Abstract
In this paper a method for an implementation of a 2D actuator cylinder flow model of an Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) is presented. The model is implemented in a full aeroelastic code including consideration of structural dynamics, dynamic inflow, tower shadow and dynamic stall, which is needed for a full load analysis relating to eg. certification of a VAWT turbine. Further on, principal load cases according to the IEC61400-1 are simulated for a fictitious 5MW VAWT turbine in it’s simplest 2 bladed Darrieus configuration. The IEC61400-1 load cases, originally developed for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT’s), are discussed regarding the application to VAWT’s. Further on a small section regarding aerodynamic flow in curved motion is included.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of EWEA 2013 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Publisher | European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) |
| Publication date | 2013 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition 2013 - Vienna, Austria Duration: 4 Feb 2013 → 7 Feb 2013 http://www.ewea.org/annual2013/ |
Conference
| Conference | European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | Austria |
| City | Vienna |
| Period | 04/02/2013 → 07/02/2013 |
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