Enhancement of the output power of a small horizontal axis wind turbine based on the optimization approach
Hamadani A.A.L. Deghoum K. Jweeg M.J. Meneceur R. Aljibori H.S.S. Mohammed M.N. Abdullah O.I. Gherbi M.T.
1 January 2025Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Open Engineering
2025#15Issue 1
In this research article, a developed approach was introduced for the design and optimization of small wind turbine blades based on computational tools such as FAST and QBlade to address challenges in aerodynamic analysis, structural integrity, and power output prediction. A key focus is on optimizing airfoil selection based on lift-to-drag ratios, with the NACA4412 airfoil emerging as the most suitable choice for enhancing turbine performance. The optimization process includes a linearization approach for adjusting the chord and twist angles of the blade, which proved beneficial in streamlining the design. This approach led to notable improvements in the power coefficient across a range of rotational speeds, achieving an average increase of up to 8% and boosting power generation at a wind speed by 6.38%. These findings underscore the effectiveness of a targeted, systematic design optimization in enhancing turbine efficiency and output.
aeroelastic , aeroelastic modeling , electrical losses , optimization approach , power generation , QBlade , wind turbine
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College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
College of Engineering, Gulf University, Sanad, 26489, Bahrain
Department of Mechanics, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
College of Engineering, Al-Naji University, Baghdad, Iraq
Department of Energy Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of El Oued, El Oued, 39000, Algeria
College of Technical Engineering, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, 00965, Iraq
College of Engineering, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, 56001, Iraq
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Gulf University, Sanad, 26489, Bahrain
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