Volume 128 Issue 4 | J. Sol. Energy Eng.

Guest Editorial

A Message From the Special Issue Editor

Patrick Moriarty

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 421. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2356901

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Control systems , Modeling , Turbines , Uncertainty , Wind energy , Wind turbines , Ocean engineering , Advanced materials , Atmospheric physics

Research Papers

Experimental Analysis of Thick Blunt Trailing-Edge Wind Turbine Airfoils

J. P. Baker, E. A. Mayda, C. P. van Dam

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 422–431. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2346701

Abstract

View articletitled, Experimental Analysis of Thick Blunt Trailing-Edge Wind Turbine Airfoils

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Topics: Airfoils , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Wind tunnels , Flow (Dynamics)

Numerical Studies of the Effects of Active and Passive Circulation Enhancement Concepts on Wind Turbine Performance

Chanin Tongchitpakdee, Sarun Benjanirat, Lakshmi N. Sankar

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 432–444. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2346704

Abstract

View articletitled, Numerical Studies of the Effects of Active and Passive Circulation Enhancement Concepts on Wind Turbine Performance

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Topics: Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Yaw , Pressure , Torque , Aerodynamics , Horizontal axis wind turbines

Characterization of Three-Dimensional Effects for the Rotating and Parked NREL Phase VI Wind Turbine

Sven Schmitz, Jean-Jacques Chattot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 445–454. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349548

Abstract

View articletitled, Characterization of Three-Dimensional Effects for the Rotating and Parked NREL Phase VI Wind Turbine

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Topics: Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Turbines , Vortices , Wakes , Wind turbines , Airfoils , Energy dissipation , Wind tunnels

Extension of a Helicoidal Vortex Model to Account for Blade Flexibility and Tower Interference

Jean-Jacques Chattot

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 455–460. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349546

Abstract

View articletitled, Extension of a Helicoidal Vortex Model to Account for Blade Flexibility and Tower Interference

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Topics: Blades , Vortices , Flow (Dynamics) , Yaw

A New Stall-Onset Criterion for Low Speed Dynamic-Stall

W. Sheng, R. A. McD. Galbraith, F. N. Coton

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 461–471. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2346703

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Stall-Onset Criterion for Low Speed Dynamic-Stall

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Topics: Airfoils , Flow (Dynamics) , Aerodynamics , Wind turbines

Stall in Yawed Flow Conditions: A Correlation of Blade Element Momentum Predictions With Experiments

Wouter Haans, Tonio Sant, Gijs van Kuik, Gerard van Bussel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 472–480. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349545

Abstract

View articletitled, Stall in Yawed Flow Conditions: A Correlation of Blade Element Momentum Predictions With Experiments

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Topics: Blades , Boundary element methods , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Wakes , Momentum

Effect of Blade Torsion on Modeling Results for the Small Wind Research Turbine (SWRT)

Dave Corbus, A. Craig Hansen, Jeff Minnema

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 481–486. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349551

Abstract

View articletitled, Effect of Blade Torsion on Modeling Results for the Small Wind Research Turbine (SWRT)

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Topics: Blades , Modeling , Rotors , Torsion , Turbines , Wind , Wind turbines

Wind Tunnel Hotwire Measurements, Flow Visualization and Thrust Measurement of a VAWT in Skew

Carlos J. Simão Ferreira, Gerard J. W. van Bussel, Gijs A. M. van Kuik

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 487–497. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349550

Abstract

View articletitled, Wind Tunnel Hotwire Measurements, Flow Visualization and Thrust Measurement of a VAWT in Skew

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Topics: Blades , Flow (Dynamics) , Rotors , Wake turbulence , Wakes , Thrust , Flow visualization , Vertical axis wind turbines , Wind tunnels , Rotation

Individual Blade Pitch Control for the Controls Advanced Research Turbine (CART)

Karl A. Stol, Wenxin Zhao, Alan D. Wright

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 498–505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349542

Abstract

View articletitled, Individual Blade Pitch Control for the Controls Advanced Research Turbine (CART)

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Topics: Blades , Control equipment , Simulation , Stress , Turbines , Torsion , Wind velocity , Rotors , Fatigue damage , Wind

Testing State-Space Controls for the Controls Advanced Research Turbine

Alan D. Wright, Lee J. Fingersh, Mark J. Balas

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 506–515. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349547

Abstract

View articletitled, Testing State-Space Controls for the Controls Advanced Research Turbine

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Topics: Control equipment , Damping , Design , Generators , Rotors , Testing , Torque , Turbines , Trains , Stress

Nonlinear Control of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines for Generator Torque Limiting and Power Optimization

B. Boukhezzar, H. Siguerdidjane, M. Maureen Hand

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 516–530. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2356496

Abstract

View articletitled, Nonlinear Control of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines for Generator Torque Limiting and Power Optimization

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Topics: Control equipment , Generators , Rotors , State feedback , Torque , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Wind

Influence of Atmospheric Stability on Wind Turbine Power Performance Curves

Jonathon Sumner, Christian Masson

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 531–538. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2347714

Abstract

View articletitled, Influence of Atmospheric Stability on Wind Turbine Power Performance Curves

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Topics: Stability , Testing performance , Turbines , Turbulence , Wind , Wind turbines , Wind velocity , Disks , Rotors , Wind shear

Implementation Issues in 3D Wind Flow Predictions Over Complex Terrain

John Prospathopoulos, Spyros G. Voutsinas

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 539–553. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2346702

Abstract

View articletitled, Implementation Issues in 3D Wind Flow Predictions Over Complex Terrain

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Inflow , Surface roughness , Wind , Boundary-value problems , Wind energy

Design Loads for Wind Turbines Using the Environmental Contour Method

Korn Saranyasoontorn, Lance Manuel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 554–561. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2346700

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Loads for Wind Turbines Using the Environmental Contour Method

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Topics: Design , Stress , Turbines , Wind turbines , Simulation , Inflow

3D Woven Carbon/Glass Hybrid Spar Cap for Wind Turbine Rotor Blade

Mansour H. Mohamed, Kyle K. Wetzel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 562–573. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349543

Abstract

View articletitled, 3D Woven Carbon/Glass Hybrid Spar Cap for Wind Turbine Rotor Blade

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Topics: Blades , Spar platforms , Wing spars , Glass , Rotors , Textiles , Wind turbines , Carbon , Design

Technical Brief

Symmetry Considerations When Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition for Predicting Wind Turbine Yaw Loads

Korn Saranyasoontorn, Lance Manuel

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 574–579. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2349541

Abstract

View articletitled, Symmetry Considerations When Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition for Predicting Wind Turbine Yaw Loads

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Topics: Blades , Inflow , Principal component analysis , Simulation , Statistics , Stress , Turbulence , Wind turbines , Yaw , Turbines

Erratum

Erratum: “Potential Load Reduction Using Airfoils with Variable Trailing Edge Geometry” [Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 2005, 127(4), pp. 503–516]

Thomas Buhl, Mac Gaunaa, Christian Bak

J. Sol. Energy Eng. November 2006, 128(4): 580. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2344829

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View articletitled, Erratum: “Potential Load Reduction Using Airfoils with Variable Trailing Edge Geometry” [<span class="related-article">Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 2005, 127(4), pp. 503–516</span>]

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Topics: Airfoils , Geometry , Solar energy , Stress

Guest Editorial

A Message From the Special Issue Editor

Research Papers

Experimental Analysis of Thick Blunt Trailing-Edge Wind Turbine Airfoils

Numerical Studies of the Effects of Active and Passive Circulation Enhancement Concepts on Wind Turbine Performance

Characterization of Three-Dimensional Effects for the Rotating and Parked NREL Phase VI Wind Turbine

Extension of a Helicoidal Vortex Model to Account for Blade Flexibility and Tower Interference

A New Stall-Onset Criterion for Low Speed Dynamic-Stall

Stall in Yawed Flow Conditions: A Correlation of Blade Element Momentum Predictions With Experiments

Effect of Blade Torsion on Modeling Results for the Small Wind Research Turbine (SWRT)

Wind Tunnel Hotwire Measurements, Flow Visualization and Thrust Measurement of a VAWT in Skew

Individual Blade Pitch Control for the Controls Advanced Research Turbine (CART)

Testing State-Space Controls for the Controls Advanced Research Turbine

Nonlinear Control of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines for Generator Torque Limiting and Power Optimization

Influence of Atmospheric Stability on Wind Turbine Power Performance Curves

Implementation Issues in 3D Wind Flow Predictions Over Complex Terrain

Design Loads for Wind Turbines Using the Environmental Contour Method

3D Woven Carbon/Glass Hybrid Spar Cap for Wind Turbine Rotor Blade

Technical Brief

Symmetry Considerations When Using Proper Orthogonal Decomposition for Predicting Wind Turbine Yaw Loads

Erratum

Erratum: “Potential Load Reduction Using Airfoils with Variable Trailing Edge Geometry” [Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 2005, 127(4), pp. 503–516]

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