Wake and wind farm aerodynamics of vertical axis wind turbines

The development of offshore wind energy, especially the steps towards deep water and/or higher density wind farms, revives the prospects of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs). Because VAWTs may reduce the cost of floating structures, there is a potential to lower energy costs. However, VAWTs are often assumed to be less efficient and less...

Simulation and validation of wake deflection in vertical-axis wind turbines

Wake Deflection Technique for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines using Actuator Line Model in OpenFOAM

Wake control using rotor tilting: Optimizing wind farm energy production through vertical wake deflection

Currently there is strong interest in the deployment of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydro energy. This is driven in part due to the negative consequences of burning fossil fuels, such as health issues and climate change. To optimize the energy extracted in a wind farm the turbines require some control algorithm. Today, wind...