In optimal wind turbine design, there is a compromise between maximizing the energy
producing forces and minimizing the absolute peak loads carried by the structures. Active …

This paper presents an aeroservoelastic modeling approach to investigate dynamic load
alleviation in large wind turbines with composite blades and trailing‐edge aerodynamic …

In wind turbine optimization, the standard power regulation strategy follows a constrained
trajectory based on the maximum power coefficient. It can be updated automatically during …

Some interesting challenges arise from the drive to build larger, more durable wind turbine
rotors. The rationale is that, with current designs, the power generated is theoretically …

The size of wind turbines is constantly increasing following the increasing demand for higher
installed power capacities and lower cost of wind energy. However, the traditional wind …

The size of wind turbines has been increasing steadily over the years, and rotors measuring
up to 160 meter in diameter are being developed [1]. However, unfavourable aeroelastic …

This article presents the aeroelastic optimization of a 10MW wind turbine'smart
blade'equipped with active trailing edge flaps. The multi-disciplinary wind turbine analysis …

The structural design for a recently presented aeroelastically-tailored wind turbine blade is
produced. Variable elastic twist has been shown to improve performance in response to …

Wind turbines are large, complex dynamically flexible structures that operate in turbulent
and unpredictable environmental conditions where efficiency and reliability are highly …

ESIGN of airfoils specifically suited for wind turbine blade applications is important in the
continuing development of wind turbines. Because of the intrinsic requirements in terms of …