Mathematical simulation and energy estimation of 10 kW horizontal axis wind turbine rotor at hilly site of RGPV, Bhopal (Case study)

Abstract

Energy extraction from wind involves very complex technology and dynamic nature of wind with continuous changing direction and speed has made the procedure more cumbersome 1. The effects of drag and tip-losses should be taken into account for optimum design and peak performance prediction. Instead of conventional trial and error method to reach maximum elemental power coefficient at a radial station, it should be reached directly through analytical approach 2. A relationship among two speed interference factors, drag-to-lift