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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

In the quest for renewable energy sources, kinetic energy available in small water streams,
river streams or human-made canals may provide new avenue which can be harnessed by …

Thanks to the continuous improvement of calculation resources, computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) is expected to provide in the next few years a cost-effective and accurate …

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 …

Energy harnessing from hydrokinetic systems has been explored over several centuries.
With advancements in the technology in last decade, and the intermittent nature of other …

One of the major drawbacks of having a hybrid cross-flow hydrokinetic turbine (HKT) is the
alternative nature (positive and negative) of instantaneous torque generation by blades over …