WER-17: Optimal design techniques for horizontal-axis wind turbines
Citation
W.H. Wentz, H.J. Stewart, D.L. Staples. Optimal design techniques for horizontal-axis wind turbines. Wind Energy Report no.17. Wichita State University. Center for Energy Studies, 1984, 136 p.
Abstract
This report is arranged in three parts. Part I is a
study by H.J. Stewart of the design exercise based upon his
-dual-optimumn techniques. Part II presents two WSU ROTOR
design programs (single-optimum, with and without variable
pitch, respectively). Part III presents a parametric study
in the form of a series of WINDl3 computer results, which
will compare the designs developed by the various
optimization methods in Parts I and II: the validity of
these design techniques will be investigated in light of
the added parameter of annual energy production as the
primary basis of comparison.
Description
In the public domain.. Prepared for
NASA - Lewis Research Center
under Grant NSG-3277.
General Release Date: February 1986