Parametrical evaluation of the aerodynamic performance of vertical axis wind turbines for the proposal of optimized designs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.01.062
Abstract: Abstract Many studies have tried to give insight into the optimal values of solidity and the airfoil geometry that maximize the performance and self-starting capability of vertical axis wind turbines, but there is still no… read more here.
Keywords: axis wind; wind; geometry; vertical axis ... See more keywords
Effects of lateral wind gusts on vertical axis wind turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.11.074
Abstract: This paper investigates the effects of lateral wind gusts on the aerodynamic performance of vertical axis wind turbines. A synthetic approach coupling computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and the double multiple streamtube method is utilized… read more here.
Keywords: axis wind; effects lateral; vertical axis; wind gusts ... See more keywords
Experimental study on aerodynamic performance of deformable blade for vertical axis wind turbine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.03.181
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, a new type of blade model driven by single input for vertical axis wind turbine was developed, and it could achieve synchronous active deformation for both of blade leading edge and… read more here.
Keywords: axis wind; wind turbine; aerodynamic performance; deformation ... See more keywords
Theoretical and computational investigations of the optimal tip-speed ratio of horizontal-axis wind turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jestch.2018.05.006
Abstract: Abstract An important factor in the optimization of the geometry of a horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) is the design tip-speed ratio (DTSR). Previous research has suggested that DTSR values between 6 and 8 are desirable.… read more here.
Keywords: speed ratio; horizontal axis; axis wind; tip speed ... See more keywords
High-solidity straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine: Aerodynamic force measurements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2018.11.005
Abstract: Abstract Vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have many advantages over horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs), but due to the lack of knowledge of complicated aerodynamic mechanisms, the power generation of VAWTs is lower per equivalent… read more here.
Keywords: high solidity; axis wind; straight bladed; wind ... See more keywords
Design, manufacturing and validation of a vertical-axis wind turbine setup for wind tunnel tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2019.103949
Abstract: Abstract The potential of vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) for specific applications (floating off-shore or urban installations) has been reconsidered in recent years. This renewed interest has led to an increasing number of experimental studies on… read more here.
Keywords: axis wind; wind tunnel; vertical axis; wind ... See more keywords
A novel real-time feedback pitch angle control system for vertical-axis wind turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2019.104023
Abstract: Modern horizontal-axis wind turbines improve their performance by controlling the blade pitch, which is a well-developed technique in practical use. However, the application of this method in vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) is restricted, due to… read more here.
Keywords: pitch; axis wind; wind; real time ... See more keywords
Structural analysis of an offshore vertical axis wind turbine composite blade experiencing an extreme wind load
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marstruc.2020.102858
Abstract: Abstract The vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) configuration has many advantages for an offshore wind turbine installation. The VAWT is omnidirectional and its rotating mechanical components can be placed close to sea level. In this… read more here.
Keywords: axis wind; blade; wind turbine; composite blade ... See more keywords
Field measurement, model updating, and response prediction of a large-scale straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine structure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2018.07.057
Abstract: Abstract A renewed interest in vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs), especially straight-bladed VAWT (SB-VAWT), has been observed in recent years. Large-scale VAWTs were briefly explored in the 1980s, but have since been the subject of limited… read more here.
Keywords: large scale; straight bladed; axis wind; model ... See more keywords
Development of a wake model for Darrieus-type straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines and its application to micro-siting problems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.07.094
Abstract: Recent wake studies suggest that vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) exhibit a potential increase in packing density in wind farm situations. In this study, an analytical wake model fit for straight-bladed VAWTs is developed and… read more here.
Keywords: wake model; wind; wind turbines; axis wind ... See more keywords
Mechanisms of power augmentation in two side-by-side vertical axis wind turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.10.149
Abstract: Abstract Using two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, this study examines the physical mechanisms of performance improvement in a double rotor vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) as compared to a single rotor VAWT. It was… read more here.
Keywords: bypass; axis wind; rotor; rotor vawt ... See more keywords