Flow Control-Based Aerodynamic Enhancement of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines for Offshore Renewable Energy Deployment

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The composite control blade improves aerodynamic stability with an average power coefficient increase of 67.24%.
Leading-edge suction delays flow separation, enhancing performance in complex marine environments.
The gurney flap optimizes aerodynamic characteristics in the downwind region, further improving energy capture.
Systematic optimization of design parameters demonstrates significant benefits over single control strategies.

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Numerical simulation reveals improvements in power coefficient for vertical axis wind turbines, indicating effective flow control strategies.

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Numerical simulation reveals improvements in power coefficient for vertical axis wind turbines, indicating effective flow control strategies.