A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model Development
Models are crucial in the engineering design process because they can be used for both the optimization of design parameters and the prediction of performance. Thus, models can significantly reduce design, development and optimization costs. This paper proposes a novel equivalent electrical model fo...
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doaj-ab7d88b2e45244bf9d1e7137293ccb382020-11-24T22:52:02ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732015-09-01810106841071710.3390/en81010684en81010684A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model DevelopmentPierre Tchakoua0René Wamkeue1Mohand Ouhrouche2Tommy Andy Tameghe3Gabriel Ekemb4Department des Sciences Appliquées, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, CanadaUniversité du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 5E4, CanadaDepartment des Sciences Appliquées, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, CanadaDepartment des Sciences Appliquées, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, CanadaDepartment des Sciences Appliquées, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, CanadaModels are crucial in the engineering design process because they can be used for both the optimization of design parameters and the prediction of performance. Thus, models can significantly reduce design, development and optimization costs. This paper proposes a novel equivalent electrical model for Darrieus-type vertical axis wind turbines (DTVAWTs). The proposed model was built from the mechanical description given by the Paraschivoiu double-multiple streamtube model and is based on the analogy between mechanical and electrical circuits. This work addresses the physical concepts and theoretical formulations underpinning the development of the model. After highlighting the working principle of the DTVAWT, the step-by-step development of the model is presented. For assessment purposes, simulations of aerodynamic characteristics and those of corresponding electrical components are performed and compared.http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/10/10684wind turbinesDarrieus turbinemodelingelectrical equivalent circuit modelaerodynamic characteristicstheoretical formulationssimulationperformance prediction |
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Pierre Tchakoua René Wamkeue Mohand Ouhrouche Tommy Andy Tameghe Gabriel Ekemb A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model Development Energies wind turbines Darrieus turbine modeling electrical equivalent circuit model aerodynamic characteristics theoretical formulations simulation performance prediction |
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A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model Development |
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A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model Development |
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A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model Development |
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A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model Development |
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A New Approach for Modeling Darrieus-Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Rotors Using Electrical Equivalent Circuit Analogy: Basis of Theoretical Formulations and Model Development |
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new approach for modeling darrieus-type vertical axis wind turbine rotors using electrical equivalent circuit analogy: basis of theoretical formulations and model development |
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1996-1073 |
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Models are crucial in the engineering design process because they can be used for both the optimization of design parameters and the prediction of performance. Thus, models can significantly reduce design, development and optimization costs. This paper proposes a novel equivalent electrical model for Darrieus-type vertical axis wind turbines (DTVAWTs). The proposed model was built from the mechanical description given by the Paraschivoiu double-multiple streamtube model and is based on the analogy between mechanical and electrical circuits. This work addresses the physical concepts and theoretical formulations underpinning the development of the model. After highlighting the working principle of the DTVAWT, the step-by-step development of the model is presented. For assessment purposes, simulations of aerodynamic characteristics and those of corresponding electrical components are performed and compared. |
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wind turbines Darrieus turbine modeling electrical equivalent circuit model aerodynamic characteristics theoretical formulations simulation performance prediction |
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