Modelling the structural loading of a small wind turbine at a highly turbulent site via modifications to the Kaimal turbulence spectra
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.12.074
Abstract: Although, wind turbines have traditionally been sited in open terrain, there is a growing trend of installing turbines in non-homogeneous terrain, such as urban areas. Recorded urban turbine failures suggest that turbine design has been… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; wind; small wind; turbulence ... See more keywords
Small wind turbines: A numerical study for aerodynamic performance assessment under gust conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.12.086
Abstract: Abstract In the present work, a numerical study aimed to analyse the effect of an extreme loading event on a Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) is performed. A 3D unsteady CFD model of the NREL… read more here.
Keywords: study aerodynamic; small wind; numerical study; study ... See more keywords
Assessing the IEC simplified fatigue load equations for small wind turbine blades: How simple is too simple?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.04.041
Abstract: It is well known that wind turbine blades are fatigue critical, with much literature and methodologies available for assessing fatigue loading of large wind turbine blades. Little research effort has been directed at assessing the… read more here.
Keywords: small wind; fatigue; turbine blades; life ... See more keywords
Energy and economic performance of small wind energy systems under different climatic conditions of South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2018.09.037
Abstract: Abstract Several studies have established the abundance of the wind resources in South Africa, which can position the country as a leader in wind power generation continentally if the resource is well harnessed. In acknowledging… read more here.
Keywords: wind; south africa; energy systems; wind energy ... See more keywords
Innovation in clean energy from man-made wind and small-wind generation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-74141-w
Abstract: The need to reduce global emissions leads us to look for various sources of clean energy. In recent decades, wind technology has advanced significantly, enabling large-scale power generation in both marine and terrestrial environments, as… read more here.
Keywords: wind; generation; usepackage; small wind ... See more keywords
Using the petiole of the miriti palm for the core of a small wind turbine blade
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0185573
Abstract: In many small wind turbine blades, the interior space between laminate skins is filled by a material core. The mechanical properties of the core are much less important than its density, which must be low… read more here.
Keywords: wind; wind turbine; core; turbine ... See more keywords
The innovation system for diffusion of small wind in Kenya: Strong, weak or absent? A technological innovation system analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2020.1771979
Abstract: Kenya is currently seeking to promote rural electrification through a decentralized approach for deploying renewable energy. This article asks whether an innovation system is in place to support the diffusion of small wind which could… read more here.
Keywords: small wind; innovation; innovation system; diffusion ... See more keywords
Small wind generation using complex airfoil turbine
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DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2019.1687073
Abstract: Abstract Near-ground wind is not stable and turbulent due to the ground effect and heat ventilation. Small wind generation system design for public utilities needs to catch the small wind to rotate the turbine blades.… read more here.
Keywords: turbine; wind; small wind; complex airfoil ... See more keywords
Using TurbSim stochastic simulator to improve accuracy of computational modelling of wind in the built environment
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DOI: 10.1177/0309524x18780388
Abstract: Small wind turbines are often sited in more complex environments than in open terrain. These sites include locations near buildings, trees and other obstacles, and in such situations, the wind is normally highly three-dimensional, turbulent,… read more here.
Keywords: wind; fluid dynamics; small wind; stochastic simulator ... See more keywords
Investigation of stiffness of small wind turbine blade based on vibration analysis technique
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DOI: 10.1177/0309524x19849824
Abstract: In this article, three small wind turbine blades of different materials were manufactured. Finite element analysis was carried out using finite element software ANSYS 14.5 on modeled blades of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics 4412… read more here.
Keywords: small wind; wind turbine; vibration analysis; finite element ... See more keywords
Cogging Torque Reduction Based on a New Pre-Slot Technique for a Small Wind Generator
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DOI: 10.20944/preprints201810.0440.v1
Abstract: Cogging torque is a pulsating, parasitic and undesired torque ripple intrinsic of the design of a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG), which should be minimized due to its adverse effects: vibration and noise. In addition,… read more here.
Keywords: technique; small wind; pre; cogging torque ... See more keywords