Atmospheric Full Scale Testing of a Morphing Trailing Edge Flap System for Wind Turbine Blades

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    Abstract

    A novel Active Flap System (AFS) has been developed at DTU Wind Energy, as a result of a 3-year R&D project following almost 10 years of innovative research in this field. The full scale AFS comprises an active deformable trailing edge has been tested at the unique rotating test facility at the Risø Campus of DTU Wind Energy in Denmark. The design and instrumentation of the wing section and the AFS are described. The general description and objectives of the rotating test rig at the Risø campus of DTU are presented, along with an overview of sensors on the setup and the test cases. The post-processing of data is discussed and results of steady, flap step and azimuth control flap cases are presented.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings. 26th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies
    Number of pages6
    Publication date2015
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    Event26th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies - Kobe, Japan
    Duration: 14 Oct 201516 Oct 2015
    Conference number: 26

    Conference

    Conference26th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies
    Number26
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityKobe
    Period14/10/201516/10/2015

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