Investigation of Suitable Savonius Wind Turbines for The Black Sea Coasts by Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Goktug M. I., Şener M. Z., Aksu E.

3RD INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON SHIP AND MARINE TECHNOLOGY, Trabzon, Türkiye, 10 - 12 Aralık 2024, ss.133-139, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Trabzon
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.133-139
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Savonius wind turbines, known for their simplicity, low manufacturing cost, and efficient operation at low wind speeds, present an ideal solution for regions with moderate energy demands. The Black Sea coast, characterised by relatively low average wind speeds, offers a suitable environment for deploying these turbines. The computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method is used in this study to compare how well four different Savonius turbine designs work at three average wind speeds: 3.2 m/s, 4.8 m/s, and 6.4 m/s. Simulations and analysis of the power coefficient (CP) of each model facilitate the identification of the optimal turbine configuration for maximising energy capture in this region. The findings provide a basis for selecting the most efficient Savonius turbine model tailored to the specific wind conditions of the Black Sea coast.