A Wind Tunnel Examination of Vortices Shed from a Wind Generator Using Particle Image Velocimetry,

Abstract

This paper describes the application of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) to the laboratory measurement of some of the important aerodynamic characteristics of a small wind turbine. A short discussion on a project about to commence undertaking measurements outdoors, on a full scale turbine is included. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 23, 1992
Accession Number
ADP008957

Entities

People

  • A. Liu
  • D. Infield
  • G. H. Smith
  • I. Grant
  • T. Eich

Organizations

  • Heriot-Watt University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Characteristics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Generators
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Particle Image Velocimetry
  • Particles
  • Research Facilities
  • Turbines
  • Wind Tunnels
  • Wind Turbines

Readers

  • Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design