Local-circulation model for Darrieus vertical-axis wind turbines
Journal Article
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· J. Propul. Pow.; (United States)
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), Journal Name: J. Propul. Pow.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN JPPOE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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