A review on technology, configurations, and performance of cross‐flow hydrokinetic turbines
Increased demand of energy leads to exploration of new sources of energy. In the last few
years, hydrokinetic energy technology emerged as an important area in the field of …
years, hydrokinetic energy technology emerged as an important area in the field of …
Effect of design parameters on the performance of helical Darrieus hydrokinetic turbines
This study aims to explore the effect of various design parameters, such as maximum airfoil
thickness, maximum camber in the blade profile, maximum camber position, helical pitch …
thickness, maximum camber in the blade profile, maximum camber position, helical pitch …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical investigation of Darrieus wind turbine with slotted airfoil blades
Low starting torque is considered as one of the major drawbacks of Darrieus type vertical
axis wind turbine (VAWT). Design optimization to overcome this problem by modifying the …
axis wind turbine (VAWT). Design optimization to overcome this problem by modifying the …
A numerical investigation on the influence of savonius blade helicity on the performance characteristics of hybrid cross-flow hydrokinetic turbine
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 …
alternative nature (positive and negative) of instantaneous torque generation by blades over …
Numerical and experimental study of the ducted diffuser effect on improving the aerodynamic performance of a micro horizontal axis wind turbine
In the present study, the impact of utilizing an encompassing duct on the aerodynamic
performance of a micro horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) was numerically and …
performance of a micro horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) was numerically and …
Performance analysis and tank test validation of a hybrid ocean wave-current energy converter with a single power takeoff
This paper introduces a hybrid ocean wave-current energy converter (HWCEC) that harvests
energy from ocean waves and current simultaneously with a single power takeoff. The wave …
energy from ocean waves and current simultaneously with a single power takeoff. The wave …
Design and characterization of a vertical-axis micro tidal turbine for low velocity scenarios
AG Yosry, A Fernández-Jiménez… - Energy conversion and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Small tidal turbines are considered economical and reliable for distributed electricity
generation. Low initial cost and ease of installation make them cover all sides of the …
generation. Low initial cost and ease of installation make them cover all sides of the …
A review on modifications and performance assessment techniques in cross-flow hydrokinetic system
The depletion and the adverse effect on the environment caused by fossil fuels are critical
reasons to divert the power generation medium into non-fossil fuels (hydro, wind, solar, and …
reasons to divert the power generation medium into non-fossil fuels (hydro, wind, solar, and …
Investigation of duct augmented system effect on the overall performance of straight blade Darrieus hydrokinetic turbine
Power generation utilizing the kinetic energy of river flow, tidal, and ocean currents have
encouraged the use of Darrieus turbines. However, the low power coefficient, poor self …
encouraged the use of Darrieus turbines. However, the low power coefficient, poor self …
Peak lift-to-drag ratio enhancement of the DU12W262 airfoil by passive flow control and its impact on horizontal and vertical axis wind turbines
S Acarer - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Recent studies have revealed that passive leading-edge slots on the pressure side has the
potential to increase both the peak and overall CL/CD of airfoils and may possess an …
potential to increase both the peak and overall CL/CD of airfoils and may possess an …