Prediction of Axial Wind Turbine Rotor Performances Using a Self-Corrected k−ω SST Turbulence Model
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Abstract
This study focuses on utilizing the enhanced coefficients of the k-ω SST turbulence model, derived from two-dimensional airfoil simulations, for three-dimensional rotor analysis of wind turbines.The rotor in question is part of a kilowatt-scale horizontalaxis wind turbine.This research aims to improve numerical predictions compared to experimental results.The k-ω SST model is one of the advanced turbulence models previously employed in simulations.However, the default coefficients of this model often lack sufficient accuracy in predicting aerodynamic parameters such as pressure coefficient (C P ), thrust, and torque, showing significant discrepancies with experimental data.To enhance the accuracy of these predictions, two-dimensional simulations were first conducted on the DU06-W-200 airfoil, which is used in the root section of turbine rotor.These simulations were performed across a range of Reynolds numbers and angles of attack, mirroring the turbine's operational conditions.The optimized coefficients were then applied to three-dimensional rotor analyses to replicate the turbine's real-world performance under varying operational conditions.The results demonstrate that the enhanced k-ω SST model coefficients significantly improve the prediction of C P , thrust, and torque across different wind speeds.These findings not only reduce prediction errors but also enable more accurate aerodynamic performance analysis of wind turbine rotors.This methodology provides an effective approach to improving the accuracy of flow simulations in the design of wind turbines.
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