Aerodynamics and Aeroelastics of Wind Turbines

The students learn to combine the small-scale effects of rotor aerodynamics with the large-scale interactions of the complex aeroelastic system and to understand both system-specific and component-specific effects. They learn the fundamentals of rotor aerodynamics and are able to perform a simple analysis or design of a rotor. The methods learned are extended for aeroelastic calculations of modern multi-megawatt class systems. The goal is a deep understanding of the complex, three-dimensional and transient flow processes on the rotor and the fluid-structure interactions in modern wind turbines.

Content

Introduction to the topics: Structure of wind turbines, locations, wind conditions and wind fields
Profile aerodynamics
Stationary and transient rotor aerodynamics
Structural analysis
Aeroelastic modeling in frequency and time domain
Load simulation and certification
Rotor blade design

Recommended Previous Knowledge

Fluid Mechanics I and II
Engineering Mechanics IV
Engineering Dynamics

Recommended Literature

Lecture script
Hansen, M.O.L., „Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines“, Earthscan, 2008

Type of Examination

written/oral

COURSE ENROLLMENT AND MATERIALS

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