Evaluation of prediction methodology for blade loads on a horizontal axis wind turbine

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of Solar Energy Engineering; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2929941· OSTI ID:5781669

Hartin, J R ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA (US)

The accurate prediction of horizontal axis, wind turbine cyclic blade loads is critical in the design of a machine that is fatigue life limited. A rotor code called LOADS has been developed that analyzes blade loads for rigid-hub rotors of simple geometry but includes blade flap-wise flexing and unsteady aerodynamics. The code is described and the results of its application to the SERI combined experiment tests using turbulent wind simulation are presented with some initial conclusions regarding the accuracy of the results.

• OSTI ID: 5781669
• Journal Information: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Solar Energy Engineering; (USA) Vol. 112:4; ISSN 0199-6231; ISSN JSEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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17 WIND ENERGY
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99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
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AERODYNAMICS
COMPUTER CODES
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
DYNAMIC LOADS
FLUID MECHANICS
MACHINERY
MECHANICS
SIMULATION
TURBINE BLADES
TURBINES
TURBOMACHINERY
WIND LOADS
WIND TURBINES