Faculty Sponsor(s)
Tianbao Xie and Michael S. Crosser
Location
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
Subject Area
Physics/Applied Physics
Description
Wind turbines are machines that convert wind energy into electricity. The efficiency of this conversion is measured by comparing the incoming wind's speed and the output power. This paper focuses on how the properties of blades affect the output and power of wind turbines. The attributes of turbine blades that affect output and efficiency, such as blade size and angle of entry, are considerable. Although results generally match with theory models, we find a size limit with blade length.
Recommended Citation
Yang, Siyun and Xie, Tianbao, "Exploring the Influence of Wind Turbine's Blades on Its Output and Efficiency" (2019). Linfield University Student Symposium: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creative Achievement. Event. Submission 76.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/symposium/2019/all/76
Exploring the Influence of Wind Turbine's Blades on Its Output and Efficiency
Jereld R. Nicholson Library: Grand Avenue
Wind turbines are machines that convert wind energy into electricity. The efficiency of this conversion is measured by comparing the incoming wind's speed and the output power. This paper focuses on how the properties of blades affect the output and power of wind turbines. The attributes of turbine blades that affect output and efficiency, such as blade size and angle of entry, are considerable. Although results generally match with theory models, we find a size limit with blade length.
