Parametric Optimization of Wind Turbine Blades

Authors

Brycee McEwen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Steven Gorrell, Brigham Young University

Keywords

parametric optimization, wind turbine blades, computational fluid dynamics, CFD

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

With ever increasing concerns about the production of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels, more and more emphasis is being placed on researching and developing alternative and renewable energy resources. One renewable energy source that has the potential to compete with conventional fossil fuels, is wind energy. In order for wind energy to be competitive, it is necessary to make improvements in both aerodynamic and structural properties of wind turbines.

Recommended Citation

McEwen, Brycee and Gorrell, Dr. Steven (2013) "Parametric Optimization of Wind Turbine Blades," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2001.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2001