Data set on the experimental investigations of a helical Savonius style VAWT with and without end plates
T. Micha Premkumar,
Seralathan Sivamani,
E. Kirthees,
V. Hariram,
T. Mohan
Affiliations
T. Micha Premkumar
Corresponding author.; School of Mechanical Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Seralathan Sivamani
School of Mechanical Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
E. Kirthees
School of Mechanical Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
V. Hariram
School of Mechanical Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
T. Mohan
School of Mechanical Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
The performance test on a helical Savonius style VAWT are carried out with end plates and without end plates for low wind velocities from 3 m/s to 6 m/s. The raw data measured using instruments are recorded using digital acquisition system. These data are processed and presented as dimensionless parameters namely, coefficient of power, coefficient of torque and tip speed ratio in order to compare it with other VAWTs. Keywords: Savonius style, Helical shaped blade, Vertical axis wind turbine, Performance, Low rated wind speeds
