Effects of blade tip flow on aerodynamic characteristics of straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines

G Tong, S Yang, Y Li, F Feng - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines (SB-VAWTs) are increasingly recognized as a
favorable choice for wind energy systems in both urban and offshore environments. This …

Numerical investigation of the use of flexible blades for vertical axis wind turbines

A Hijazi, A ElCheikh, M Elkhoury - Energy Conversion and Management, 2024 - Elsevier
This study proposes a novel vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) design with flexible blades
aiming to improve their energy extraction capability. The blade deformation is achieved …

Flow control techniques to improve the aerodynamic performance of Darrieus vertical axis wind turbines: A critical review

A Tayebi, F Torabi - Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) have attracted considerable attention in
recent years due to their potential for harvesting wind energy in urban areas and low wind …

Multi-objective optimization study on the performance of double Darrieus hybrid vertical axis wind turbine based on DOE-RSM and MOPSO-MODM

Z Shen, S Gong, H Zu, W Guo - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Double Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (DD-VAWT) effectively enhances
wind energy efficiency at low tip speed ratios. In this study, the multi-objective optimization …

Effects of the morphed trailing-edge flap parameters on the aerodynamic performance of NREL Phase II wind turbine

R Yin, JB Xie, J Yao - Wind Engineering, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This study assesses the impact of three morphed trailing-edge flap (MTEF) parameters (flap
deflection angle β, flap length b, and flap span length l) on increasing power and axial thrust …

Computational Fluid Dynamics Evaluations on New Designs of the Delta-Shaped Blade Darrieus Hydrokinetic Turbine

K Tantichukiad, A Yahya, AM Mustafah… - … of Automotive and …, 2024 - journal.ump.edu.my
In this research, the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approaches using ANSYS Fluent
solver was employed to evaluate new designs of the delta-shaped bladed Darrieus …

Role of Partial Flexibility on Flow Evolution and Aerodynamic Power Efficiency over a Turbine Blade Airfoil

K Koca, MS Genç - Aerospace, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this study, the aerodynamic performance of a cambered wind turbine airfoil with a partially
flexible membrane material on its suction surface was examined experimentally across …

[PDF][PDF] Evaluation of Stall Behaviour of a Slotted Airfoil at Low Reynolds Numbers

CZA de Almeida - 2023 - repositorio-aberto.up.pt
Stall occurs in an airfoil when it reaches a critical angle of attack and the flow detaches from
its surface, causes a sudden reduction in lift coefficient values. Several mechanisms have …

Review on the Effect of the Bluff Body on Wind Turbine Efficiency

I Zahed, A Zanj - Available at SSRN 4555011 - papers.ssrn.com
Improving turbine performance has become increasingly crucial in recent decades. Two
main approaches are used to increase turbine efficiency. The first approach involves …