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Numerical Analysis of New Airfoils for Small Wind Turbine Blade
Abstract: Wind energy is the major renewable energy source available easily in abundance. It has become more popular than other renewable energy sources because of its compatible cost with conventional energy sources. The demand of small wind turbine in the market with a reliable, durable and more efficient technology is increasing. Blade is the key element of wind turbine. Performance of wind turbine blade mainly depends on its airfoil. In the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Experimental Techniques for Fatigue Analysis of a Small Wind Turbine Blade
Abstract: During the life span, a wind turbine blade experiences variety of the forces. These forces include gravitational force, centrifugal force, tangential force, thrust force, etc. Thrust force and gravitational forces create edgewise bending stress while the tangential forces (wind pressure) create flapwise bending stress. Centrifugal forces generate direct stress in the wind turbine blade. Most of the wind turbine blades fail due to bending in the flapwise direction. These induced …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Static and Dynamic Analysis of Wind Turbine Blade
Abstract: AbstractWind energy generation systems located on windy sites are exposed quite often to intense overloads as a result of the varying climatic conditions. So, vital information concerning the design of wind turbine is provided by the stress and strain mapping on a rotor, which leads to the blade’s failure. One of the main concerns in the rotor blade and the wind turbine blades’ aero elasticity is the analysis of static …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Comparative Environmental and Economic Assessment of Wind Turbine Blade Materials
Abstract: Wind energy has proven to be one of the most stable and non-polluting renewable energy sources to mass power production. For energy production wind turbine is an essential part of the wind power plant. The choice of the blade material and coating applied on it has a strong impact on aerodynamic performance, mechanical strength, fatigue life, manufacturing possibility, and environmental effects throughout the operating life of the turbine. Hence, authors …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 91–99 Read article
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Damping Techniques for Controlling Edgewise Vibration of Wind Turbine Blades
Abstract: AbstractEdgewise vibrations with low aerodynamic damping are of particular concern in modern multi-megawatt wind turbines, as large amplitude cyclic oscillations may significantly shorten the life-time of wind turbine components, and even lead to structural damages or failures. In this paper, five types of damping methods are studied. The tuned liquid dampers utilize the sloshing motion of the fluid to suppress structural vibrations and become a natural candidate for damping vibrations …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Design And Analysis of Carbon Filler Reinforced Composite Small Wind Turbine Blades
Abstract: Although wind turbines have great potential for capturing wind energy, their blades suffer from unstable aerodynamic loads as a result of operating for extended time in challenging conditions. Both structural and aerodynamic performance are negatively impacted by these loads. The effectiveness of the wind turbine and the use of wind energy are significantly impacted by the choice airfoil. Commonly used airfoils include NACA 4412, NACA 23012, and SG6043. The lift …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 79–89 Read article
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Evaluating the Effect of Carbon Fillers on the Mechanical Properties of Jute and Epoxy Composite Wind Turbine Blades
Abstract: Natural fibers are a sustainable substitute for synthetic materials because of many benefits, which include light weight, biodegradability, renewability, and affordability. An approach to sustainable blade design that shows promise is its use into wind turbine blades. The study focuses on jute/epoxy composite's tensile strength, impact strength, water absorption, void fraction and degradation with carbon fillers and apply in making small wind turbine blades. To fabricate the composites, two jute …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 191–203 Read article
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Performance and Robustness of Wind Turbine Blades Composed of Recovered Waste Carpet Fiber Polymer Composites
Abstract: Carpets stay in good condition for ten to fifteen years, after which they wear out and are discarded. The large amount of used carpet waste is often dumped in landfills, causing health risks, air pollution, and other environmental problems. To reduce the growth of landfill sites, it is essential to implement recycling measures for carpet waste, protecting the environment by reusing these materials in new products. Carpet are made from …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 53–66 Read article
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Experimental analysis of wind turbine blade (HAWT) with recycled carpet waste polymer composite material
Abstract: The term "carpet" is often used interchangeably with "rug," but there is a technical distinction. Rugs are generally smaller and can be easily moved, while carpets are typically larger and cover a significant portion of the floor. Carpets are commonly used to enhance the comfort of indoor spaces, provide insulation, and contribute to the overall design and atmosphere of a room. Polymer composite materials also known as polymer matrix composites …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 259–265 Read article
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Testing of Efficiency of Wind Turbine Blade NACA2415 Aerofoil Type Using Recycled Carpet Waste Polymer Composite Material
Abstract: In 2020, over 50% of residential properties in the United States were outfitted with carpet flooring, boasting an average longevity ranging from 10 to 18 years. Carpets are crafted from various fibers, including woven nylon, polyester, polypropylene, or wool fibers. Historically, nearly 6 billion pounds of discarded carpets were directed to landfill sites, perpetually undergoing decomposition processes. My current project entails the fabrication of a wind turbine blade utilizing a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 314–324 Read article
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Influence of Flow Control Devices on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Wind Turbine Blades: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: The growth of the wind energy sector has increased the need for enhanced techniques with the goal of improving the efficiency and reliability of wind turbines. As the size of wind turbines increases, there is a noticeable increase in energy loss, problems with fluctuating loads, and structural damage. This suggests that effective techniques need to be implemented in order to improve their efficacy. Methods for flow control, including passive and …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 52–88 Read article
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Effect of Leading-Edge Roughness on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Wind Turbine blade
Abstract: Leading-Edge Roughness (LER) strongly dictates boundary layer transition and performance degradation on an airfoil operating at transitional Reynolds numbers, an aerodynamic regime where shear-layer stability mechanisms remain highly complex. The wind tunnel experiments were conducted to investigate the aerodynamic impacts of surface roughness applied over 25% of the chord of a NACA 0018 airfoil using two discrete roughness gradations. Surface roughness induces an early boundary layer trip, causing elevated section …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 45–52 Read article
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Analysis of the Output Power in Offshore Bladeless Vibrational Wind Turbines
Abstract: This work focuses on studying and analyzing the power generation in offshore bladeless vibrational wind turbines. In previous work, we developed detailed research about the vibrational wind turbine design and configuration; in this new work, we analyze the energy supply from this type of turbine to achieve a better understanding of the behavior and potential of bladeless vibrational wind turbines (BVWT) as an additional power source in offshore wind farms. …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Bladeless Offshore Wind Turbines
Abstract: The goal of this paper is to define the structural characteristics of a vertical single-blade wind turbine operating under oscillatory movement due to the wave motion and vibrational forces provided by the wind to the assembly. This new type of turbine can change the current landscape of wind energy. They can expand the generated self-consumption produced by wind energy, which is currently low, and take advantage of the free space …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 44–53 Read article
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Predictive model of wind turbine rotor-blade deflection
Abstract: A simulation process has been developed to predict wind turbine rotor-blade deflection caused by gravity effects. The model is based on the rotor-blade segmentation in finite elements, each one considered as an independent structure. The simulation has been extended to n-elements to make a more precise approach to the real performance. The range of deformation has been determined for a wind turbine rotor-blade analysing the effects of forces that creates …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 49–63 Read article
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Vibrational Wind Turbine Design
Abstract: This work focuses on the study and analysis of bladeless wind turbines (BWT) as an alternative to operating vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWT) and horizontal-axis wind turbines (HAWT). A mathematical analysis of the BWT oscillation under wind force allows the development of specific mathematical expressions for the oscillation speed and BWT mast displacement at any height. The oscillation movement is submitted to a Strouhal constant number condition, resulting in an algorithm …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 32–45 Read article
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A Bladeless Funnel Based Wind Turbine for Highway Wind Power Generation
Abstract: Abstract: In today’s date, whole world is a large consumer of fossil fuel such as coal, crude oil etc. The rapid increase in use of Non-renewable energies such as fossil fuel, oil, natural gas has created problems of demand & supply. A considerable amount of wind energy is produced due to the pressure created by the moving vehicles on the highways. This wind energy can be utilized for the generation …
Published in Recent Trends in Parallel Computing · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Energy and Performance Optimization of Airfoil Blade of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine by CFD
Abstract: Wind Energy is a fast-developing type of intensity age the world over. This is to a limitedextent because of worries over worldwide environmental change and vitality security whileinterest for electrical vitality keeps on developing. Power request is proposed to develop at ayearly pace of 2.4% all around. Modern horizontal axis wind turbines have become afinancially reasonable type of clean and renewable power production. As a result, the windindustry has recently …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Power loss by blade deflection in flexible rotor wind turbines
Abstract: Effects of deflection onto the performance of small wind turbines with flexible rotor-blades have been studied and analysed. The goal of the study has been the evaluation of the wind turbine output power loss due to angular deflection because of bending effects caused by gravity. Wind turbine blades have been deformed under constant load at the tip of the blade for periods up to 40 days. Deformation process has been …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–29 Read article
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Effects of Rotor-Blade Deformation onto Performance of Domestic Wind Turbines
Abstract: Paper is focused on the influence that blade deformations by torsion and bending due to drag, lift, and gravitational effects has on the performance of small wind turbines. A blade model of stiff finite elements connected by rotating junctions is used. Mechanical deformations are simulated by controlled gravity and torsional forces, and their effects are measured through the response of the wind turbine. Tests have been run before and after …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–42 Read article