A new method for horizontal axis wind turbine angle of attack determination

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new method for horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) angle of attack (AOA) determination. Despite common circular planes for data extraction, here, data is extracted on rectangular planes. NREL Phase VI is used for validation of the method. Results show that even in a high velocity wind the proposed plane can be an appropriate choice. Furthermore, the average radial distributions of axial and tangential induction factors are calculated based on the velocity values at the planes. Moreover, local normal force coefficients are calculated and then, the local AOA are compared with 2D results and other 3D values for different wind speeds.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Energy Science and Technology
Pages425-428
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2012 International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering, ICSEEE 2012 - Guangzhou, China
Duration: 29 Dec 201230 Dec 2012

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume291-294
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2012 International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering, ICSEEE 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityGuangzhou
Period29/12/1230/12/12

Keywords

  • Angle of attack determination
  • Axial induction factor
  • NREL horizontal axis wind turbine
  • Tangential induction factor

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