Aerodynamic Analysis of Darrieus Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines
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Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have characteristics that make them ideal for rural and urban applications, especially at low heights and under low wind speed conditions. This led to the idea of developing VAWTs using indigenous technology in Cuba. However, there is currently no established local technology for the conception, design, manufacture, and installation of such systems. This research was conducted with the objective of analyzing the aerodynamics involved in the design of low-power Darrieus-type vertical-axis wind turbines. Based on a review of relevant literature, a Darrieus H-type turbine was selected for design and performance evaluation using the QBlade v0.96 software, which applies the Double Multiple Streamtube (DMS) simulation model. The results obtained from the study indicate nominal power outputs ranging from 1.1 to 1.4 kW, depending on the proposed rotor configurations.
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