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Aerodynamics analysis routines for horizontal-axis wind-turbine dynamics analyses.
by David J. Laino, Ph.D. Windward Engineering Supported by Bonnie Jonkman and Khanh Nguyen, Ph.D. National Renewable Energy Laboratory AeroDyn is an aerodynamics software library (module) for use by designers of horizontal-axis wind turbines. It is written to be interfaced with a number of dynamics analysis software packages (such as FAST, ADAMS, SIMPACK, and FEDEM) for aero-elastic analysis of wind turbine models. AeroDyn and its downloadable user's guide assume the user is an experienced wind turbine aerodynamics and dynamics analyst. The aerodynamics model in AeroDyn is a detailed analysis that includes blade-element/momentum theory (with modifications to improve accuracy in yawed flow), dynamic stall, and an optional dynamic inflow theory. The AirfoilPrep preprocessor is available to create the input files for the aerodynamics tables in AeroDyn. TurbSim is also available to create full-field turbulence for use in AeroDyn. You may download the following files from our server:
If you want to refer to the AeroDyn website in a report, here is a reference you can use:
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AeroDyn, as used by FAST and ADAMS,
was evaluated by Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie and found suitable for
"the calculation of onshore wind turbine loads for design and certification." Electronic
versions of the issued certificate
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