Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of A Flat plate Hawt

Composite material design has almost become routinedue to the palpable advantages like considerable weight savingand opportunity to adapt the structure to the given set of designrequirements. Pollution free electricity generation, lowoperation and maintenance costs, quick installation,commissioning capability, free renewable energy are the addedadvantages of wind electric generators. This paper alsoaddresses the design parameters of composite wind turbineblades. The key factors for proper utilization of wind power anddesigning wind energy conversion systems are the performancecharacteristics of available wind energy conversion system andthe availability of wind resources. The performancecharacteristics depend on the aerodynamic, mechanical andelectrical subsystems whereas the wind resources depend on theweather conditions of the region. The goal in designing a windturbine is to attain highest possible output under specifiedatmospheric conditions and profit from better structural modelusing suitable composite material and optimization techniquesin manufacturing. Determining optimal shape of the blade andoptimal composite material is complex one, as the mathematicaldescription of aerodynamic load is complex and it should satisfyboth the constraints and objectives of the problem. This paperincorporates the performance and design aspects, sitingrequirements, classification of wind electric conversion systems,choice of rotors and generators, environmental aspects andoptimization concepts of wind turbine rotors.