Aerodynamics of wind turbines
Also listed as: אווירודינמיקה של טורבינות רוח
Rotor aerodynamics from the actuator disc to blade-element momentum theory, wakes and wind-farm effects. A small Israeli market and a strong export skill.
- Semester
- Semester B
- Weekly hours
- 3h
- Counts as
- Department electives
- Interest areas
- Environment and energy · Aeronautics and space · Flow and thermal design
Comes after
- Fluid mechanics 1
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What it covers
Topics
- Wind resource and statistics, Weibull distributions
- Actuator-disc and one-dimensional momentum theory, the Betz limit
- Blade-element theory
- Blade-element momentum with tip, hub and Glauert corrections
- Airfoil aerodynamics: lift and drag polars, angle of attack
- Rotor design: chord and twist distribution, optimal power coefficient
- Wakes and wind-farm interaction
- Unsteady aerodynamics and dynamic stall
- Loads and control: pitch, stall, tip-speed ratio
Results worth carrying out
Power coefficient, actuator disc
Tip-speed ratio
Blade-element momentum, thrust on an annulus
Figures worth knowing
- cp–λ curves
- Actuator-disc streamtube
- Airfoil polars
- Induction-factor distributions
Quick answers
When is Aerodynamics of wind turbines taught?
Aerodynamics of wind turbines (0542-4275) is taught in Semester B (spring), 3 weekly hours. It counts toward “Department electives” in the Tel Aviv University Mechanical Engineering elective requirements.
What do I need before 0542-4275?
Before Aerodynamics of wind turbines you need: Fluid mechanics 1.
What software is used in Aerodynamics of wind turbines?
Aerodynamics of wind turbines is normally taught with QBlade, OpenFAST, MATLAB.
Which jobs does Aerodynamics of wind turbines prepare you for?
Aerodynamics of wind turbines is part of the preparation for these roles: Renewable energy engineer.
Which interest areas include Aerodynamics of wind turbines?
Aerodynamics of wind turbines sits in these interest areas: Environment and energy, Aeronautics and space, Flow and thermal design.
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