Numerical Simulation on the Flow Control by Mounting Indented Gurney Flaps for a Wind Turbine

Abstract:

Numerical investigation of large thick and low Reynolds airfoil of wind turbines by mounting indented Gurney flaps was carried out. The influenced rules of the position of Gurney flaps on the aerodynamic performance of airfoil under same height of flaps were achieved, and the optimal position of Gurney flap was presented. At last, the mechanism of wind turbine performance controlled by Gurney flap was discussed. The results can provide the theoretical guidance and technical support to wind turbines control in practical engineering.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 512-515)
• Pages: 623-627
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.512-515.623
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Wan Li Zhao, Xiao Lei Zheng
• Keywords: Aerodynamic Performance, Blade, Flow Control, Indented Gurney-Flaps, Wind Turbine (WT)

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