Abstract
This study focuses on the use of vortex generators (VGs) for performance augmentation of the stall-regulated AWT-26 wind turbine. The goal was to design a VG array which would increase annual energy production (AEP) by increasing power output at moderate wind speeds, without adversely affecting the loads or stall-regulation performance of the turbine. While the present work did not lead toimproved AEP for the AWT-26 turbine, it does provide insight into performance augmentation of wind turbines with VGs. The safe design of a VG array for a stall-regulated turbine has been demonstrated, and several issues involving optimal performance with VGs have been identified and addressed.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 80 |
| State | Published - 1996 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by R. Lynette & Associates, Inc., Seattle, WashingtonNREL Publication Number
- NREL/SR-440-21399
Keywords
- renewable energy (RE)
- wind turbine design
- wind turbine rotors
