The Influence of Eroded Blades on Wind Turbine Performance Using Numerical Simulations

During their operation, wind turbine blades are eroded due to rain and hail, or they are contaminated with insects. Since the relative inflow velocity is higher at the outer than at the inner part of the blades, erosion occurs mostly at the outer blade region. In order to prevent strong erosion, it...

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Main Authors: Matthias Schramm, Hamid Rahimi, Bernhard Stoevesandt, Kim Tangager
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/9/1420