Operating principle
Wind Turbines. Evolution, basic principles and potential for conversion
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Operating principle
Wind Turbines. Evolution, basic principles and potential for conversion

Authors : Marc RAPIN, Philippe LECONTE

Publication date: January 10, 2017 | Lire en français

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3. Operating principle

Before considering how the machine itself works, we need to define the precise source of wind energy. Modeling wind energy is essential for :

  • define the turbine's operating conditions and the site's potential (§ 6 );

  • define the loads applied to the blades ;

  • develop and refine rotor modeling.

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