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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Performance study of ducted nozzle Savonius water turbine, comparison with conventional Savonius turbine
Savonius turbine presents an attractive, environmentally friendly and cost effective electric
generation in low velocity regions. However, this turbine has not been fully explored, as …
generation in low velocity regions. However, this turbine has not been fully explored, as …
Harvesting wind energy for improving performance of Savonius rotor
WA El-Askary, MH Nasef, AA Abdel-Hamid… - Journal of Wind …, 2015 - Elsevier
In this work three methods of controlling the wind direction were aiming at improving the
performance of Savonius rotor. The idea behind the new designs was to harvest the …
performance of Savonius rotor. The idea behind the new designs was to harvest the …
Geometric design optimization of a Savonius wind turbine
S Torres, A Marulanda, MF Montoya… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Savonius vertical-axis wind turbines are becoming an outstanding alternative for small-scale
power generation mainly due to their simple design, high self-starting performance at low …
power generation mainly due to their simple design, high self-starting performance at low …
Computational fluid dynamics and turbulence modelling in various blades of Savonius turbines for wind and hydro energy: Progress and perspectives
The world's focus is shifting towards solar and wind energies which are primarily
contributing to renewable energy. Wind turbines are subdivided into horizontal axis wind …
contributing to renewable energy. Wind turbines are subdivided into horizontal axis wind …
Evolution and progress in the development of savonius wind turbine rotor blade profiles and shapes
The blade profiles and blade shapes of vertical-axis Savonius wind turbine rotors have
undergone a series of changes over the past three decades. Wind turbine aerodynamicists …
undergone a series of changes over the past three decades. Wind turbine aerodynamicists …