Aeroelastic stability analysis of a Darrieus wind turbine
Description:
An aeroelastic stability analysis has been developed for predicting flutter instabilities on vertical axis wind turbines. The analytical model and mathematical formulation of the problem are described as well as the physical mechanism that creates flutter in Darrieus turbines. Theoretical results are compared with measured experimental data from flutter tests of the Sandia 2 Meter turbine. Based on this comparison, the analysis appears to be an adequate design evaluation tool.
Date:
February 1, 1982
Creator:
Popelka, D.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department