Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine Development
In general, standard aerodynamic design is divided into two paths—numerical analysis and empirical tests. It is crucial to efficiently combine both approaches in order to entirely fulfill the requirements of the design process as well as the final product. An effective use of computational...
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| description | In general, standard aerodynamic design is divided into two paths—numerical analysis and empirical tests. It is crucial to efficiently combine both approaches in order to entirely fulfill the requirements of the design process as well as the final product. An effective use of computational analysis is a challenge, however it can significantly improve understanding, exploring and confining the search for optimal product solutions. The article focuses on a rapid prototyping and testing procedure proposed and employed at the Institute of Turbomachinery, Lodz University of Technology (IMP TUL). This so called Fast Track approach combines preparation of numerical models of a wind turbine rotor, manufacturing of its geometry by means of a 3D printing method and testing it in an in-house wind tunnel. The idea is to perform the entire procedure in 24 h. The proposed process allows one to determine the most auspicious sets of rotor blades within a short time. Owing to this, it significantly reduces the amount of individual subsequent examinations. Having fixed the initial procedure, it is possible to expand research on the singled-out geometries. The abovementioned observations and the presented overview of the literature on uses of 3D printing in aerodynamic testing prove rapid prototyping as an innovative and widely-applicable method, significantly changing our approach to experimental aerodynamics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c81f6b1d32942eaaed49e308fdc9f8c2022-12-22T02:53:38ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732019-04-01129162510.3390/en12091625en12091625Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine DevelopmentMichal Lipian0Michal Kulak1Malgorzata Stepien2Institute of Turbomachinery, Lodz University of Technology, 90924 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Turbomachinery, Lodz University of Technology, 90924 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Turbomachinery, Lodz University of Technology, 90924 Lodz, PolandIn general, standard aerodynamic design is divided into two paths—numerical analysis and empirical tests. It is crucial to efficiently combine both approaches in order to entirely fulfill the requirements of the design process as well as the final product. An effective use of computational analysis is a challenge, however it can significantly improve understanding, exploring and confining the search for optimal product solutions. The article focuses on a rapid prototyping and testing procedure proposed and employed at the Institute of Turbomachinery, Lodz University of Technology (IMP TUL). This so called Fast Track approach combines preparation of numerical models of a wind turbine rotor, manufacturing of its geometry by means of a 3D printing method and testing it in an in-house wind tunnel. The idea is to perform the entire procedure in 24 h. The proposed process allows one to determine the most auspicious sets of rotor blades within a short time. Owing to this, it significantly reduces the amount of individual subsequent examinations. Having fixed the initial procedure, it is possible to expand research on the singled-out geometries. The abovementioned observations and the presented overview of the literature on uses of 3D printing in aerodynamic testing prove rapid prototyping as an innovative and widely-applicable method, significantly changing our approach to experimental aerodynamics.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/9/1625small wind turbine (SWT)rapid prototypingwind tunnelnumerical flow analysis |
| spellingShingle | Michal Lipian Michal Kulak Malgorzata Stepien Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine Development Energies small wind turbine (SWT) rapid prototyping wind tunnel numerical flow analysis |
| title | Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine Development |
| title_full | Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine Development |
| title_fullStr | Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine Development |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine Development |
| title_short | Fast Track Integration of Computational Methods with Experiments in Small Wind Turbine Development |
| title_sort | fast track integration of computational methods with experiments in small wind turbine development |
| topic | small wind turbine (SWT) rapid prototyping wind tunnel numerical flow analysis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/9/1625 |
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