Ryan Randall1, Chunmei Chen1,*, Mesfin Belayneh Ageze2,3, Muluken Temesgen Tigabu4
FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.12, pp. 2657-2691, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.058169
- 23 December 2024
Abstract Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs) offer several advantages over horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs), including quieter operation, ease of maintenance, and simplified construction. Surprisingly, despite the prevailing belief that HAWTs outperform VAWTs as individual units, VAWTs demonstrate higher power density when arranged in clusters. This phenomenon arises from positive wake interactions downstream of VAWTs, potentially enhancing the overall wind farm performances. In contrast, wake interactions negatively impact HAWT farms, reducing their efficiency. This paper extensively reviews the potential of VAWT clusters to increase energy output and reduce wind energy costs. A precise terminology is introduced More >
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