The design and development of wind turbines is increasing throughout the world to offer
electricity without paying much to the global warming. The Savonius wind turbine rotor, or …

It is generally accepted that the presence of imperfections in pressure vessel components
can significantly reduce their buckling strength. In fact, the discrepancies between …

Renewable energy sources have proved their importance on a global scale as an optimum
alternative for fossil fuels. Wind energy is one of the most promising sources of renewable …

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 …

In recent years, the energy crisis severally appears due to the enormous human
development. The renewable energy is a new source for world energy demand nowadays …

Wind energy is a vital renewable energy source due to its abundance. The Savonius turbine
has proven to be a promising vertical axis wind turbine for converting wind kinetic energy to …

In this study, we present the results of a two-dimensional fluid-dynamic simulation of novel
rotor geometry with spline function which is derivative of the traditional S-shape Savonius …

River current energy is considered as the greenest energy available, as it has enormous
energies stored. It is a promising energy source in renewable energy due to the accessibility …

In aerodynamic studies, endplates or wingtip devices play a crucial role in enhancing the
performance of airfoil blades and minimizing losses. This is particularly important for wind …

This work presents an innovative technique to enhance the performance of the Savonius
wind turbine. The new technique is based on introducing an upstream deflector and …