Sumários

The Axial Momentum Theory of a HAWT

22 setembro 2016, 18:00 José Alberto Caiado Falcão de Campos

The actuator disc concept. Conservation of mass, momentum and energy. The axial induction factors. The thrust and power coefficient. The Betz limit. Turbine efficiency.  Limitations of the model.


Overview of Wind Energy Systems

22 setembro 2016, 14:30 José Alberto Caiado Falcão de Campos

Introduction. Basic concepts in aero and hydrodynamics. Overview of wind energy systems with emphasis on the offshore wind.