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High correlation models for small scale Magnus wind turbines

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Abstract

Exit power of a small scale Magnus wind turbine is obtained by a non-iterative numerical method, through the application of the actuating disc concept and the BEM (Blade Element Momentum) theory. The method is implemented on a commercial software, with the goal of obtaining explicit models for the power coefficient. This, allows to obtain the power coefficient of the wind turbine for any particular combination of the dimensionless numbers governing the turbine functioning. Results are processed by the software Eureqa, applying the symbolic regression technique, which allows to obtain explicit high correlation models for the small scale Magnus wind turbine power coefficient. Results for one, two, three and four cylindrical blade configurations, show this aerogenerator is able to reach power coefficients close to 0.10 with two rotating cylinders, where high aspect ratios of the cylinder, low tip-speed ratios and rotation ratios in the order of 3, are favorable.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Conference on Renewable Energy
Subtitle of host publicationGeneration and Application, ICREGA 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages11-15
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538622513
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Apr 2018
Event5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018 - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 26 Feb 201828 Feb 2018

Publication series

Name5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Renewable Energy: Generation and Application, ICREGA 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAl Ain
Period26/02/1828/02/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Magnus effect
  • power coefficient
  • symbolic regression
  • Wind turbine

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