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Computational fluid dynamics analysis of a modified Savonius rotor and optimization using response surface methodology

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In this article, a two-dimensional parametric analysis of a modified Savonius wind turbine using computational fluid dynamics is presented, showing the effects of three independent parameters of the rotor.
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This article aims to present a two-dimensional parametric analysis of a modified Savonius wind turbine using computational fluid dynamics The effects of three independent parameters of the rotor,

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Optimization of airfoil Based Savonius wind turbine using coupled discrete vortex method and salp swarm algorithm

TL;DR: In this paper, the optimization study of an airfoil type Savonius turbine is presented, focusing on maximizing the power coefficient of the turbine, using a Discrete Vortex Method (DVM) for calculating power coefficient, a Class Shape Transfer (CST) function code for generating coordinates of airfoils and a Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA) code for optimization.
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Optimization of the Shape of a Hydrokinetic Turbine's Draft Tube and Hub Assembly Using Design-by-Morphing with Bayesian Optimization

TL;DR: In this paper , a two-pronged approach is proposed to find the optimal shape of a hydrodynamic or aerodynamic surface by using morphing and Bayesian optimization.
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Application of Counter Rotating Rotors for Improving Performance of Savonius Turbines

TL;DR: In this article, a new configuration is proposed for using Savonius rotors by installing two counter-Rotating Savonians Rotors (CRSR) together, which demonstrate a considerable improvement in aerodynamic performance of the CRSR turbine in comparison to a single conventional rotor.
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Numerical investigation of modified savonius wind turbine with various straight blade angle

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of the straight blade angle on the turbine performance were studied, and it was concluded that the turbine with a straight blade angles of 100° model gives the better performance at higher Tip Sped Ratio (TSR) than other models.
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Airfoil Optimization using Design-by-Morphing

TL;DR: In this article , a design-by-morphing (DbM) method is proposed to generate a search space for topology optimization of 2D airfoils, which can reconstruct the entire UIUC database to >99.5% accuracy.
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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 tunnel and numerical study of a small vertical axis wind turbine

TL;DR: In this article, a combined experimental and computational study into the aerodynamics and performance of a small scale vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) was presented, where wind tunnel tests were carried out to ascertain overall performance of the turbine and two-and three-dimensional unsteady computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models were generated to help understand the aerodynamic of this performance.
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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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A review on the performance of Savonius wind turbines

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a review on the performance of Savonius wind turbines and present relevant information about their performance, bringing a discussion about the performance and benefits of using this type of turbines.
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Optimum design configuration of Savonius rotor through wind tunnel experiments

TL;DR: In this article, wind tunnel tests were conducted to assess the aerodynamic performance of single-, two-and three-stage Savonius rotor systems with both semicircular and twisted blades.
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