Airfoil data for wind turbines
Abstract
Some of the problems encountered by wind turbine designers in applying aerodynamic characteristics of airfoil sections to design of wind energy conversion systems are reviewed. It is necessary to know airfoil characteristics over a wider range of Reynolds numbers and angles of attack than is necessary for aircraft applications. Some of the studies of the effects of changing airfoils on wind turbine performance are also reviewed.
- Publication:
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In Von Karman Inst. for Fluid Dyn. Wind Energy Conversion Devices 18 p (SEE N83-12526 03-44
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981wec..vkifQ....S
- Keywords:
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- Aerodynamic Characteristics;
- Airfoils;
- Wind Turbines;
- Angle Of Attack;
- Data Processing;
- Energy Conversion;
- Reynolds Number;
- Windpower Utilization;
- Energy Production and Conversion