Momentum models or streamtube models represent one of the fundamental approaches in modeling the aerodynamics of straight bladed vertical axis wind turbine (SB-VAWT) of Darrieus type. They are based on momentum (actuator disk) theory and widely used in performance evaluation of VAWTs. In this short review, the authors have strived to compile the basic momentum models that have been widely assumed in the literature for design and performance estimation of SB-VAWTs of Darrieus type. A comprehensive demonstration of the formulation needed for the implantation of these models is also proposed. Three streamtube models are investigated in this paper, namely, the single streamtube (SST), the multiple streamtube (MST), and the double multiple streamtube (DMST) models. Each of these models has it merits and demerits which are also thoroughly discussed in this review.
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Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Aerodynamics: Summary and Review of Momentum Models
Amin A. Mohammed,
Amin A. Mohammed
Mechanical Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 8064,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: www.alhedor.h@gmail.com
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Hassen M. Ouakad,
Hassen M. Ouakad
Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering,
Sultan Qaboos University,
P.O. Box 33,
AL-Khoud, Muscat 123, Oman
e-mail: houakad@squ.edu.om
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Ahmet Z. Sahin,
Ahmet Z. Sahin
Mechanical Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 1461,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Haitham M. S. Bahaidarah
Haitham M. S. Bahaidarah
Mechanical Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 84,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: haithamb@kfupm.edu.sa
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Amin A. Mohammed
Mechanical Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 8064,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: www.alhedor.h@gmail.com
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 8064,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: www.alhedor.h@gmail.com
Hassen M. Ouakad
Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering,
Sultan Qaboos University,
P.O. Box 33,
AL-Khoud, Muscat 123, Oman
e-mail: houakad@squ.edu.om
Industrial Engineering,
Sultan Qaboos University,
P.O. Box 33,
AL-Khoud, Muscat 123, Oman
e-mail: houakad@squ.edu.om
Ahmet Z. Sahin
Mechanical Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 1461,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: azsahin@kfupm.edu.sa
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 1461,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: azsahin@kfupm.edu.sa
Haitham M. S. Bahaidarah
Mechanical Engineering Department,
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 84,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: haithamb@kfupm.edu.sa
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals,
P.O. Box 84,
Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
e-mail: haithamb@kfupm.edu.sa
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Contributed by the Advanced Energy Systems Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY. Manuscript received October 21, 2018; final manuscript received January 15, 2019; published online February 18, 2019. Assoc. Editor: Ryo Amano.
J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2019, 141(5): 050801 (10 pages)
Published Online: February 18, 2019
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Received:
October 21, 2018
Revised:
January 15, 2019
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Mohammed, A. A., Ouakad, H. M., Sahin, A. Z., and Bahaidarah, H. M. S. (February 18, 2019). "Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Aerodynamics: Summary and Review of Momentum Models." ASME. J. Energy Resour. Technol. May 2019; 141(5): 050801. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042643
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