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27 articles for “turbine blades”
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Machine Learning Optimization for VARTM Carbon Polymer Laminates
Abstract: Vacuum-assisted resin transfer moulding (VARTM) is a key low-cost, out-of-autoclave process for manufacturing large-scale carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates crucial to aerospace wings, wind-turbine blades, marine hulls, and automotive structures. Unpredictable resin flow often leads to voids, dry spots, and race-tracking defects, resulting in 27.9% scrap rates and lengthy, costly trial-and-error design cycles. Although surrogate models provide rapid impregnation predictions for simple flat-plate geometries, vision-based monitoring is limited to idealized …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–245 Read article
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Computational Fluid Dynamics and Composite Material Study on Scoop-Type Savonius Turbine for Train-Based Energy Generation
Abstract: This study investigates the feasibility of integrating a scoop-type savonius vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) on the rooftop of a moving train to generate renewable onboard power. The motivation stems from increasing demands for sustainable energy solutions and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, particularly in transportation. A two-blade savonius turbine, with dimensions of 0.4 m in diameter and 0.5 m in height, was modeled in PTC Creo Parametric 3.0 and analyzed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 566–580 Read article
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Multi-directional Wind Turbine System Optimisation and Mathematical Modelling for India’s Sustainable Wind Energy Development
Abstract: The global trend towards green energy usage is expanding. Wind power is clean and sustainable and may compete with fossil fuels in the electricity market. This project's manufacturing cost must match fossil fuels or other energy sources to be competitive. The main investment in wind generation is in machinery and infrastructure. Wind power becomes competitive by lowering energy costs through turbine design, building, and operation. Understanding wind turbine activity over …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbines: A Review of Design Principles and Fabrication Approaches
Abstract: The need for renewable energy-based applications is rising in the modern world. The wind turbine is among the most practical energy sources. The best examples of using wind energy to its fullest extent are windmills. One such use for wind energy harvesting is the “Vertical Axis Wind Turbine” project work. In this project, the possibility of producing electricity and supplying it to bus stops, traffic lights, streetlights, etc. was investigated. …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Integration of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines into Urban Environments: Feasibility and Design Considerations
Abstract: Abstract This study aims to comprehensively investigate the performance of Savonius rotor wind turbines through a combination of numerical simulations and experimental testing. Initially, 3-dimensional CAD software Solidworks and ANSYS will be utilized to design detailed models of the turbines. Numerical meshes will then be generated around these models using FLUENT software, incorporating the k-ε turbulence model to simulate fluid flow fields. Parameters such as drag coefficient, lift coefficient, pressure …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Breakthroughs in Solar and Wind Energy Technologies
Abstract: The increasing urgency to combat climate change and transition toward sustainable energy systems has positioned solar and wind energy as cornerstone technologies in the global energy landscape. This paper, titled “Breakthroughs in Solar and Wind Energy Technologies,” explores recent innovations and trends that have significantly enhanced the efficiency, reliability, and affordability of these renewable energy sources. Key advancements discussed include breakthroughs in photovoltaic technologies, such as perovskite solar cells and …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Optimizing Power Generation from Building Ventilation Systems: A Study on Exhaust Fan Efficiency
Abstract: Due to population growth, the world's energy consumption has increased dramatically in both wealthy and developing nations in recent years, and by 2042, it is predicted to have doubled or more. Since a few years ago, the use of innovative sustainable power sources to meet energy demands has been gradually increasing. We've chipped away at a different idea because of this. As an alternative energy source, renewable energy (RE) resources …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article