A computational fluid dynamics simulation was performed for a small-scale, high solidity ( D 0:48) H-type Darrieus vertical axis wind turbine. Two-dimensional unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations were solved for the turbine numerical model, which has a large stationary domain and smaller rotating subdomain connected by a sliding mesh interface. The simulation results were first validated against steady-state airfoil data. The model was then used to solve for three rotating blades with constant ambient flow velocity (Re = 360,000) over numerous blade speed ratios. The high solidity and the associated low blade speed ratio and rotational speed of the turbine result in complex flow-blade interaction mechanisms. These include dynamic stall resulting in vortex shedding, vortex impingement on the source blade and significant flow momentum extraction causing reduced power production from the downstream blade pass.
This paper provides a brief overview of progress in our understanding of flow-induced vibration in power and process plant components. The flow excitation mechanisms considered are turbulence, vorticity shedding, fluidelastic instability, axial flows, and two-phase flows. Numerous references are provided along with suggestions for future research on unresolved issues. [S0094-9930(00)01203-8]
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