Self-adjusting wind turbine rotors: a concept

Journal Article · · Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6496649

Jordan, P F

A conceptual design is described for wind turbine rotor blades that can react to changing wind conditions. Studies indicate that self-adjusting rotors will be more economical to operate with large rotors, although there are still mechanical problems of scaling-up to be solved. Details of the design specifications, accompanied by a schematic drawing, are explained in terms of the aerodynamic test performance date obtained and the expected effect on overall performance. The segmented design concept will make the turbine blades easier to manufacture, transport, erect, and maintain.

• Research Organization: Martin Marietta Corp., Baltimore, MD
• OSTI ID: 6496649
• Journal Information: Energy (Stamford, Conn.); (United States), Vol. 3:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

17 WIND ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
WIND TURBINES
DESIGN
AERODYNAMICS
CONSTRUCTION
ECONOMICS
ENGINEERING
MAINTENANCE
MANUFACTURING
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE TESTING
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
ROTORS
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSPORT
WIND POWER
WIND POWER PLANTS
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUID MECHANICS
MECHANICS
POWER
POWER PLANTS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
TESTING
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