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아크형 날개를 이용한 항력식 수직축 소형 풍력 터빈 설계 (Design of Drag-type Vertical Axis Miniature Wind Turbine Using Arc Shaped Blade)

  • 김동건;김문경;차득근;윤순현
    • 한국유체기계학회 논문집
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    • 제9권2호
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    • pp.7-12
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    • 2006
  • This study is to develop a system of electric power generation utilizing the wind resources available in the domestic wind environment. We tested drag-type vortical wind turbine models, which have two different types of blades: a flat plate and circular arc shape. Through a performance test, conditions of maximum rotational speed were found by measuring the rpm of wind turbine. The rotational speed was measured by a tachometer in a wind tunnel and the tunnel wind speed was by using a pilot-static tube and a micro manometer. The performance test for a prototype was accomplished by calculating power, power coefficient, torque coefficient from the measurement of torque and rpm by a dynamometer controller From the measurements for miniature turbine models with two different blades, the circular arc shape was found to Produce a maximum rotational speed for the same wind velocity condition. Based on this result, the prototype with the circular arc blade was made and tested. We found that it produces 500W at the wind velocity of 10.8 m/s and the power coefficient was 20%.

공력해석 및 구조시험을 통한 소형 복합재 블레이드의 구조 안전성 평가 (Structural Integrity through Aerodynamic Analysis and Structural Test for Small Wind Turbine Composite Blade)

  • 장윤정;정진환;이장호;강기원
    • 한국유체기계학회 논문집
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    • 제15권2호
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    • pp.63-68
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    • 2012
  • This paper deals with the aerodynamic analysis and structural test under estimated loading condition for small composite blade, which is utilized in dual rotor wind turbine system. Firstly, the front and rear blades of dual rotor wind turbine system were modeled using reverse engineering method. And using finite volume method, the aerodynamic forces were analyzed at the rated and cutout wind speed to identify the pressure distribution on blades. And then, the full scale structural tests were conducted according to load and strength based methodology in IEC 61400-2 to identify the structural integrity of composite blade.

Aeroelastic-aerodynamic analysis and bio-inspired flow sensor design for boundary layer velocity profiles of wind turbine blades with active external flaps

  • Sun, Xiao;Tao, Junliang;Li, Jiale;Dai, Qingli;Yu, Xiong
    • Smart Structures and Systems
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    • 제20권3호
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    • pp.311-328
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    • 2017
  • The characteristics of boundary layers have significant effects on the aerodynamic forces and vibration of the wind turbine blade. The incorporation of active trailing edge flaps (ATEF) into wind turbine blades has been proven as an effective control approach for alleviation of load and vibration. This paper is aimed at investigating the effects of external trailing edge flaps on the flow pattern and velocity distribution within a boundary layer of a NREL 5MW reference wind turbine, as well as designing a new type of velocity sensors for future validation measurements. An aeroelastic-aerodynamic simulation with FAST-AeroDyn code was conducted on the entire wind turbine structure and the modifications were made on turbine blade sections with ATEF. The results of aeroelastic-aerodynamic simulations were combined with the results of two-dimensional computational fluid dynamic simulations. From these, the velocity profile of the boundary layer as well as the thickness variation with time under the influence of a simplified load case was calculated for four different blade-flap combinations (without flap, with $-5^{\circ}$, $0^{\circ}$, and $+5^{\circ}$ flap). In conjunction with the computational modeling of the characteristics of boundary layers, a bio-inspired hair flow sensor was designed for sensing the boundary flow field surrounding the turbine blades, which ultimately aims to provide real time data to design the control scheme of the flap structure. The sensor element design and performance were analyzed using both theoretical model and finite element method. A prototype sensor element with desired bio-mimicry responses was fabricated and validated, which will be further refined for integration with the turbine blade structures.

수치해석 활용 대용량 풍력발전시스템 유지보수 시 타워 및 블레이드 후류에 따른 드론 블레이드 간섭 연구 (Numerical Investigation of Large-capacity Wind Turbine Wake Impact on Drone system during Maintenance)

  • 이준영;정현철;정재호
    • 풍력에너지저널
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    • 제14권3호
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    • pp.100-108
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    • 2023
  • The aim of this study is to develop guidelines for predicting interference between drones and wakes during non-destructive blade inspections in wind power systems. The wake generated by wind towers and blades can affect the stability of drone flights, necessitating the establishment of guidelines to ensure safe and efficient inspections. In order to predict the interference between drones and blades, environmental variables must be considered, including quantification of turbulence intensity in the wake generated by the tower and blades, as well as determining the appropriate distance between the drone and the tower/blades for flight stability. To achieve this, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis was performed using cross-sectional geometries corresponding to the main wind turbine blade and tower span locations. Based on the CFD analysis results, a safe flight path for drones is proposed, which minimizes the risk of collision and interference with towers and blades during maintenance operations of wind power systems. Implementation of the proposed guidelines is expected to enhance the safety and efficiency of maintenance work.

상온 및 방사선 경화 복합재 풍력 블레이드의 구조성능 비교 (A Comparative Study on Structural Performance of Wind Turbine Composite Blades with Room-Temperature and Radiation Curing)

  • 전재흥;김성준;신의섭
    • 한국전산구조공학회논문집
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    • 제25권3호
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    • pp.203-209
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    • 2012
  • 본 논문에서는 상온 및 방사선 경화 복합재 풍력 블레이드의 구조성능을 비교하기 위하여 단면 강성, 정적응력 및 동적 고유 진동수를 해석하였다. 먼저 상온 및 방사선 경화공정에 의한 복합재료 시편의 탄성계수 등 물성 값을 적용하였다. 블레이드의 단면 강성 값은 고형 복합재료 보 이론을 적용하여 유한요소 적분법으로 계산하였다. 허브 체결부위를 포함한 소형 풍력 블레이드를 상용 유한요소 프로그램으로 모델링하여 최대 변위와 응력분포 등을 확인하였다. 또한, 풍력 블레이드의 회전속도에 따른 원심력 효과를 고려하여 고유 진동수 해석을 병행하였다. 이와 같은 일련의 해석결과를 상호 비교함으로써, 상온 및 방사선 경화 복합재료의 물성 값 차이에서 기인하는 풍력 블레이드의 구조성능 변화를 정량적으로 분석하였다.

블레이드 형태에 따른 소형 수직축 풍력발전기의 실험적 연구 (Experimental Study of Small Vertical Axis Wind Turbine according to Type of Blades)

  • 이민구;오훈;박왈서
    • 한국산학기술학회논문지
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    • 제18권12호
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    • pp.88-92
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    • 2017
  • 풍력은 자원이 풍부하고, 끊임없이 재생되며, 공해물질 배출이 없어서 친환경적인 점에서 화석에너지 고갈 시에 대비한 유망한 대체 에너지원으로서 각광받는 에너지이다. 풍력발전기는 회전축의 방향에 따라 수평축 풍력발전기와 수직축 풍력발전기로 구분되며, 수직축은 발전효율이 낮은 단점이 있는 반면에 바람의 방향에 영향을 받지 않아 요잉 시스템이 필요가 없어 구조가 간단하고, 저 풍속에서도 풍력발전이 가능한 장점이 있어 현재 소형 수직축 풍력발전기가 주목받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 저 풍속에서도 발전 가능한 자이로밀형, 힌지형, 양문형의 블레이드 형태에 따른 소형 수직형 풍력발전기를 이용하여 1m/s~11m/s의 가변풍속에 따른 발전기의 출력전압 및 출력전류를 분석하였다. 연구결과 최대풍속 11m/s일 때 발전기 출력전압은 양문형 블레이드를 적용 시 자이로밀형 블레이드보다 67%, 힌지형 블레이드보다 9%가 증가되었으며, 발전기 출력전류는 양문형 블레이드를 적용 시 자이로밀형 블레이드보다 93%, 힌지형 블레이드보다 5%가 증가되었다. 본 연구를 통해 저풍속 및 고풍속에서의 발전이 용이한 양문형 블레이드의 우수한 출력특성과 실용화 가능성을 확인하였다.

전산해석을 이용한 수직축 풍력터빈의 실시간 공력해석 (A REAL TIME CFD SIMULATION OF THE VERTICAL-AXIAL WIND TURBINE)

  • 이명수;한병윤;박형구
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국전산유체공학회 2010년 춘계학술대회논문집
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    • pp.147-154
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    • 2010
  • The world is gradually running short of fossil fuel. Currently, the role of wind turbine is attracting great attention from all over the world. The objective of this study is to investigate blades of Vertical-axial wind turbine (VAWT) for optimum design using the CFD from the aerodynamics point of view. Because one of the performance of wind turbine depends on shape of blades, the study of comparing one gyro mill type blade and a modified one was carried out. Using the results of computation, we calculated and compared RPM for both models at same wind velocity. And we calculated angular acceleration and moment of inertia to find torque in every time-step. And the pressure contour and velocity profile around the blade were analyzed Also, this study is performed to calculate the wake effect.

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An approximate method for aerodynamic optimization of horizontal axis wind turbine blades

  • Ying Zhang;Liang Li;Long Wang;Weidong Zhu;Yinghui Li;Jianqiang Wu
    • Wind and Structures
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    • 제38권5호
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    • pp.341-354
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    • 2024
  • This paper presents a theoretical method to deal with the aerodynamic performance and pitch optimization of the horizontal axis wind turbine blades at low wind speeds. By considering a blade element, the functional relationship among the angle of attack, pitch angle, rotational speed of the blade, and wind speed is derived in consideration of a quasi-steady aerodynamic model, and aerodynamic loads on the blade element are then obtained. The torque and torque coefficient of the blade are derived by using integration. A polynomial approximation is applied to functions of the lift and drag coefficients for the symmetric and asymmetric airfoils respectively, where specific expressions of aerodynamic loads as functions of the angle of attack (which is a function of pitch angle) are obtained. The pitch optimization problem is investigated by considering the maximum value problem of the instantaneous torque of a blade as a function of pitch angle. Dynamic pitch laws for HAWT blades with either symmetric or asymmetric airfoils are derived. Influences of parameters including inflow ratio, rotational speed, azimuth, and wind speed on torque coefficient and optimal pith angle are discussed.

NREL 5MW 풍력터빈의 블레이드 하중 저감을 위한 개별피치제어 (Individual Pitch Control of NREL 5MW Wind Turbine Blade for Load Reduction)

  • 라요한;남윤수;손재훈
    • 대한기계학회논문집A
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    • 제36권11호
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    • pp.1427-1432
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    • 2012
  • 풍력터빈이 점차 대형화 되면서 로터 직경도 점차 커지고 있다. 로터 블레이드는 윈드시어와 타워교란 효과로부터 기계적 하중을 받게 된다. 이러한 기계적 하중은 풍력터빈의 수명을 단축시킨다. 따라서, 풍력터빈의 크기가 커짐에 따라 기계적 하중 완화를 위한 풍력터빈 제어 시스템 설계가 중요하다. 본 논문에서는 로터 블레이드의 기계적 하중 저감을 위한 개별 피치 제어에 대해 소개하고 IPC 성능 검증을 위해 시뮬레이션을 통하여 논의한다.

Analysis of the power augmentation mechanisms of diffuser shrouded micro turbine with computational fluid dynamics simulations

  • Jafari, Seyed A.;Kosasih, Buyung
    • Wind and Structures
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    • 제19권2호
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    • pp.199-217
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    • 2014
  • Reported experimental and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) studies have demonstrated significant power augmentation of diffuser shrouded horizontal axis micro wind turbine compared to bare turbine. These studies also found the degree of augmentation is strongly dependent on the shape and geometry of the diffuser such as length and expansion angle. However study flow field over the rotor blades in shrouded turbine has not received much attention. In this paper, CFD simulations of an experimental diffuser shrouded micro wind turbine have been carried out with the aim to understand the mechanisms underpinning the power augmentation phenomenon. The simulations provide insight of the flow field over the blades of bare wind turbine and of shrouded one elucidating the augmentation mechanisms. From the analysis, sub-atmospheric back pressure leading to velocity augmentation at the inlet of diffuser and lowering the static pressure on blade suction sides have been identified as th dominant mechanisms driving the power augmentation. And effective augmentation was achieved for ${\lambda}$ above certain value. For the case turbine it is ${\lambda}$ greater than ${\approx}2$.