Comparative analysis of counter rotating and conventional vertical axis wind turbine

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Abstract

Implementing small and medium sized vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) in rural and urban regions is of focus for many countries including India. Counter rotating vertical axis wind turbine is relatively simple in design and has better aerodynamic performance compared to conventional VAWT. This paper computationally investigates the performance of counter rotating and conventional H-type vertical axis wind turbine. Comparative analysis at various tip speed ratios (TSR) indicates, that at optimum TSR, the power output of the counter rotating wind turbine is about 25% greater than H-type VAWT of same size. This enhancement can be attributed to the reduction in tip vortex shedding and energization of downstream flow.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th International Conference on Energy, Power, and Environment, ICEPE 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665471244
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event4th International Conference on Energy, Power, and Environment, ICEPE 2022 - Shillong, India
Duration: 29-04-202201-05-2022

Publication series

Name4th International Conference on Energy, Power, and Environment, ICEPE 2022

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Energy, Power, and Environment, ICEPE 2022
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityShillong
Period29-04-2201-05-22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Optimization

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