RANS and Hybrid RANS-LES Simulations of an H-Type Darrieus Vertical Axis Water Turbine

Nowadays, the global energy crisis has encouraged the use of alternative sources like the energy available in the water currents of seas and rivers. The vertical axis water turbine (VAWT) is an interesting option to harness this energy due to its advantages of facile installation, maintenance and op...

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Main Authors: Omar D. Lopez Mejia, Jhon J. Quiñones, Santiago Laín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/9/2348