Development of new tip-loss corrections based on vortex theory and vortex methods

Emmanuel Simon Pierre Branlard, Mac Gaunaa

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    Abstract

    A new analytical formulation of the tip-loss factor is established based on helical vortex lament solutions. The derived tip-loss factor can be applied to wind-turbines, propellers or other rotary wings. Similar numerical formulations are used to assess the influence of wake expansion on tip-losses. Theodorsen's theory is successfully applied for the first time to assess the wake expansion behind a wind turbine. The tip-loss corrections obtained are compared with the ones from Prandtl and Glauert and implemented within a new Blade Element Momentum(BEM) code. Wake expansion is seen to reduce tip-losses and have a greater influence than wake distortion.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number012012
    Book seriesJournal of Physics: Conference Series (Online)
    Volume555
    Number of pages8
    ISSN1742-6596
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventThe science of Making Torque from Wind 2012: 4th scientific conference - Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
    Duration: 9 Oct 201211 Oct 2012
    http://www.forwind.de/makingtorque/Home.html

    Conference

    ConferenceThe science of Making Torque from Wind 2012
    LocationUniversität Oldenburg
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityOldenburg
    Period09/10/201211/10/2012
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