CFD Software Helps Build a Better Wind Turbine  

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Ferguson, Stephen

Jenis: Article from Bulletin/Magazine - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Machine Design (Soft Copy ada dalam http://search.proquest.com/) vol. 83 no. 13 (Aug. 2010), page 46-49.
Topik: Software; Turbines; Wind Farms; Design Engineering

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For years, CFD software has helped engineers optimize designs in traditional industries such as oil and gas. So it's probably no surprise the software has also taken a role in renewable energy. For example, the software can predict the efficiency of a wind turbine while simultaneously calculating its structural loading. CFD software such STAR-CCM+ comes into play by letting users simulate the airflow over a potential site with different turbine configurations. This helps wind-farm developers see complex wind patterns, identify areas with high wind speeds and turbulence, and optimize turbine positioning. Most current wind-turbine designs use data from experimental testing on small physical models to maximize efficiency. This approach provides considerable insight into a particular design's performance. Other benefits of CFD software include an ability to exactly pinpoint extreme loading. This helps designers understand conditions that will ensure safe operation. In addition, a rapid turnaround time helps break dependence on preexisting design codes, letting designers more easily explore multiple "what-if" scenarios.

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