Numerical investigation of conventional and tapered Savonius hydrokinetic turbines for low-velocity hydropower application in an irrigation channel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2020.100871
Abstract: Abstract In the present work, computational fluid dynamics simulation was carried out using ANSYS Fluent to study the performance of conventional and tapered turbine blades for hydrokinetic power generation. The sliding mesh technique is used… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; conventional tapered; savonius; turbine blades ... See more keywords
Data-driven multi-objective optimization of aerodynamics and aeroacoustics in dual Savonius wind turbines using large eddy simulation and machine learning
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0237963
Abstract: Savonius rotor is a popular form of vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) for small-scale and urban applications because of its straightforward design and self-starting ability. Dual VAWTs present challenges in terms of wake interactions and noise,… read more here.
Keywords: multi objective; wind; objective optimization; aerodynamics ... See more keywords
Structural Optimization of a Pipeline Savonius Hydro Turbine Based on Broad Learning
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DOI: 10.3390/app15169181
Abstract: Utilizing pipeline Savonius hydro turbines driven by the pressure difference in water flow in the irrigation pipelines to generate electricity can achieve stable and reliable charging of the sensor battery, thereby addressing autonomous energy supply… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; pipeline; savonius; pipeline savonius ... See more keywords
Numerical Study of a Novel Concept for Manufacturing Savonius Turbines with Twisted Blades
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DOI: 10.3390/en13081874
Abstract: This work presents a numerical study of the aerodynamic performance and the resulting flow field of two novel Savonius wind turbines with twisted blades. The novelty relies on the blade manufacturing process which is characterized… read more here.
Keywords: study novel; savonius; numerical study; turbines twisted ... See more keywords
Concept Selection of Hybrid Wave–Current Energy Systems Using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/jmse13101903
Abstract: Hybrid marine energy platforms that integrate wave energy converters (WECs) and hydrokinetic turbines (HKTs) offer potential to improve energy yield and system stability in marine environments. This study identifies a compatible WEC–HKT integrated system concept… read more here.
Keywords: multi criteria; decision analysis; energy; savonius ... See more keywords