Abstract
As part of a large project aimed at finding the optimal configuration for an aerogenerator to exploit wind power, an investigation was launched to find the most compact shroud possible. The dominant contributor to the shroud length is the structure downstream of the turbine (the diffuser). This component has an ever increasing cross-section as one progresses downstream, however, fast rate of area divergence will cause flow separation and the significant reduction in output power associated with it. It is the purpose of the present paper to demonstrate ways to overcome this difficulty. This can be achieved either by proper diversion and introduction of the shroud's external flow into the diffuser's inner boundary layer or alternatively, by the usage of a ring-flap.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-157 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Energy Conversion |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1977 |
Keywords
- Diffuser augmented wind turbine
- Flow bleeding (blowing)
- Ring-flap
- Wind power
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering