Converting wind energy into electrical energy using resonant wind generators, a comparative study
 
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University of Misan, Iraq
 
 
Submission date: 2024-11-10
 
 
Final revision date: 2025-06-28
 
 
Acceptance date: 2025-07-10
 
 
Online publication date: 2025-07-11
 
 
Publication date: 2025-07-11
 
 
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Firas Lattef Hussany   

University of Misan, Iraq
 
 
 
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A comparative study was conducted using computational fluid dynamics between two models of resonant bladeless wind generators having similar mass and material in order to study the effect resulting from the design profile on the aerodynamic performance, the frequency response, and then its impact on the power generated. Fluid structure interaction numerical modelling was performed using Ansys 16.1 software, by first modelling the flow field around the generator using the Large Eddy simulation turbulence pattern and then calculating the forces acting on the body and the frequencies of the vibration of the vortices . The analyses linking with the body by analyzing the mutual interaction between the fluid and the body using one-way fluid-structure interaction coupling with to study the vibrations resulting from the vortices and hence the energy can be produced from them. The study showed an improvement in the aerodynamic performance of the second modified model compared to the first, as the lift coefficient increased by 49.3%, while the drag coefficient decreased by 34%. On the other hand, the frequency ratio decreased in the second model by 2.3%, and this led to a significant increase in generated power in the second model compared to with the first one.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors would like to express their great appreciation to the Iraqi ministry of Higher Education and scientific Research, the University of Misan, Engineering college for their support to complete this study.
FUNDING
This study is a scientific activity of the authors without any funding from any other participants or companies.
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