Optimization Study of Collector Fins Number Impact on Wind Capture System Performances

Wind power was a renewable energy source that harnessed natural airflow to produce electricity. Advanced wind capture systems, such as the one studied here, aimed to improve efficiency to maximize energy conversion. This paper presented a numerical study of the influence of the number of inlets or the number of fins of the wind collector on the performance of the system, focusing on maximizing the wind speed in the cylindrical part. We started by simulating different configurations with varying numbers of fins, analyzing how this affected the wind capture ability of the system. We then examined how this wind capture capacity related to the amplification coefficient, which measured the increase in wind speed through the system. By conducting this study, we determined the optimal number of blades to maximize wind capture efficiency and wind speed amplification compared to the baseline system. This allowed us to optimize the system design for optimal performance in various wind conditions