Wind Turbines and Aerodynamics Energy Harvesters

Description

Wind Turbines and Aerodynamics Energy Harvesters not only presents the most research-focused resource on aerodynamic energy harvesters, but also provides a detailed review on aeroacoustics characteristics. The book considers all developing aspects of 3D printed miniature and large-size Savonious wind harvesters, while also introducing and discussing bladeless and aeroelastic harvesters. Following with a review of Off-shore wind turbine aerodynamics modeling and measurements, the book continues the discussion by comparing the numerical codes for floating offshore wind turbines. Each chapter contains a detailed analysis and numerical and experimental case studies that consider recent research design, developments, and their application in practice.

Written by an experienced, international team in this cross-disciplinary field, the book is an invaluable reference for wind power engineers, technicians and manufacturers, as well as researchers examining one of the most promising and efficient sources of renewable energy.

Key Features Offers numerical models and case studies by experienced authors in this field Contains an overview and analysis of the latest research Explores 3D printing technology and the production of wind harvesters for real applications Includes, and uses, ANSYS FLUENT case files Readership

Advanced level engineering students and postgraduates. For students, the book contains the essential results and new research findings as well as details and practical prototypes of harvester design and measurements and demonstrations

1. General introduction to wind turbines 2. 3D printed miniature Savonious wind harvester 3. Savonious wind turbine above a bluff-body 4. Bladeless wind power harvester and aeroleastic harvester 5. Off-shore wind turbine aerodynamics modelling and measurements 6. Analysis codes for floating offshore wind turbines 7. Aeroacoustics of Wind turbines 8. Economics and Challenges and Potential Applications

Appendix A. Miniature wind harvester model design in Chapter 2 B. Preliminary wind tunnel test in Chapter 2 C. Wind tunnel test for harvester orientation impact in Chapter 2 D. Simulation settings for determining step height in wind tunnel test in Chapter 3