Power output analysis and optimization of two straight-bladed vertical-axis wind turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.076
Abstract: The power output of two straight-bladed vertical-axis wind turbines is simulated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as well as analyzed and optimized using the Taguchi method. Five operating factors of incoming flow angle (β), tip… read more here.
Keywords: straight bladed; wind; power output; two straight ... See more keywords
Performance evaluation of profile modifications on straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine by energy and Spalart Allmaras models
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.03.071
Abstract: In this paper, we investigated the effect of profile modifications on straight bladed VAWTs equipped with symmetrical aerofoil (NACA 4-digit series of NACA 0012, NACA 0015, NACA 0018, and NACA 0021). Aerofoil profile modifications being… read more here.
Keywords: profile modifications; straight bladed; energy; naca ... See more keywords
Investigation of power performance and wake on a straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine with field experiments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.10.009
Abstract: This paper investigates the power performance and wake characteristics of a straight-bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) with field experiments. In order to observe the aerodynamic forces characteristics, the power performances measured by a torque… read more here.
Keywords: straight bladed; power performance; field; power ... 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
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