Flow Characteristics of a Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Inclined Pitch Axes
Currently, vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT) are considered as an alternative technology to horizontal axis wind turbines in specific wind conditions, such as offshore farms. However, complex unsteady wake structures of VAWTs exert a significant influence on performance of wind turbines and wind fa...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/23/6281 |