%0 Journal Article
%T Wind Turbine Blade Design
%A Peter J. Schubel
%A Richard J. Crossley
%J Energies
%D 2012
%I MDPI AG
%R 10.3390/en5093425
%X A detailed review of the current state-of-art for wind turbine blade design is presented, including theoretical maximum efficiency, propulsion, practical efficiency, HAWT blade design, and blade loads. The review provides a complete picture of wind turbine blade design and shows the dominance of modern turbines almost exclusive use of horizontal axis rotors. The aerodynamic design principles for a modern wind turbine blade are detailed, including blade plan shape/quantity, aerofoil selection and optimal attack angles. A detailed review of design loads on wind turbine blades is offered, describing aerodynamic, gravitational, centrifugal, gyroscopic and operational conditions.
%K wind turbine
%K blade design
%K Betz limit
%K blade loads
%K aerodynamic
%U http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/5/9/3425