Designs and performances of flexible and taut sail savonius-type wind-turbines

P.D. Fleming, S.D. Probert and D. Tanton

Applied Energy, 1985, vol. 19, issue 2, 97-110

Abstract: The behaviours of the turbines' sails are described and the optimal sail profiles (corresponding to maximum wind harnessing capabilities) are identified. The taut sail system is the preferred design.

Date: 1985
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