Flap-augmented shrouds for aerogeneratorsAxisymmetrical shrouds for windmills are augmented by ring-shaped 'flaps' and their performance is studied experimentally. The concept of the shroud as an annular 'wing' is justified, leading to the conclusion that high-lift techniques should be used in shroud design, and that high-lift devices, such as flaps, would increase the power output of the windmill. It is shown experimentally that the ideal power output of a flap-augmented shrouded turbine can be more than 4 times the power of unshrouded turbines of the same diameter.
Document ID
19770043233
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Seginer, A. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif.; Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Meeting Information
Meeting: Greater Los Angeles Area Energy Symposium