Investigating blade performance of small horizontal axis wind turbine based on blade element momentum theory

Franklyn Kanyako; Isam Janajreh

doi:10.1109/IT-DREPS.2013.6588158

Investigating blade performance of small horizontal axis wind turbine based on blade element momentum theory

Franklyn Kanyako
, Isam Janajreh

Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

6 Scopus citations

Abstract

The focus of most low wind turbine designers is how to maximize power extraction. Designing horizontal axis turbine for relatively low average wind speed requires power extraction at high tip speed ratio obtained at high angle of attack. These high angles occur at low Reynolds numbers which makes it even more difficult to generate sufficient lift to turn the blades. Therefore, the shape of the rotor blade is very important in determining the overall aerodynamic performance of the turbine. In this work, the blade element momentum theory is developed to automate the complete procedure. Three airfoils are taken for the comparative calculation of elemental power and thrust coefficient and other parameters such as circulation, torque and thrust distribution. The result is compared to experimental result for code validation. The goal is to contribute in predicting the performance of wind turbine blades and narrow down choices of airfoil in low speed regions.

Original language	British English
Title of host publication	2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013
Pages	85-90
Number of pages	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IT-DREPS.2013.6588158
State	Published - 2013
Event	2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013 - Amman, Jordan Duration: 29 May 2013 → 31 May 2013

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Name	2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013

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Conference	2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013
Country/Territory	Jordan
City	Amman
Period	29/05/13 → 31/05/13

UN SDGs

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Airfoils
Power coefficient
thrust
Wind Turbine

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Kanyako, F., & Janajreh, I. (2013). Investigating blade performance of small horizontal axis wind turbine based on blade element momentum theory. In 2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013 (pp. 85-90). Article 6588158 (2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013). https://doi.org/10.1109/IT-DREPS.2013.6588158

Kanyako, Franklyn ; Janajreh, Isam. / Investigating blade performance of small horizontal axis wind turbine based on blade element momentum theory. 2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013. 2013. pp. 85-90 (2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013).

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Kanyako, F & Janajreh, I 2013, Investigating blade performance of small horizontal axis wind turbine based on blade element momentum theory. in 2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013., 6588158, 2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013, pp. 85-90, 2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013, Amman, Jordan, 29/05/13. https://doi.org/10.1109/IT-DREPS.2013.6588158

Investigating blade performance of small horizontal axis wind turbine based on blade element momentum theory. / Kanyako, Franklyn; Janajreh, Isam.
2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013. 2013. p. 85-90 6588158 (2013 1st International Conference and Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology to Renewable Energy Processes and Systems, IT-DREPS 2013).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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