Optimization of staggered array configurations to enhance the aerodynamic performance of Darrieus wind turbines

Authors

  • Yosua Heru Irawan Institut Teknologi Nasional Yogyakarta (ITNY)
  • Aditya Sukma Nugraha
  • Po Ting Lin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22219/jemmme.v9i1.33352

Keywords:

conjugate gradient, Darrieus wind turbine, optimization

Abstract

This research focuses on optimizing the arrangement of Darrieus wind turbines through an adjustable R array, which represents the spacing between the turbine rotors. The ANSYS Fluent solver, employing the k-epsilon turbulent model and sliding mesh technique, is utilized to predict turbine performance. Additionally, a grid independence test is conducted to validate the solver's effectiveness. The optimization of the R array is achieved using the conjugate gradient method. Simulation results indicate that a blade grid size of 1 mm results in an error under 1%. A smaller R array yields a lower average coefficient of power (Cpaverage) due to the wake interactions between the rotors. The optimal spacing for each turbine to achieve a Cpaverage value of 0.4088 is determined to be 1.772 meters.

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2024-08-01

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Irawan, Y. H., Nugraha, A. S., & Lin, P. T. (2024). Optimization of staggered array configurations to enhance the aerodynamic performance of Darrieus wind turbines. Journal of Energy, Mechanical, Material, and Manufacturing Engineering, 9(1), 19–26. https://doi.org/10.22219/jemmme.v9i1.33352

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)

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