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Use of the WEST-1 wind turbine simulator to predict blade fatigue load distributionTo test the ability of WEST-1 to predict blade fatigue load distribution, actual wind signals were fed into the simulator and the response data were recorded and processed in the same manner as actual wind turbine data. The WEST-1 simulator was operated in a stable, unattended mode for six hours. The probability distribution of the cyclic flatwise bending moment for the blade was comparable to that for an actual wind turbine in winds with low turbulence. The input from a stationary anemometer was found to be inadequate for use in the prediction of fatigue load distribution for blade design purposes and modifications are necessary.
Document ID
19840006518
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Janetzke, D. C. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1983
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NASA/DOE/20320-56
NAS 1.15:83532
E-1898
NASA-TM-83532
Meeting Information
Meeting: Bien. Wind Energy Conf. and Works
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States
Start Date: June 1, 1983
End Date: June 3, 1983
Accession Number
84N14586
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 776-33-41
CONTRACT_GRANT: DE-AI01-76ET-20320
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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