Energy crisis and high emission of fossil fuels are major driving forces for developing
renewable energy based technologies. In order to meet growing demand for energy …

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 …

The performance of a Savonius wind turbine with constant cross-sections is examined by
means of quasi 2D flow predictions executed in ANSYS CFX. Simulations were performed in …

This study aimed to understand the performance and shape characteristics of a helical
Savonius wind turbine at various helical angles. The power coefficient (C p) at different tip …

We experimentally studied the effects of end plates with various shapes and sizes on the
aerodynamic performance of helical Savonius wind turbines with twist angles of 180° and …

It is important to determine the most optimal configuration of a Savonius vertical axis wind
turbine that attains the best performance with a high self-starting ability. Thus, the effects of …

Conventional Savonius rotors have high coefficient of static torque at certain rotor angles
and a negative coefficient of static torque from 135° to 165° and from 315° to 345° in one …

The increasing need for access to reliable off-grid electricity in remote areas, coupled with
the negative effects of diesel-based generators, is driving demand for renewable and …

A strong contender for the utilization of the hydropower sources is Savonius turbine because
of its good starting characteristics and simplicity in fabrication. The aim of the present work is …

The limited electrical power inherent in rural and remote areas with a narrow width river can
be addressed with the utilization of a Savonius hydrokinetic turbine (HKT) that generates …