Can wind be a sustainable power source?

This chapter reviews the potential of wind as a sustainable power source. In particular, large-scale offshore wind farms have emerged as critical renewable energy technology to reduce GHG emission and autonomy in energy production.

Can ducted turbines extract kinetic energy from man-made wind resources?

An innovative idea of extracting kinetic energy from man-made wind resources using ducted turbine system for on-site power generation is introduced in this paper. A horizontal axis ducted turbine is attached to the top of the chimney to harness the kinetic energy of flue gases for producing electricity.

Can industrial exhaust and chimney flue gases be a high velocity man-made wind resource?

Industrial exhaust and chimney flue gases can be considered as a high velocity man-made wind resources. The proposed energy recovery ducted turbine system is helpful in extracting the kinetic energy of the chimney flue gases and thus can contribute to the power at the site itself.

Are man-made airflows a viable wind energy resource?

Consequently, the novelty of this contribution lies in the systematic analysis of man-made airflows as a viable wind energy resource, which can transform these systems from mere energy consumers into contributors to sustainable energy production.

Is small wind power feasible?

Recently, many studies have focused on the potential or feasibility of small wind power around the world. Elnaggar et al. 4 conducted a feasibility study of the wind energy potential in Gaza to feed a small wind turbine (WT) of 5 kW installable on the roof of residential buildings.

Can energy recovery ducted turbines be harnessed from chimney exhaust?

The proposed energy recovery ducted turbine system is helpful in extracting the kinetic energy of the chimney flue gases and thus can contribute to the power at the site itself. The results from the CFD based simulation analysis indicate that significant power can be harnessed from the chimney exhaust.