Title of article
Aerodynamic Investigation of a Wind Turbine using CFD and Modified BEM Methods
Author/Authors
Tahani, M Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, End of North Kargar - University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran , Moradi, M Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, End of North Kargar - University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Pages
5
From page
107
To page
111
Abstract
In this study aerodynamics analysis of full scaled Vestas V47 wind turbine is carried out by the use of
modified blade element momentum (BEM) theory and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). In order to
determine accurate results BEM theory is programmed by considering drag coefficient, Glauert correction
and Prandtle tip loss factor. CFD simulation is determined employing k-w sst turbulence model and periodic
boundary condition. The investigation outcomes are compared with each other. To validate CFD and BEM
results, the only available data is real field measurement that is done by Vestas Company and power is
compared with these data. Finally, according to the accuracy of results and computational cost, it is obtained
that BEM is more applicable in engineering estimations.
Keywords
BEM , Aerodynamic , Wind turbine , CFD
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2016
Record number
2466601
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