Parametric Optimization for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Using Independent CFD Tools

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[14 Apr 2011] As the need to develop viable alternative energy resources intensifies, it must be supported by research into improving wind power efficiencies. One large and growing area of research focuses on the optimization of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines. In this webinar we will illustrate an automated methodology that can be applied to optimizing blade design with independent CFD tools.

Topics covered in the webinar:

Save time by automatically creating meshes using scripting
Create reliable grid topologies suitable for automation
Easily set up the optimization process
Speed your post-processing and reporting
Create a framework for optimization space visualization

Video

Images

Hybrid mesh on a Darrius type vertical axis wind turbine

Flowfield around a Darrius type vertical axis wind turbine

Files for Download

Description	Format	File Name	File Size [MB]
Meshing Script	Glyph	vawtMesh.glf	0.2
Webinar Video File	WMV	Wind-Turbine-Optimization-With-CFD.wmv	108

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