Aerodynamic Optimization of a Wind Turbine Blade Designed for Egypt's Saharan Environment Using a Genetic Algorithm
This work aims to optimize the aerodynamic parameters (airfoil chord lengths and twist angles smoothed using Bezier curves) of the NREL 5MW wind turbine and a wind turbine designed for site-specific wind conditions to increase the wind turbine's annual energy production (AEP) under this site co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy Publishing Center
2015-08-01
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Series: | Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development |
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Online Access: | http://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/RESD/article/view/24 |