Multi-Directional Wind Turbine with Combined Savonius and Darrieus Rotors: A Comparative Performance Analysis

Authors

  • Swarnim Duwadi Department of Automobile and Mechanical Engineering, IOE Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
  • Pawan Khanal Department of Automobile and Mechanical Engineering, IOE Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
  • Abhishek Pandey Department of Automobile and Mechanical Engineering, IOE Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jes2.v3i1.66240

Keywords:

Savonius, Darrieus, Multidirectional wind turbine, CFD, Flow analysis

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive investigation into five distinct combinations of wind turbine configurations, each integrating Savonius and Darrieus rotors on a single shaft. The studied configurations include Single Stage Savonius and H-Darrieus, Two-Stage Savonius and D-Darrieus, Two-Stage Savonius and H-Darrieus, Helical Darrieus and Two-Stage Savonius, and Two-Stage Savonius and H-Darrieus in series. Our research uses Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations conducted using ANSYS Fluent to meticulously analyze and optimize these turbine designs. Through rigorous computational modeling and flow analysis, we aim to elucidate the performance characteristics, including torque generation, torque nature, flow time, and power output, for each configuration. Following thorough comparison, our findings highlight the double-stage Savonius and D Darrieus turbine as exhibiting superior performance attributes. This research contributes valuable insights into the advancement of multi-directional wind turbine technology, facilitating enhanced energy harnessing from varying wind conditions.

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Published

2024-06-04

How to Cite

Duwadi, S., Khanal, P., & Pandey, A. (2024). Multi-Directional Wind Turbine with Combined Savonius and Darrieus Rotors: A Comparative Performance Analysis. Journal of Engineering and Sciences, 3(1), 26–35. https://doi.org/10.3126/jes2.v3i1.66240

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