Experimental study of yawed inflow around wind turbine rotor [PDF]
, 2012 In this article, we present an experimental study in a wind tunnel of a three-bladed, Rutland 503 model, horizontal axis yawed wind turbine. Power measurement and an exploration downstream wake of the turbine using particle image velocimetry measurements
MASSOUH, Fawaz +4 more
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A Survey on Non-Destructive Smart Inspection of Wind Turbine Blades Based on Industry 4.0 Strategy
Applied Mechanics, 2022 Wind turbines are known to be the most efficient method of green energy production, and wind turbine blades (WTBs) are known as a key component of the wind turbine system, with a major influence on the efficiency of the entire system. Wind turbine blades
Mariya Dimitrova +5 more
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Numerical Simulation of Fluid-Structure Coupling for a Multi-Blade Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine
Applied Sciences, 2023 The aerodynamic characteristics of the vertical-axis wind turbine with three, four, five, and six blades are studied numerically. A coupling model of fluid flow and solid turbine blade is established to model the interactions between air and wind turbine.
Xiao Zhang, Maosheng Zheng
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Microtab dynamic modelling for wind turbine blade load rejection [PDF]
, 2014 A dynamic model characterising the effect of microtab deployment on the aerodynamics of its base aerofoil is presented. The developed model predicts the transient aerodynamic coefficients consistent with the experimental and computational data reported ...
Busawon, Krishna +2 more
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Research on Structural Failure Analysis and Strengthening Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Blades
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022 The existing blade protection mechanisms are highly dependent on the control system and its power supply. Safety of offshore wind turbines cannot be guaranteed under extreme weather when the control protection mechanisms fail.
Xiaohan Fu, Meiping Sheng
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Unsteady flow field in a mini VAWT with relative rotation blades: analysis of temporal results [PDF]
, 2013 The present wind turbine is a small one which can be used on roofs or in gardens. This turbine has a vertical axis. Each turbine blade combines a rotating movement around its own axis and around the main rotor axis.
SIMONET, Sophie +2 more
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Rekayasa Mesin, 2020 Wind energy was one of the renewable energy alternatives with the biggest potential in Indonesia to be used as a power plant. Balikpapan is an area with extensive coastal areas with great wind potential.
Illa Rizianiza, Diky Herfandi
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Application of Circulation Controlled Blades for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines [PDF]
, 2013 The blades of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) rotor see an inconsistent angle of attack through its rotation. Consequently, VAWT blades generally use symmetrical aerofoils with a lower lift-to-drag ratio than cambered aerofoils tailored to maximise ...
Velissarios Kourkoulis +5 more
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On erosion issues associated with the leading edge of wind turbine blades [PDF]
, 2013 The increasing developments in wind turbine technology, coupled with an unpredictable operating environment, presents significant challenges regarding erosion issues on the leading edge of the blade tips.
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Experimental Study of Wind Booster Addition for Savonius Vertical Wind Turbine of Two Blades Variations Using Low Wind Speed [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 The Wind turbine is a tool used in Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS). The wind turbine produces electricity by converting wind energy into kinetic energy and spinning to produce electricity.
Yohana Eflita +4 more
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