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V. Vinod Kumar

Publications 2

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CFD Simulation of Sohar Ambient Temperature Variation Effects on the Performance of a Wind Tunnel with a Fixed-Blade Wind Accelerator

Abdulhamed Hamdan Al-Hinai, Karu Clement Varaprasad, V. Vinod Kumar · Sohar University Journal of Engineering and Information Technology Innovations · 2025 · 10.69983/sujeiti/1220

Ambient temperature plays an important role in influencing the aerodynamic behaviour and energy efficiency of wind energy systems, particularly valid in arid and semi-arid regions such as Sohar. The present study shows a computational investigation into the effects of temperature variations on the performance of a wind …

Research article Open access

Evaluating the Wind Potential of Coastal and Inland Locations in Oman for Power Generation

Abdulhamid Al hinai, Karu Clement Varaprasad, V. Vinod Kumar · Sohar University Journal of Engineering and Information Technology Innovations · 2025 · 10.69983/sujeiti/117

The potential for wind energy in Oman is promising as a power generation option. Different locations in Oman demonstrate varying characteristics that indicate varying energy potentials for wind energy. The geographical features, wind speed variations, and wind directions all impact the potential for wind power generati …

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