Numerical Model Parameters Choice of Helical Savonius Wind Rotor: CFD Investigation and Experimental Validation
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https://doi.org/10.37934/cfdl.16.10.94111Keywords:
Helical Savonius wind rotor, wind tunnel, numerical model, Power Coefficient, torque coefficientAbstract
Electrical power is essential for human beings welfare. The available wind as a clean and renewable source of energy has whetted extensive interest over decades. Savonius vertical axis wind rotor as an energy converter has the merit of being adequate for specific implementations owing to its lower cost and independency on wind direction. From this perspective, multiple studies have been conducted to boost its efficiency. This research work emphasizes on the helical Savonius wind rotor (HSWR). The basic objective is to investigate the impact of selecting the numerical model parameters on its aerodynamic and performance characteristics. Experimental tests were realized with a 3D printed HSWR in a wind tunnel. The experimental performances in terms of power, static and dynamic torque coefficients were addressed. Next, a numerical study was undertaken through Ansys Fluent 17.0 software. Grid, turbulence model and rotating domain size tests were examined. Good accordance was obtained, which validated the numerical model with an averaged error of 5%. The maximum power coefficient proved to be equal to 0.124 at a tip speed ratio of 0.73 and 0.1224 at a tip speed ratio of 0.69, respectively, numerically and experimentally
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