Simulation of train induced forced wind draft for generating electrical power from Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)

• Main Authors: Chilugodu, Nikhita, Yoon, Yong-Jin, Chua, Kah Soon, Datta, Dhruv, Baek, Jong Dae, Park, Taezoon, Park, Woo-Tae
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/105011; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/16808; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12541-012-0156-6
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Singapore’s lack of ideal geographic location and natural resources created the need to generate renewable energy to offset its carbon footprint. The characteristics of the wind in tropical climates, which is turbulent flow in multiple directions, encouraged the use of the Vertical Axis Wind Turbine...