energy Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Renewable energy is crucial for a sustainable future, and wind energy holds significant
potential as a viable solution to meet global demands. The current study employs high …

Systematic literature review on the design, efficiency and fabrication of wind turbine blades

H Almalki, B Safaei… - … Journal of Ambient …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
As one of the most prominent types of renewable energy, wind energy has become
increasingly popular around the world. Investment in this sector is highly reasonable and …

Investigating the best automatic programming method in predicting the aerodynamic characteristics of wind turbine blade

S Arslan, K Koca - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2023 - Elsevier
Automatic programming (AP) is a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that can automatically
generate computer programs and solve complex engineering problems. This paper presents …