S.D.M.

College of Engineering & Technology

Department Of Mechanical Engineering

Seminar On

Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines

By

Gururaja Murthy.D 2SD10ME037

Abstract:
In this seminar it is aimed at presenting a
clear idea about the basics of wind energy
and the aerodynamics behind the design of
wind turbine blades.
Fundamentals of Wind Turbines
• Wind Power: Conversion of wind energy
into a useful form of energy.
ex. wind turbine, wind mills, wind
pumps

• Wind turbine: A wind turbine is a device

that converts kinetic energy from the wind
into electrical power.
Fundamentals of Wind Turbines[1]
1. Foundation
2. To electric grid
3. Tower
4. Access ladder
5. Yaw Control
6. Nacelle
7. Generator
8. Anemometer
9. Brake
10. Gearbox
11. Rotor blade
12. Pitch control
13. Rotor Hub
Types of Wind Energy Conversion Devices[2]

1. Horizontal Axis
i. Dutch Windmill
ii. Multiblade water pumping windmills
iii. High speed propeller type windmills

2. Vertical Axis
iv. The savonius rotor
v. The darrieus rotor
vi. Giromill
Importance of Wind Energy
1. A country will become more self-sufficient by using
alternatives such as wind power.

2. No CO₂ emissions

3. Creates jobs.

4. Can be used for charging batteries or can be

combined with a diesel engine to save fuel
Importance of Wind Energy

Cumulative wind power addition from 1996 – 2013.[3]

Importance of Wind Energy

Annual wind power addition from 1996 – 2013[3]

Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades[4]
1. Aerofoil structure

2. Long and slender blades

3. The span wise velocity component is much

lower than the stream wise component

4. Hence it is assumed that the flow at a given

radial position is 2-D and that 2-D aerofoil data
can be applied.
Nomenclature of Airfoil and basic definitions

Nomenclature of aerofoil section[5]

Nomenclature of Airfoil and basic definitions

Different parameters of aerofoil section

NACA
Profiles:
• NACA: National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

• NACA 4 digit series:

ex. NACA0012, NACA2415

Shape of an aerofoil
NACA
Profiles:
• FL = ½ρAbw2CL N
• FD = ½ρAbw2CD N

CL Vs CD for NACA2404 [5]

Blade element momentum theory[2]
References:
[2] S. N. Bhadra, D. Kastha, and S. Banerjee: “Wind Electrical
Systems”, 1stEdition, Oxford publications.

[4]Martin O. L. Hansen: “Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines”, 2nd

Edition published by Earthscan in the UK and USA in 2008. ISBN:
978-1-84407-438-9

[3]Global Wind Statistics 2013, released by Global Wind Energy

Council on 05/02/2014

[5]DesignFOIL® R6 demo software.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_turbine_design
Conclusion:
1. Wind energy is gaining importance all over the world
and it is important to study the technology behind it
so that one can be able to harness more power from
wind energy.

2. Countries like India should involve in R&D projects

related to it and should generate more power from
wind energy so that the dependence on coal will be
reduced which reduces the import of coal.
Thank You