{"title":"Effect of Dynamic Stall, Finite Aspect Ratio and Streamtube Expansion on VAWT Performance Prediction using the BE-M Model","authors":"M. Raciti Castelli, A. Fedrigo, E. Benini","volume":68,"journal":"International Journal of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering","pagesStart":1408,"pagesEnd":1421,"ISSN":"1307-6892","URL":"https:\/\/publications.waset.org\/pdf\/8038","abstract":"
A multiple-option analytical model for the evaluation of the energy performance and distribution of aerodynamic forces acting on a vertical-axis Darrieus wind turbine depending on both rotor architecture and operating conditions is presented. For this purpose, a numerical algorithm, capable of generating the desired rotor conformation depending on design geometric parameters, is coupled to a Single\/Double-Disk Multiple-Streamtube Blade Element – Momentum code. Both single and double-disk configurations are analyzed and model predictions are compared to literature experimental data in order to test the capability of the code for predicting rotor performance. Effective airfoil characteristics based on local blade Reynolds number are obtained through interpolation of literature low-Reynolds airfoil databases. Some corrections are introduced inside the original model with the aim of simulating also the effects of blade dynamic stall, rotor streamtube expansion and blade finite aspect ratio, for which a new empirical relationship to better fit the experimental data is proposed. In order to predict also open field rotor operation, a freestream wind shear profile is implemented, reproducing the effect of atmospheric boundary layer.<\/p>\r\n","references":"[1] T. Burton and D. Sharpe, N. Jenkins and E. Bossanyi, E., Wind Energy\r\nHandbook, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Baffins Lane, Chichester - West\r\nSussex, PO19 1UD, England, 2001, p. 61.\r\n[2] H. Glauert, Airplane Propellers, Aerodynamic Theory, Dover\r\nPublication Inc, New York, 1963, Vol. 4, Division L, 169-360.\r\n[3] R. J. Templin, Aerodynamic Theory for the NRC Vertical-Axis Wind\r\nTurbine, NRC of Canada TR LTR-LA-160, 1974.\r\n[4] P. C. 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