The accuracy of CFD simulations of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) is known to be
significantly associated with the computational parameters, such as azimuthal increment …

There has been a resurgence of interest in the development of small-scale vertical-axis wind
turbines (VAWTs) in the past few decades as is evident from the plethora of published …

Abstract Computational Fluid Dynamics is thought to provide in the near future an essential
contribution to the development of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines. The unsteady flow past …

A novel computational framework is presented for the lifetime prediction of vertical-axis wind
turbines (VAWTs). The framework uses high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) …

A symmetrical NACA 0018 airfoil is often used in such applications as small-to-medium
scale vertical-axis wind turbines and aerial vehicles. A review of the literature indicates a …

Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbines are experiencing renewed interest from researchers and
manufacturers, though their efficiencies still lag those of horizontal-axis wind turbines. A …

Small Darrieus wind turbines are one of the most interesting emerging technologies in the
renewable energies scenario, even if they still are characterized by lower efficiencies than …

In recent years, there has been an increased interest in the old NACA four-digit series when
designing wind turbines or small aircraft. One of the airfoils frequently used for this purpose …

To improve the efficiency of Darrieus wind turbines, which still lacks from that of horizontal-
axis rotors, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques are now extensively applied …

The use of vertical-axis turbines is raising interest in the field of hydropower production from
rivers or water channels, where suitable mass flows are available, without the need of high …