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2014
Conference Paper
Title

A free wake vortex lattice model for vertical axis wind turbines: Modeling, verification and validation

Abstract
Since the 1970s several research activities had been carried out on developing aerodynamic models for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs). In order to design large VAWTs of MW scale, more accurate aerodynamic calculation is required to predict their aero-elastic behaviours. In this paper, a 3D free wake vortex lattice model for VAWTs is developed, verified and validated. Comparisons to the experimental results show that the 3D free wake vortex lattice model developed is capable of making an accurate prediction of the general performance and the instantaneous aerodynamic forces on the blades. The comparison between momentum method and the vortex lattice model shows that free wake vortex models are needed for detailed loads calculation and for calculating highly loaded rotors.
Author(s)
Meng, F.Z.
Schwarze, H.
Vorpahl, F.
Strobel, M.
Mainwork
4th Scientific Conference "The Science of Making Torque from Wind" 2012  
Conference
Scientific Conference "The Science of Making Torque from Wind" 2012  
Open Access
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DOI
10.24406/publica-r-386935
10.1088/1742-6596/555/1/012072
Language
English
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