Electric Circuit Model for the Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of a Three-Blade Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine: The Tchakoua Model

The complex and unsteady aerodynamics of vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) pose significant challenges for simulation tools. Recently, significant research efforts have focused on the development of new methods for analysing and optimising the aerodynamic performance of VAWTs. This paper presents...

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Main Authors: Pierre Tchakoua, René Wamkeue, Mohand Ouhrouche, Ernesto Benini, Gabriel Ekemb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/9/10/820