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Title: Use of ailerons to improve control of large wind turbines

Conference · · Annu. UMR-DNR Conf. Energy, (Proc.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5345549

Studies have been conducted to determine feasibility of using aileron or spoiler controls as alternates to pitch control for large horizontal axis wind turbines. Results of the study show that either ailerons or spoilers can provide control necessary to limit turbine power in high wind conditions. 5 refs.

Research Organization:
Wichita State Univ, Kans
OSTI ID:
5345549
Report Number(s):
CONF-8010147-
Journal Information:
Annu. UMR-DNR Conf. Energy, (Proc.); (United States), Conference: UMR-DNR conference on energy, Rolla, MO, USA, 14 Oct 1980
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English