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Stochastic Modeling of Lift and Drag Dynamics to Obtain Aerodynamic Forces with Local Dynamics on Rotor Blade under Unsteady Wind Inflow

Keywords: Wind Tunnel Measurements, Unsteady Wind Inflow, Stochastic Model, Lift Dynamics, Drag Dynamics, Blade Element Momentum Method, Local Force Dynamics

Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

Volume 33 ,  Issue 1

MUHAMMAD RAMZAN  LUHUR,JOACHIM PEINKE  ,MATTHIAS WAECHTER  

Abstract

This contribution provides the development of a stochastic lift and drag model for an airfoil FX 79-W-151A under unsteady wind inflow based on wind tunnel measurements. Here we present the integration of the stochastic model into a well-known standard BEM (Blade Element Momentum) model to obtain the corresponding aerodynamic forces on a rotating blade element. The stochastic model is integrated as an alternative to static tabulated data used by classical BEM. The results show that in comparison to classical BEM, the BEM with stochastic approach additionally reflects the local force dynamics and therefore provides more information on aerodynamic forces that can be used by wind turbine simulation codes