Aerodynamic Performance Prediction of Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Based on CFD

Author: L.X. Zhang, Y.B. Liang, X.H. Liu, Q.F. Jiao, J. GuoYear Published: 2013 Numerical simulation had become an attractive method to carry out researches on structure design and aerodynamic performance prediction of straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbine, while the prediction accuracy was the major concern of CFD. Based on the present two-dimensional CFD model, a…

Aerodynamic modeling of floating vertical axis wind turbines using the actuator cylinder flow method

Author: Zhengshun Chenga, Helge Aagaard Madsend, Zhen Gaoa, Torgeir MoanPublication: Energy ProcediaYear Published: 2016 Recently the interest in developing vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) for offshore application has been increasing. Among the aerodynamic models of VAWTs, double multi-streamtube (DMST) and actuator cylinder (AC) models are two favorable methods for fully coupled modeling and dynamic analysis…

Visual impact Evaluation of a Wind Park in a Greek Island

Author: Theocharis Tsoutsosa, Androniki Tsouchlarakia, Manolis Tsiropoulosa, Michalis SerpetsidakisbPublication: Applied EnergyYear Published: 2009 The visual impact of wind turbines is one of the main factors affecting public acceptance of wind parks. This paper evaluates the visual impact of a wind park in Chania, Crete, using the Spanish method of evaluation. The outcomes are combined with…

Life Cycle Assessment Harmonization and Results and Findings

Publication: National Renewable Energy LaboratoryYear Published: 2014 The data from the Life Cycle Harmonization Project show that life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from technologies powered by renewable resources are generally less than from those powered by fossil fuel-based resources. Only the very highest estimates for biopower overlap with the range of a fossil-fueled technology, and the central…