This paper aims to predict the performance of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT), hence the modeling of kinetic energy extraction from wind and its conversion to mechanical energy at the rotor axis, is carried out. The H-type Darrieus turbine consists of three straight blades with shape of aerofoil attached to a rotating vertical shaft. The criterion on the selection of this kind of turbines, despite its reduced efficiency, is the easy manufacture in workshops.
A parametric study has been carried out to analyze the camber effect on the non dimensional curves of power coefficient so that the self starting features as well as the range of tip speed ratio of operation could be predicted.
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Symposium on the Fluid Dynamics of Wind Energy
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