Application of Circulation Controlled Blades for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
The blades of a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) rotor see an inconsistent angle of attack through its rotation. Consequently, VAWT blades generally use symmetrical aerofoils with a lower lift-to-drag ratio than cambered aerofoils tailored to maximise horizontal axis wind turbine rotor performance....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-07-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/6/8/3744 |