Aerodynamics of the Darrieus rotor
Abstract
To analyze a Darrieus type crosswind-axis wind turbine, the forces on the system are expressed by a momentum analysis of the wake and by an airfoil theory at the lifting surface. Equating wake and wing forces yields equations for determining induced flows. Some available experimental data on rotor power and thrust coefficients are compared with theoretical results of Wilson and Lissaman (1974).
- Publication:
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Journal of Aircraft
- Pub Date:
- December 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976JAir...13.1023W
- Keywords:
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- Aerodynamic Coefficients;
- Rotor Aerodynamics;
- Thrust Measurement;
- Windmills (Windpowered Machines);
- Aerodynamic Forces;
- Airfoils;
- Energy Sources;
- Momentum Theory;
- Wakes;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer