Abstract
This paper extends earlier work by the authors to include effects of coupled rotor-tower motions on aerodynamic control of fluctuating loads on lightweight HAWTs. The purpose of these investigations is to assess the effectiveness of this type control in closed-loop actuation to increase structural fatigue life. The present study considers a light-weight teetered rotor mounted atop a 'soft' towercantilevered at its base, and attention is focussed on coupled flatwise motions. The fiberglass rotor blades have full-span pitch control. The primary concern is the control of fluctuating loads due to turbulent winds during rotor operation.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | 113-122 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Event | 1998 ASME Wind Energy Symposium Technical 36th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit - Reno, Nevada Duration: 12 Jan 1998 → 15 Jan 1998 |
Conference
| Conference | 1998 ASME Wind Energy Symposium Technical 36th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit |
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| City | Reno, Nevada |
| Period | 12/01/98 → 15/01/98 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by RANN, Inc., Palo Alto, CaliforniaNREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-25538