Bio-inspired design of leading-edge tubercles on wind turbine blades

McKegney, Joseph Michael; Shen, Xiang; Zhu, Chengyong; Xu, Bofeng; Yang, Liming; Dala, Laurent

doi:10.1109/efea56675.2022.10063814

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“…Mckegney et al [162] investigated the aerodynamics of a NACA-0021 airfoil with leading-edge tubercles, inspired by biomimetics and humpback whale flippers, to potentially enhance blade design. Tested in low-speed wind tunnel, the study compared this tubercle airfoil's lift and stall angle with a standard airfoil, revealing a possible 115% increase in post-stall lift and indicating reduced drag.…”

Section: Humpback Whalesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nature-Inspired Designs in Wind Energy: A Review

Omidvarnia,

Sarhadi

2024

Biomimetics

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The field of wind energy stands at the forefront of sustainable and renewable energy solutions, playing a pivotal role in mitigating environmental concerns and addressing global energy demands. For many years, the convergence of nature-inspired solutions and wind energy has emerged as a promising avenue for advancing the efficiency and sustainability of wind energy systems. While several research endeavors have explored biomimetic principles in the context of wind turbine design and optimization, a comprehensive review encompassing this interdisciplinary field is notably absent. This review paper seeks to rectify this gap by cataloging and analyzing the multifaceted body of research that has harnessed biomimetic approaches within the realm of wind energy technology. By conducting an extensive survey of the existing literature, we consolidate and scrutinize the insights garnered from diverse biomimetic strategies into design and optimization in the wind energy domain.

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Section: Humpback Whalesmentioning

confidence: 99%