In-depth CFD Analysis and Verification of Vortex Generator Installed 2.3MW Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine

The effect of VG calculated through computational Huid dynamics (CFD) on the blade of a 2.3MW wind turbine was compared with the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data. VGs are essentially small fins that are installed toward the root of the wind turbine blade to reduce airflow separation. Separation flow on the wind turbine blade suction surface were captured by the Reynolds-averag...