Effects of Blade Numbers on Wind-Induced Fatigue Lives of Straight-Bladed Vertical-Axis Wind-Turbine Tower Bases
Vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) are being reconsidered as a complementary technology to the more commercially used horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWTs) because of their economical installation and maintenance. The selection of the blade numbers is one of the crucial concerns for VAWTs. This stu...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
MDPI AG
2022-02-01
|
| Series: | Metals |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/12/2/321 |