Effects of blade number on the aerodynamic performance and wake characteristics of a small horizontal-axis wind turbine
Hongfu Zhang, Jiahao Wen, Jianming Zhan, Dabo Xin
Topics & Concepts
WakeAerodynamicsVortexTurbineRotor (electric)Blade pitchWake turbulenceMechanicsWind tunnelWind powerTip-speed ratioVibrationTurbulence kinetic energyWind speedTurbulencePhysicsTurbine bladeAerospace engineeringEngineeringMeteorologyAcousticsMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringWind Energy Research and DevelopmentFluid Dynamics and Vibration AnalysisWind and Air Flow Studies