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Discussion on the verification of the overlap ratio influence on performance coefficients of a Savonius wind rotor using computational fluid dynamics

João Vicente Akwa, Gilmar Alves da Silva Júnior, Adriane Prisco Petry

Renewable Energy · 2011 · 242 citations · 10 references

References

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Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow

Chia‐Jung Hsu · Nuclear Science and Engineering · 1981 · 15.2K citations

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering +17

Wind tunnel performance data for two- and three-bucket Savonius rotors

R.E. Sheldahl, B.F. Blackwell, L.V. Feltz · Journal of Energy · 1978 · 455 citations

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +17

Optimal blade shape of a modified Savonius turbine using an obstacle shielding the returning blade

Mohamed H. Mohamed, Gábor Janiga, E. Pap et al. · Energy Conversion and Management · 2010 · 329 citations

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +14

A double-step Savonius rotor for local production of electricity: a design study

Jean-Luc Menet · Renewable Energy · 2004 · 255 citations

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +16

The S-rotor and its applications

S. J. Savonius · Mechanical Engineering · 1931 · 244 citations

Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering +8