Improvement of Aerodynamic Performance of Savonius Wind Rotor Using Straight-Arc Curtain

A straight and an arc-shaped curtain are combined to enhance the aerodynamic performance of the Savonius wind rotor. The straight-arc curtain is placed in front of the Savonius wind rotor to reduce the negative moment on the convex blade and increase the positive moment on the concave blade. The sta...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hongfu Zhang, Zhiqiang Li, Dabo Xin, Jian Zhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/20/7216