Pérez-Terrazo, A.; Moreno, M.; Trejo-Zúñiga, I.; López, J.A. A Two-Stage Twisted Blade μ-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – An Enhanced Savonius Rotor Design. Preprints2024, 2024021655. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1655.v1
APA Style
Pérez-Terrazo, A., Moreno, M., Trejo-Zúñiga, I., & López, J.A. (2024). A Two-Stage Twisted Blade μ-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – An Enhanced Savonius Rotor Design. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1655.v1
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Pérez-Terrazo, A., Iván Trejo-Zúñiga and J. Alberto López. 2024 "A Two-Stage Twisted Blade μ-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine – An Enhanced Savonius Rotor Design" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1655.v1
Abstract
Wind turbines are a solution for sustainable energy, significantly reducing carbon emissions and fostering a circular economy for more cost-effective and cleaner power generation, in line with worldwide environmental aspirations. In this context, this research aims to explore a novel Two-Stage Twisted Blade micro-Vertical Axis Wind Turbine ($\mu$-VAWT) alternative inspired by the Savonius Rotor (SR). This investigation utilizes the $\kappa-\omega$ SST turbulence model to explore the power coefficient ($C_P$) and torque coefficient ($C_T$), finding $C_P$ values ranging from 0.02 to 0.04 across the turbine by altering the free stream velocity ($V$). $C_T$ analysis further delves into four specific sections, highlighting areas of particular interest. These results are validated by examining velocity contours, pressure contours, and streamlines in four horizontal sections, demonstrating that the proposed turbine model exhibits minimal torque fluctuation. Moreover, the analysis of vertical wind streamlines illustrates very low interference with various wind turbine proposals, underscoring the turbine's efficiency and potential for integration into diverse wind energy projects.
Keywords
VAWT; Energy Harvesting; Two-Stage Design; Renewable Energy; Wind Technology
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Sustainable Science and Technology
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