Performance analysis of a vertical axis tidal turbine with flexible blades |
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Authors: | Mohamed Taher Bouzaher Belhi Guerira Mohamed Hadid |
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Institution: | 1.Laboratoire de Génie Mécanique,Université de Biskra,Biskra,Algeria;2.Unit of Applied Research in Renewable Energy,Garat Ettaam, Gharda?a,Algeria |
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Abstract: | In this study, a vertical axis tidal turbine with flexible blades is investigated. The focus is on analyzing the effect of flexible airfoils types and blade flexibility on turbine net output power. To this end, five different flexible airfoils (Symmetric and Non-symmetric) are employed. The results show that the use of a thick flexible symmetric airfoil can effectively increase output power compared to that achievable with a conventional rigid blade. Moreover, the use of highly flexible blades, as opposed to less flexible or rigid blades, is not recommended. |
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