This article presents a numerical modeling approach to predict the aerodynamic loads on vertical axis wind turbines, focusing on the effects of blade pitch and yaw angle.
A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study on the aerodynamic loads of a vertical axis wind turbine, exploring the impact of turbine geometry and operating conditions.
A comprehensive review of numerical modeling techniques for predicting aerodynamic loads on vertical axis wind turbines, highlighting recent advances and challenges.
An online tool developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to calculate aerodynamic loads on vertical axis wind turbines, using a combination of numerical models and experimental data.
A video tutorial demonstrating the use of OpenFOAM for numerical modeling of vertical axis wind turbine aerodynamics, covering mesh generation, simulation setup, and results analysis.
A research project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) focused on designing and optimizing vertical axis wind turbines using numerical modeling and experimental techniques.
A journal article presenting a comparative study of experimental and numerical methods for predicting aerodynamic loads on vertical axis wind turbines, highlighting the importance of accurate modeling.
An official document from the International Energy Agency (IEA) providing guidelines and best practices for numerical modeling of vertical axis wind turbine aerodynamics, aimed at improving model accuracy and consistency.