[HTML][HTML] A systematic investigation on the hybrid Darrieus-Savonius vertical axis wind turbine aerodynamic performance and self-starting capability improvement by …

F Ghafoorian, SR Mirmotahari, M Eydizadeh… - Next Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
The Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine is categorized as a lift-based power generation
turbomachine. However, the challenge of self-starting capability poses a potential obstacle …

Experimental and numerical study on the impact of inlet temperature inhomogeneity on the aerodynamic performance of a three-stage turbine

J Huang, Q He, Z Chi, G Yue, P Dong - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Gas turbines play an important role in power generation and propulsion. The simplification
of the real-engine condition during turbine design results in substandard gas turbine …

Application of Entropy Production Theory for Evaluating the Performance of a Gorlov Hydrokinetic Turbine

V Etemadeasl, R Esmaelnajad, K Gharlai… - Iranian Journal of Science …, 2024 - Springer
The main objective of this investigation is to evaluate the relationship between the Entropy
Generation Rate (EGR) and the performance of a Gorlov Hydrokinetic Turbine (GHT) …

[HTML][HTML] Performance enhancement of Darrieus wind turbines using Plain Flap and Gurney Flap configurations: A CFD analysis

WA Eltayeb, J Somlal - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have limited self-starting torque, especially in
urban areas with low and changing wind speeds. This study modifies NACA 0015 aerofoils …

Aerodynamic performance and efficiency enhancement of a Savonius vertical axis wind turbine with Semi-Directional Curved Guide Vane, using CFD and …

F Ghafoorian, SR Mirmotahari, M Mehrpooya… - Journal of the Brazilian …, 2024 - Springer
Savonius vertical axis wind turbines, as a type of drag-based power generator
turbomachine, have long been characterized by low-efficiency challenges. One of the …

A comprehensive investigation on Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine performance and self-starting capability improvement by implementing a novel semi-directional …

SR Mirmotahari, F Ghafoorian, M Mehrpooya… - Physics of …, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine is classified as a lift-based power generation
turbomachine. However, it is burdened with the limitations of mid-range efficiency and …

A systematic study on the aerodynamic performance enhancement in H-type Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines using vortex cavity layouts and deflectors

S Hosseini Rad, F Ghafoorian, M Taraghi… - Physics of …, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
The advantages of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have increasingly been recognized
as effective turbomachines. Nonetheless, significant challenges remain regarding their …

Deep Learning-Based Eddy Viscosity Modeling for Improved RANS Simulations of Wind Pressures on Bluff Bodies

AM Aly - Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2024 - jafmonline.net
Accurate prediction of wind pressures on buildings is crucial for designing safe and efficient
structures. Existing computational methods, like Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) …

Numerical Analysis of the Kline and Fogleman Airfoil's Effect on the Operation of Straight Darrieus Wind Turbine

H Iddou, N Nait Bouda, A Benaissa… - Journal of Applied Fluid …, 2024 - jafmonline.net
The blade profile selection is paramount for the efficient operation of straight Darrieus wind
turbines in terms of torque and power generation. In this work, we have used the Kline …

Numerical Model Parameters Impact on Savonius Wind Rotor Performance

M Lajnef, M Mosbahi, Z Driss, E Amato… - CFD …, 2025 - semarakilmu.com.my
Global greenhouse gas emissions are mostly caused by the production of energy extracted
from fossil fuels sources. Indeed, the use of renewable clean energy has become crucial to …