This white paper, developed by Gulf Wind Technology in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, presents a comprehensive aerodynamic characterization of wind turbine blades using both experimental testing and computational simulations.
The study explores how leading-edge manufacturing defects affect blade performance, combining cutting-edge technologies and methodologies:
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3D scanning & precision manufacturing with the Stratasys 3D Printer
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Experimental validation in the GWT Accelerator Wind Tunnel
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Computational simulations with COMSOL Multiphysics, OpenFOAM, and OpenFAST
Key findings reveal that defects on the leading edge can significantly impact aerodynamic efficiency with significant revenue losses for operators. The paper provides detailed wind tunnel and CFD data that highlight these performance variations and offers actionable insights for design improvements and defect mitigation strategies.
Access the full paper to explore the methodology, results, and implications for future turbine blade design.
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