Load Reduction Potential Using Airfoils with Variable Trailing Edge Geometry

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Buhl ◽  
Mac Gaunaa ◽  
Christian Bak
Keyword(s):  
Reduction Potential ◽  
Load Reduction ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Edge Geometry

Investigation of the load reduction potential of two trailing edge flap controls using CFD

Wind Energy ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 449-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Heinz ◽  
Niels N. Sørensen ◽  
Frederik Zahle
Keyword(s):  
Reduction Potential ◽  
Load Reduction ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Trailing Edge Flap

Computational Study of the Risø-B1-18 Airfoil with a Hinged Flap Providing Variable Trailing Edge Geometry

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niels Troldborg
Keyword(s):  
Reynolds Number ◽  
Unsteady Flow ◽  
Computational Study ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Aerodynamic Characteristics ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Wind Turbine Blades ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Edge Geometry ◽  
Fully Developed Turbulent Flow

A comprehensive computational study, in both steady and unsteady flow conditions, has been carried out to investigate the aerodynamic characteristics of the Risø-B1-18 airfoil equipped with variable trailing edge geometry as produced by a hinged flap. The function of such flaps should be to decrease fatigue-inducing oscillations on the blades. The computations were conducted using a 2D incompressible RANS solver with a k-w turbulence model under the assumption of a fully developed turbulent flow. The investigations were conducted at a Reynolds number of Re = 1.6 · 106. Calculations conducted on the baseline airfoil showed excellent agreement with measurements on the same airfoil with the same specified conditions. Furthermore, a more widespread comparison with an advanced potential theory code is presented. The influence of various key parameters, such as flap shape, flap size and oscillating frequencies, was investigated so that an optimum design can be suggested for application with wind turbine blades. It is concluded that a moderately curved flap with flap chord to airfoil curve ratio between 0.05 and 0.10 would be an optimum choice.

Influence of Trailing-Edge Geometry on Hydraulic-Turbine-Blade Vibration Resulting From Vortex Excitation

1960 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunnar Heskestad ◽  
D. R. Olberts
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Vortex Shedding ◽  
Hydraulic Turbine ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Blade Vibration ◽  
Edge Geometry ◽  
Blade Thickness ◽  
Vortex Induced Vibrations ◽  
Approach Velocity

A study was made to determine effects of trailing-edge geometry on the vortex-induced vibrations of a model blade designed to simulate the conditions at the trailing edge of a hydraulic-turbine blade. For the type of trailing-edge flow encountered, characterized by a thick boundary layer relative to the blade thickness, the vortex-shedding frequency could not be represented by any modification of the Strouhal formula. The amplitude of the induced vibrations increased with the strength of a vortex in the von Karman vortex street of the wake; one exception was provided by a grooved edge, which is discussed in some detail. For a particular approach velocity, the vortex strength is primarily a function of the ratio of distance between separation points to boundary-layer thickness, the degree of “shielding” between regions of vortex growth, and frequency of vortex shedding.

Investigations on the Fatigue Load Reduction Potential of Advanced Control Strategies for Multi-MW Wind Turbines Using a Free Vortex Wake Model

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Perez-Becker ◽  
Joseph Saverin ◽  
David Marten ◽  
Jörg Alber ◽  
George Pechlivanoglou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Reduction Potential ◽  
Fatigue Loading ◽  
Vortex Wake ◽  
Load Reduction ◽  
Fatigue Load ◽  
Aerodynamic Forces ◽  
Actuation Frequency ◽  
Free Vortex ◽  
Wind Speeds

This paper presents the results of a fatigue load evaluation from aeroelastic simulations of a multi-megawatt wind turbine. Both the Blade Element Momentum (BEM) and the Lifting Line Free Vortex Wake (LLFVW) methods were used to compute the aerodynamic forces. The loads in selected turbine components, calculated from NREL’s FAST v8 using the aerodynamic solver AeroDyn, are compared to the loads obtained using the LLFVW aerodynamics formulation in QBlade. The DTU 10 MW Reference Wind Turbine is simulated in power production load cases at several wind speeds under idealized conditions. The aerodynamic forces and turbine loads are evaluated in detail, showing very good agreement between both codes. Additionally, the turbine is simulated under realistic conditions according to the current design standards. Fatigue loads derived from load calculations using both codes are compared when the turbine is controlled with a basic pitch and torque controller. It is found that the simulations performed with the BEM method generally predict higher fatigue loading in the turbine components. A higher pitch activity is also predicted with the BEM simulations. The differences are larger for wind speeds around rated wind speed. Furthermore, the fatigue reduction potential of the individual pitch control (IPC) strategy is examined and compared when using the two different codes. The IPC strategy shows a higher load reduction of the out-of-plane blade root bending moments when simulated with the LLFVW method. This is accompanied with higher pitch activity at the actuation frequency of the IPC strategy.

Hydroelastic Vibrations of Flat Plates Related to Trailing Edge Geometry

1961 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 671-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. H. Toebes ◽  
P. S. Eagleson
Keyword(s):  
Leading Edge ◽  
Equation Of Motion ◽  
Thin Plates ◽  
Comprehensive Treatment ◽  
Angle Of Incidence ◽  
Flat Plates ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Edge Geometry ◽  
Vortex Induced Vibrations ◽  
Hydroelastic Vibrations

Vortex-induced vibrations of thin flat plates are studied as a function of trailing edge geometry. In an effort to extend the analysis to a more comprehensive treatment than that provided by the common vortex model, the vibrations are considered as hydroelastic phenomena. An equation of motion is formulated. From a qualitative analysis of this nonlinear equation some expected features of its solution are set forth. A detailed experimental determination is made of the amplitude spectra of various thin plates mounted at zero mean angle of incidence in the test section of a water tunnel and suspended by a torsion spring through their leading edge. The effects of trailing edge geometry and elastic properties of plate support are explored. Data analysis gives interesting confirmation of the formulated equation of motion. The vibration is shown to become self-excited and the degree of two dimensionality of the wake is deduced to be determinative in regard to the severity of the vibration.

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