Active Pitch Control of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine: Enhancing performance in terms of power and loads including dynamic stall effects

Due to its inherent dynamic stability the Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) is a strong candidate for large (10-20 MW) floating offshore applications. However, there is room for improvement considering the VAWT’s aerodynamic and structural performance, so as to increase its cost-effectiveness. This thesis explores the VAWT’s potential of...