Advances and Challenges in Wind Turbine Mechanics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 2084
Special Issue Editors
Interests: experimental aerodynamics; flow control; wind turbines; heat transfer
Interests: biophysics; photoelectron spectroscopy; physical chemistry; biochemistry
Interests: dynamic analysis designing structural dynamics structural analysis finite element analysis; finite element modeling; nonlinear analysis; FE analysis; stress analysis; solid mechanics
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Dear Colleagues,
Renewable energy sources have been playing a significant role in global electricity production for some time now, with wind turbine technology being one of the most intensively developed branches. However, this field poses significant challenges as it involves solving problems across distinct disciplines, such as mechanics and electrotechnics, to convert the kinetic energy of wind into usable electric energy.
The mechanical aspect involves the actual turbine and the necessary surrounding structure of the nacelle and tower, which must be optimized for aerodynamics and material properties such as tensile strength. The electrotechnical aspect includes the energoelectronic and control-security systems.
All of these factors must be analyzed to maximize efficiency and security for both small single kilowatt units and large offshore megawatt units.
The specifics of wind turbines pose various challenges both in field and model tests. Due to the long operational lifespan of wind turbines, on-site testing typically spans a year to ensure accurate wind conditions. The model turbine must be placed in a remote location, away from urban areas, and the height of the turbine causes further difficulties in access during the testing process. These challenges become more severe for offshore turbines.
Another challenge is obtaining and analyzing accurate measurement data. Once results are available, a time-series analysis must be conducted to gain insights into both the averaged characteristics of the turbine and its behavior in extreme weather conditions.
If wind tunnel tests are conducted, scaling flow parameters and projecting results to real-sized objects must be carefully considered.
To address these challenges, and the many others we may encounter in the field, we introduce the Special Issue entitled "Advances and Challenges in Wind Turbine Mechanics".
The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Innovative wind turbine design shapes;
- Wind tunnel and field testing of turbines;
- Numerical simulations;
- Statistical approaches and risk assessments;
- Turbine selection for specific wind conditions;
- Assessment of spot energy potential;
- Design specifications for different scale turbines, including large-scale, medium-scale, small-scale, and micro-scale;
- Optimization techniques in design;
- Performance assessment using algorithmic techniques such as machine learning and neural networks;
- Remote site monitoring and automated evaluation, including hardware and software (ICT, automated report generation, etc.);
- Performance improvement of wind turbines.
Dr. Ryszard Szwaba
Prof. Dr. Małgorzata A. Śmiałek
Dr. Piotr Pawłowski
Guest Editors
Dr. Janusz Telega
Assistant Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wind turbine design
- wind turbine experimental research
- wind turbine simulations
- wind turbine optimization
- wind potential assessment
- wind turbine data processing
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