Theoretical investigation of the power curve of small HAWT by combining aerodynamic and mechatronic systems

• Published in: International journal of energy research Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 433 - 440
• Main Authors: Chen, Yu‐Jen, Shiah, Yui‐Chuin, Tsai, Yi‐Lun, Chang, Chia‐Hsiang, Chen, Ming‐Huang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2022
• Subjects: Aerodynamics; Computer software; Data collection; dynamic model; Dynamic models; Field tests; Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines; Mechatronics; Momentum; Momentum theory; Performance evaluation; Permanent magnets; prediction of power performance curve; Prototypes; small HAWT; Torque; Turbine engines; Turbines; Wind power; Wind speed; Wind tunnel testing; Wind tunnels

Summary In this paper, a dynamic model is presented to analytically evaluate the power performance of small horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) by integrating all related theories in aerodynamics and mechatronics. This model is implemented into a computer program for predicting the output torque and...