A critical review of vertical axis wind turbines for urban applications
R Kumar, K Raahemifar, AS Fung - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2018 - Elsevier
Wind energy is one of the most promising renewable energy resources for power
generation, and rapid growth has been seen in its acceptance since 2000. The most …
generation, and rapid growth has been seen in its acceptance since 2000. The most …
Urban wind conditions and small wind turbines in the built environment: A review
Wind conditions in the built environment are complex in nature and characterized by lower
wind speeds and higher turbulence due to the presence of obstructions. A growing body of …
wind speeds and higher turbulence due to the presence of obstructions. A growing body of …
Blade shape optimization of the Savonius wind turbine using a genetic algorithm
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 …
urban environment, due to unique features such as compactness, simple assembly, low …
Wind tunnel experiments of a newly developed two-bladed Savonius-style wind turbine
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 …
Savonius-style wind turbine specifically meant for a small-scale energy conversion. This …
Parametric analysis of model Savonius hydrokinetic turbines through experimental and computational investigations
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 …
scale power generation from free-flowing water and it can be deployed especially at sites …
Towards next generation Savonius wind turbine: Artificial intelligence in blade design trends and framework
Currently, the Savonius wind turbine (SWT) has established itself as a reliable wind turbine
solution, particularly for small-scale wind farms. It is a reliable form of power generation …
solution, particularly for small-scale wind farms. It is a reliable form of power generation …
Shape optimization of a Savonius wind rotor with different convex and concave sides
W Tian, Z Mao, B Zhang, Y Li - Renewable energy, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper introduces an optimization procedure of a modified Savonius rotor with different
convex and concave sides to maximize the power efficiency. A series of transient …
convex and concave sides to maximize the power efficiency. A series of transient …
Performance parameters of Savonius type hydrokinetic turbine–A Review
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 …
renewable energy based technologies. In order to meet growing demand for energy …
Influence of blade profiles on Savonius rotor performance: Numerical simulation and experimental validation
In this work, some notable blade profiles of drag-based vertical axis Savonius wind turbine
rotor have been investigated both numerically and experimentally to judge their …
rotor have been investigated both numerically and experimentally to judge their …
CFD study of Savonius wind turbine: 3D model validation and parametric analysis
A CFD study is conducted in order to characterize the dynamic behavior of a Savonius
vertical axis wind turbine. All simulations are executed using the open source code …
vertical axis wind turbine. All simulations are executed using the open source code …