Enhancing the Features of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines with Active Flap Control and Airfoil Design

In recent years, the research on Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) have been paving the way for the very large-scale (10-20 MW) floating offshore applications. For a cost effective utilization, VAWTs need to deliver superior aerodynamic and structural performance. Nowadays, the complex ow phenomenon of VAWTs have been better understood and the...