Selection of airfoils for straight-bladed vertical axis wind turbines based on desirable aerodynamic characteristics

• Main Authors: Islam, Mazharul, Amin, M. Ruhul, Ting, David S-K, Fartaj, Amir
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/56949/1/26-IMECE2008-66027.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/56949/; http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=1642285
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Selection of the airfoil is crucial for better aerodynamic performance and dimensions of a smaller-capacity SB-VAWT which can compete with conventional energy sources in niche markets like urban areas and off-grid remote applications for diversified applications. Airfoil related design changes also...