Effect of vortex generators on the power conversion performance and structural dynamic loads of the Mod-2 wind turbine. Final Report

Technical Report · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984

OSTI ID:6248165

Sullivan, T L

Applying vortex generators from 20 to 100 percent span of the Mod-2 rotor resulted in a projected increase in annual energy capture of 20 percent and reduced the wind speed at which rated power is reached by nearly 3 m/sec. Application of vortex generators from 20 to 70 percent span, the fixed portion of the Mod-2 rotor, resulted in a projected increase in annual energy capture of about half this. This improved performance came at the cost of a small increase in cyclic blade loads in below rated power conditions. Cyclic blade loads were found to correlate well with the change in wind speed during one rotor revolution.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
• OSTI ID: 6248165
• Report Number(s): N-84-29347; NASA-TM-83680; E-2131
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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