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Performance parameters of Savonius type hydrokinetic turbine – A Review

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  • Kumar, Anuj
  • Saini, R.P.

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Energy crisis and high emission of fossil fuels are major driving forces for developing renewable energy based technologies. In order to meet growing demand for energy, hydropower can be one of the sustainable alternatives. Further, the hydrokinetic turbine is considered as one of the most emerging technologies which harness energy from flowing water. In this paper, an attempt has been made to review hydrokinetic energy theory for energy conversion system from water currents analogous to wind power system. The most widespread classes of hydrokinetic turbines are discussed in detail with respect to their benefits, drawbacks and desirable conditions for applications. It has been found that in spite of some prevailing downsides of vertical axis turbine like of self-starting and lower efficiency, vertical axis turbines are appealing for many riverine applications. One of the prominent turbines of its kind is the Savonius hydrokinetic turbine that has the capacity to self-start at a very low fluid velocity in the river, canal etc. However, Savonius type hydrokinetic turbine inherently has poor efficiency. A number of experimental and numerical studies with a large number of physical designs and parameters have been carried out in the area of Savonius rotor to enhance its efficiency. Under this study, review of different parameters affecting the performance of Savonius hydrokinetic turbine has been carried out and presented in this paper which may be useful for future studies to improve the efficiency of such turbines.

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  • Kumar, Anuj & Saini, R.P., 2016. "Performance parameters of Savonius type hydrokinetic turbine – A Review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 64(C), pages 289-310.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:64:y:2016:i:c:p:289-310
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.06.005
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