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An Experimental Study on the Performance of Savonius Wind Turbines Related With The Number Of Blades

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In this article, the effect of number of blades on the performance of the model of Savonius type wind turbine was investigated and the experiments used to compare 2, 3, and 4 blades wind turbines to show tip speed ratio, torque and power coefficient related with wind speed.
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This article is published in Energy Procedia.The article was published on 2015-04-01 and is currently open access. It has received 157 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Savonius wind turbine & Darrieus wind turbine.

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A critical review of vertical axis wind turbines for urban applications

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors highlight some of the major developments of VAWTs, with a focus on the integration with urban infrastructure, and draw several recommendations based on the state-of-the-art information on the subject for future studies and acceptance of wind turbines in the urban areas.
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Performance parameters of Savonius type hydrokinetic turbine – A Review

TL;DR: In this paper, an attempt has been made to review hydrokinetic energy theory for energy conversion system from water currents analogous to wind power system, and the most widespread classes of hydro-kinetic turbines are discussed in detail with respect to their benefits, drawbacks and desirable conditions for applications.
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Study on power performance for straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine by field and wind tunnel test

TL;DR: In this article, the power and torque performance of a straight-bladed VAWT is investigated by wind tunnel experiment and field test, and the relationship between operating conditions and wind velocity is verified.
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Performance study of ducted nozzle Savonius water turbine, comparison with conventional Savonius turbine

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed a novel system of ducted nozzle configuration around the Savonius rotor to increase the efficiency of the turbine, and the maximum power coefficient of the ducted turbine was increased by 78% compared to the conventional modified rotor.
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Parametric analysis of model Savonius hydrokinetic turbines through experimental and computational investigations

TL;DR: In this article, the performance of the Savonius hydrokinetic turbine (SHT) has been evaluated through simulation and experimental and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis.
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Wind Energy Handbook

TL;DR: The Wind Energy Handbook as discussed by the authors provides an overview of wind turbine technology and wind farm design and development, as well as a survey of alternative machine architectures and an introduction to the design of the key components.
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Wind turbines : fundamentals, technologies, application, economics

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TL;DR: In this article, the basic concepts of wind energy converters are discussed and the physical principles of wind Energy conversion are discussed, as well as the physical and structural properties of wind turbines.
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Wind tunnel performance data for two- and three-bucket Savonius rotors

TL;DR: In this article, a Savonius rotor wind turbine was tested in the Vought Corporation Systems Division 4.9- x 6.1m Low Speed Wind Tunnel to determine aerodynamic performance.
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Wind Turbine Technology

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a detailed history of wind turbine technology and its application in a wide range of applications, including wind turbines, wind farms, and wind energy conversion.
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On the performance analysis of Savonius rotor with twisted blades

TL;DR: In this paper, a three-bladed rotor system has been tested in a low speed wind tunnel, and its performance has been compared with conventional semicircular blades (with twist angle of 0°) on the basis of starting characteristics, static torque and rotational speed.
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