Local-circulation model for Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbines

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · J. Propul. Pow.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2514/3.22857· OSTI ID:5506812

Masse, B

A new computational model for the aerodynamics of the vertical-axis wind turbine is presented. Based on the local-circulation method generalized for curved blades, combined with a wake model for the vertical-axis wind turbine, it differs markedly from current models based on variations in the streamtube momentum and vortex models using the lifting-line theory. A computer code has been developed to calculate the loads and performance of the Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbine. The results show good agreement with experimental data and compare well with other methods. 12 references.

• Research Organization: Institut de Recherche, Quebec, Canada
• OSTI ID: 5506812
• Journal Information: J. Propul. Pow.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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17 WIND ENERGY
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INFORMATION
MACHINERY
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NUMERICAL DATA
TURBINES
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