Optimization and Design for Wind Turbine Airfoil at Multiple Working Conditions Based on Genetic Algorithm

Abstract:

S827 wind turbine airfoil was considered as original airfoil, which was created by NREL. Linear perturbation methods were used to get new shape parameters of wind turbine airfoil. Optimization of original airfoil was carried out based on genetic algorithm and XFOIL software, which was used to get aerodynamic performance. Results shows that the lift-drag radio of optimized airfoil was remarkable improved under multiple working conditions. Aerodynamic performance of optimized airfoil was much better comparing with the original airfoil. The optimal design method for wind turbine airfoil used in this paper can be used to optimization design of high lift-drag ratio wind turbine airfoil. Engineering practical value is considered by this method and it is feasible and efficient through example.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 668-669)
• Pages: 230-235
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.668-669.230
• Online since: October 2014
• Authors: Ya Qiong Chen, Yue Fa Fang, Sheng Guo
• Keywords: Genetic Algorithm (GA), Hicks-Henne Shape Function, High Lift-Drag Ratio Airfoil, Linear Perturbation Method, NREL, Wind Turbine Airfoil, XFoil

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