Analysis of the reciprocal changes in upper cervical profile and the risk factors for increasing cervical sagittal vertical axis after laminoplasty for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.105788
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to elucidate the reciprocal changes in the upper cervical profile and the risk factors for increasing cervical sagittal vertical axis (cSVA) after laminoplasty for ossification of the posterior… read more here.
Keywords: angle; risk; cervical spine; sagittal vertical ... See more keywords
Performance investigation of self-adjusting blades turbine through experimental study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.11.066
Abstract: Abstract In the quest for renewable energy sources and sustainable development, hydrokinetic energy available in marine currents, river currents, water flows and man-made canals should be harnessed. This is particularly true for rural and remote… read more here.
Keywords: axis current; performance; turbine; blade turbine ... See more keywords
Towards optimal layout design of vertical-axis wind-turbine farms: Double rotor arrangements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113527
Abstract: Abstract Designing an optimal wind farm layout requires fundamental knowledge of the interaction of wind turbines in an arrangement. In this paper, extensive high-fidelity CFD simulations are performed to investigate the influence of relative spacing,… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; wind; rotor arrangements; rotor ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation of the wake characteristics behind twin vertical axis turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114768
Abstract: Abstract Vertical axis wind and tidal turbines are a promising technology, well suited to harness kinetic energy from highly turbulent environments such as urban areas or rivers. The power density per occupied land area of… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; direction; axis; twin vertical ... See more keywords
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
Wake characterization of coupled configurations of vertical axis wind turbines using Large Eddy Simulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2018.11.008
Abstract: Abstract Large Eddy Simulations (LES) of three different coupled configurations of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) are reported for two values of Tip Speed Ratio (TSR). A few studies are currently available on the wake… read more here.
Keywords: configurations vertical; coupled configurations; large eddy; vertical axis ... See more keywords
Vortex-Induced Vibration of symmetric airfoils used in Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfluidstructs.2019.01.018
Abstract: Abstract We present an experimental study on a flexibly-mounted NACA 0021 airfoil, allowed to oscillate in the crossflow direction to investigate its Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) response at varying angles of attack, α , in the… read more here.
Keywords: induced vibration; airfoils used; vortex induced; vertical axis ... 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
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