Active Aero Blade Load Control Design |
[Abstract]
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[Report]
(604KB PDF)
| “Fabrication, Integration, and Initial Testing of a SMART Rotor”
J.C. Berg, D.E. Berg, J. White
50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
January, 2012
Nashville, TN
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[Abstract] (104KB PDF) |
[Report] (492KB PDF) [Video] |
“Design, Fabrication, Assembly and Initial Testing of a SMART Rotor” D.E. Berg, J.C. Berg, D.G. Wilson, J. White, B.R. Resor, M.A. Rumsey 29th ASME Wind Energy Symposium, January, 2011 Orlando, FL Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (192KB PDF) |
[Report] (396KB PDF) |
“Wind Turbine Structural Path Stress & Fatigue Reductions Resulting from Active Aerodynamics” D.E. Berg, B.R. Resor, Z. Wright, C. Halse, A. Crowther WINDPOWER 2011, May, 2011, Anaheim, CA Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (210KB PDF) |
[Report] (788KB PDF) |
“System ID Modern Control Algorithms for Active Aerodynamic Load Control and Impact on Gearbox Loading” D.E. Berg, B.R. Resor, J.C. Berg, T. Barlas, A. Crowther, C. Halse Torque 2010: The Science of Making Torque from Wind, June 2010 Crete, Greece Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (195KB PDF) |
[Report] (748KB PDF) |
“Impact of Higher Fidelity Models on Simulation of Active Aerodynamic Load Control for Fatigue Damage Reduction” B.R. Resor, D.G. Wilson, D.E. Berg, J.C. Berg 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 2010 Orlando, FL Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (30KB PDF) |
[Report] (374KB PDF) |
“Active Aerodynamic Blade Load Control Impacts on Utility-Scale Wind Turbines” D.E. Berg, D.G. Wilson, B.R. Resor, M.F. Barone, J.C. Berg AWEA Windpower 2009, Chicago, IL Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (158KB PDF) |
[Report] (460KB PDF) |
“Combined Individual Pitch Control and Active Aerodynamic Load Controller Investigation for the 5MW Up Wind Turbine” D.G. Wilson, D.E. Berg, B.R. Resor, M.F. Barone, J.C. Berg AWEA Windpower 2009, Chicago, IL Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (33KB PDF) |
[Report] (323KB PDF) |
“The Impact of Active Aerodynamic Load Control on Fatigue and Energy Capture at Low Wind Speed Sites” D.E. Berg, D.G. Wilson, M.F. Barone, B.R. Resor, J.C. Berg, J.A. Paquette, J.R. Zayas EWEC 2009, Marseille, France Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (110KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Active Aerodynamic Blade Control Design for Load Reduction on Large Wind Turbines” D.G. Wilson, D.E. Berg, M.F. Barone, J.C. Berg, B.R. Resor, D.W. Lobitz Sandia National Laboratories, EWEC 2009, Marseille, France Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (167KB PDF) |
[Report] (573KB PDF) |
“Active Aerodynamic Blade Distributed Flap Control Design Procedure for Load Reduction on the UpWind 5MW Wind Turbine” D.G. Wilson, B.R. Resor, D.E. Berg, T.K. Barlas, G.A.M. van Kuik EWEC 2009, Marseille, France Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (165KB PDF) |
[Report] (492KB PDF) [Slides] (1.0MB PDF) |
“Optimized Active Aerodynamic Blade Control for Load Alleviation on Large Wind Turbines” D.G. Wilson, D.E. Berg, D.W. Lobitz, J.R. Zayas AWEA Windpower 2008, Houston, TX Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (660KB PDF) |
“Active Aerodynamic Load Control of Wind Turbine Blades” D.E. Berg, J.R. Zayas, D.W. Lobitz, C.P. van Dam, R. Chow, J.P. Baker 5th Joint ASME/JSME Fluids Engineering Conference, San Diego, CA, July 2007 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: 100-m |
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“Large Rotor Development: Sandia 100-meter Blade Research”
D.T. Griffith
Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturer 2012 Conference
Dusseldorf, Germany
November 27-29, 2012
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[Abstract]
(196KB PDF) |
[Report]
(560KB PDF) |
“Challenges and Opportunities in Large Offshore Rotor Development: Sandia 100-meter Blade Research”
D.T. Griffith, B.R. Resor, T.D. Ashwill
AWEA WINDPOWER 2012 Conference and Exhibition
Atlanta, GA, USA
June 3-6, 2012
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[Abstract] (15.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“The Sandia 100-meter All-Glass Baseline Wind Turbine Blade: SNL100-00″ D.T. Griffith, T.D. Ashwill SAND11-3779 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: Adaptive |
[Abstract] (222KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.74MB PDF) |
“Passive Load Control for Large Wind Turbines” T.D. Ashwill SAND10-3276C Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (192KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.9MB PDF) |
“Active Load Control Techniques for Wind Turbines” S.J. Johnson, C.P. van Dam, and D.E. Berg SAND08-4809 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (10KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“TX-100 Manufacturing Final Project Report” D. Berry, T. Ashwill SAND07-6066 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (37KB PDF) |
[Report] (24MB PDF) |
“CX-100 Manufacturing Final Project Report” D. Berry, T. Ashwill SAND07-6065 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.6MB PDF) |
“Design Studies for Twisted-Coupled Wind Turbine Blades” J. Locke, U. Valencia SAND04-0522 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9KB PDF) |
[Report] (207KB PDF) |
“Adaptive Blade Concept Assessment: Curved Planform Induced Twist Investigation” M. Zuteck SAND02-2996 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.2MB PDF) |
“The Implementation Of Braided Composite Materials In The Design Of A Bend-Twist Coupled Blade” J. Locke, I.C. Hildago SAND02-2425 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (7KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.0MB PDF) |
“Evaluation of Design Concepts For Adaptive Wind Turbine Blades” D.A. Griffin SAND02-2424 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (11KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.6MB PDF) |
“The Use of Twisted-Coupled Blades to Enhance the Performance of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines” D.W. Lobitz, P.S. Veers, G.R. Eisler, D.J. Laino, P.G. Migliore, G. Bir SAND01-1303 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.2MB PDF) |
“Design, Manufacture and Testing of a Bend-Twist D-spar” Chengt-Huat Ong, Stephen W. Tsai SAND99-1324 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (10KB PDF) |
[Report] (54KB PDF) |
“Aeroelastic Behavior of Twist-Coupled HAWT Blades” D.W. Lobitz, P.S. Veers Proceedings of 1999 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, January 1999. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (52KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.7MB PDF) |
“Parameter Optimization Applied to Use of Adaptive Blades on a Variable Speed Turbine” G.R. Eisler, P.S. Veers SAND98-2668 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (11KB PDF) |
[Report] (247KB PDF) |
“Aeroelastic Tailoring in Wind-Turbine Blade Applications” P. Veers, G. Bir, D. Lobitz Presented at Windpower ’98, American Wind Energy Association Meeting and Exhibition, Bakersfield, CA, April 28-May 1, 1998 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (7.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.1MB PDF) |
“Load Mitigation with Twist-Coupled HAWT Blades” D.W. Lobitz, D.J. Laino Proceedings of 1998 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, January 1998. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9KB PDF) |
[Report] (44KB PDF) |
“Enhanced Performance of HAWTs using Adaptive Blades” D.W. Lobitz, P.S. Veers, P.G. Migliore Proceedings of 1996 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, January-February 1996. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: Aeroacoustics |
[Abstract] (142KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.68MB PDF) |
“A Computational Study of the Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of a Flatback Airfoil Using Hybrid RANS-LES” C. Stone, M. Barone, C.E. Lynch, M.J. Smith 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 2009 Orlando, FL, January 2009 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (189KB PDF) |
[Report] (16.MB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Test of a Flatback Version of the DU97-W300 Airfoil” M.F. Barone, D.E. Berg, W.J. Davenport, R. Burdisso SAND09-4185 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (108KB PDF) |
[Report] (437KB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Properties of a Flatback Airfoil (Will it Rumble or Whisper?)” D.E. Berg, M. Barone Windpower 2008 Houston, TX, June 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (103KB PDF) |
[Report] (411KB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Properties of a Flatback Airfoil: An Update” M. Barone, D.E. Berg 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Orlando, FL, January 2009 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (21KB PDF) |
[Report] (787KB PDF) [Slides] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Properties of Flatback Airfoils” D.E. Berg, J.R. Zayas 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (27th ASME Wind Energy Symposium), Reno, Nevada, January 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: Blade System Design Study (BSDS) |
[Abstract] (50KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.7MB PDF) |
“Blade System Design Study Part II: Final Project Report (GEC)” D. Griffin, T.D. Ashwill SAND09-0686 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (100KB PDF) |
[Report] (8.65MB PDF) |
“Blade System Design Studies Phase II: Final Project Report” D.S. Berry, D.E. Berg SAND08-4648 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (55KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.4MB PDF) |
“CFD Analysis of Rotating Two-Bladed Flatback Wind Turbine Rotor” D.D. Chao, C.P. van Dam, D.E. Berg SAND08-1688 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (130KB PDF) |
[Report] (755KB PDF) |
“Trailing Edge Modifications for Flatback Airfoils” C.P. van Dam, D.L. Kahn, D.E. Berg SAND08-1781 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (125KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Computational Design and Analysis of Flatback Airfoil Wind Tunnel Experiment” C.P. van Dam, E.A. Mayda, D.D. Chao, D.E. Berg SAND08-1782 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (119KB PDF) |
[Report] (971KB PDF) |
“Flatback Airfoil Wind Tunnel Experiment” J.P. Baker, C.P. van Dam, B.L. Gilbert, D.E. Berg SAND08-2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (108KB PDF) |
[Report] (437KB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Properties of a Flatback Airfoil (Will it Rumble or Whisper?)” D.E. Berg, M. Barone Windpower 2008 Houston, TX, June 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (103KB PDF) |
[Report] (411KB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Properties of a Flatback Airfoil: An Update” M. Barone, D.E. Berg 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Orlando, FL, January 2009 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (21KB PDF) |
[Report] (787KB PDF) [Slides] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic and Aeroacoustic Properties of Flatback Airfoils” D.E. Berg, J.R. Zayas 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (27th ASME Wind Energy Symposium), Reno, Nevada, January 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: Carbon Hybrid |
[Abstract] (37KB PDF) |
[Report] (24MB PDF) |
“CX-100 Manufacturing Final Project Report” D. Berry, T. Ashwill SAND07-6065 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (32KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.3MB PDF) |
“3X-100 Blade Field Test” J.R. Zayas, W.D. Johnson SAND07-5138 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (94KB PDF) |
[Report] (911KB PDF) |
“Design of 9-Meter Carbon-Fiberglass Prototype Blades: CX-100 and TX-100″ D. Berry, T. Ashwill SAND07-0201 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.24MB PDF) |
“Material Characterization of Glass, Carbon and Hybrid-Fiber SCRIMP Panels” A. Kuraishi, S.W. Tsai, and J. Wang SAND02-3538 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.2MB PDF) |
“The Use of Carbon Fibers in Wind Turbine Blade Design: A SERI-8 Blade Example” Chengt-Huat Ong, S.W. Tsai SAND00-0478 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: Flutter |
[Abstract] (84KB PDF) |
[Report] (150KB PDF) |
“Parameter Sensitivities Affecting the Flutter Speed of a MW-Sized Blade” D. Lobitz JSEE, Vol.127, no. 4, pp. 538-543. November 2005 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (15KB PDF) |
[Report] (689KB PDF) |
“Flutter Speed Predictions for MW-Sized Wind Turbine Blades” D. Lobitz EWEA Special Topic Conference: The Science, of Making Torque from the Wind Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands, April 2004 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: General |
[Abstract] (135KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.0MB PDF) |
“Materials and Innovations for Large Blade Structures: Research Opportunities in Wind Energy Technology” T.D. Ashwill Sandia National Laboratories, AIAA 2009 Palm Springs, CA Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (438KB PDF) |
“Increased Strength in Wind Turbine Blades through Innovative Structural Design” J.A. Paquette, P.S. Veers Sandia National Laboratories, AWEA Windpower 2008, Houston, TX Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Slideshow] (1.37MB PDF) |
“Sweep-Twist Adaptive Blade” T.D. Ashwill, G. Kanaby Powerpoint slideshow as presented at EWEC2007, Milan, Italy, May 2007 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (12.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (9.06MB PDF) |
“Concepts to Facilitate Very Large Blades” T.D. Ashwill, D.L. Laird Sandia National Laboratories, 45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, Nevada, January 2007 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (7.4KB PDF) |
[Report] (586KB PDF) |
“Blade Technology Innovations for Utility-Scale Turbines” T.D. Ashwill Sandia National Laboratories, Global Windpower 2006, AWEA, Pittsburg, PA 2006 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Blades: Testing |
[Abstract] (152KB PDF) |
[Report] (507KB PDF) [Slides] (5.26MB PDF) |
“Fatigue Testing of 9 m Carbon Fiber Wind Turbine Research Blades” J. Paquette, J. van Dam, S. Hughes 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, Nevada, January 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (225KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades” M.A. Rumsey, J.A. Paquette 2008 SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, San Diego, California, March 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (13KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Experimental Results of Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades” M.A. Rumsey, J.R. White, R.J. Werlink, A.G. Beattie, C.W. Pitchford, J. van Dam 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (27th ASME Wind Energy Symposium), Reno, Nevada, January 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (16KB PDF) |
[Report] (353KB PDF) |
“Structural Testing of 9 m Carbon Fiber Wind Turbine Research Blades” J. Paquette, J. van Dam, S. Hughes 45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, Nevada, January 2007 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (10KB PDF) |
[Report] (497KB PDF) |
“Modeling and Testing of 9m Research Blades” J. Paquette, D.L. Laird, D.T. Griffith, L. Rip 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, Nevada, January 2006 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (63KB PDF) |
[Report] (8.6MB PDF) |
“CX-100 and TX-100 Blade Field Tests” J.R. Zayas, P.L. Jones, A. Holman SAND05-7454 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (56KB PDF) |
[Report] (491KB PDF) |
“Developments in Large Blades for Lower Cost Wind Turbines” T.D. Ashwill Global Windpower 2004, Chicago, IL Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (1.1MB PDF) |
[Report] (15.9MB PDF) |
“Performance Evaluation of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Using the Method of Bins” R.E. Akins SAND77-1375 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) |
[Abstract] (8.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (198KB PDF) |
“CFD Calculations of S809 Aerodynamic Characteristics” E.P. Wolfe, S.S. Ochs AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 1997 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Control System Design: Nonlinear Control Theory |
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[Slides] (4.3MB PDF) |
“Nonlinear Power Flow Control Design: Utilizing Exergy, Entropy, Static and Dynamic Stability, and Lyapunov Analysis” R.D. Robinett, III, D.G. Wilson 47th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control Cancun, Mexico December 2008. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (46KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.7MB PDF) |
“Collective Systems: Physical and Information Exergies” R.D. Robinett, III, D.G. Wilson SAND2007-2327 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Control System Design: Wind Turbine Blade Controls |
[Abstract] (86KB PDF) |
[Report] (432KB PDF) |
“Maximizing the Performance of Wind Turbines with Nonlinear Aeroservoelastic Power Flow Control” R.D. Robinett, III, D.G. Wilson 2010 IEEE Multi-Conference on Systems and Control Yokohama, Japan, September 8-10, 2010 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (131KB PDF) |
[Report] (452KB PDF) |
“Active Aerodynamic Blade Distributed Flap Control Design Procedure for Load Reduction on the UpWind 5MW Wind Turbine” D.G. Wilson, B.R. Resor, D.E. Berg AIAA/ASME 2010 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (129KB PDF) |
[Report] (459KB PDF) |
“Combined Individual Pitch Control and Active Aerodynamic Load Controller Investigation for the 5MW UpWind Turbine” D.G. Wilson, D.E. Berg, B.R. Resor, M.F. Barone, J.C. Berg AWEA WINDPOWER 2009, Chicago, IL, May 4-7, 2009 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (108KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Active Aerodynamic Blade Control Design For Load Reduction On Large Wind Turbines” D.G. Wilson, D.E. Berg, M.F. Barone, J.C. Berg, B.R. Resor, D.W. Lobitz EWEC 2009, Marseille, France, March 16-19, 2009 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Data Acquisition And Field Measurements |
[Abstract] (104KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.6MB PDF) |
“Accurate GPS Time-Linked Data Acquisition System (ATLAS II) User’s Manual” J. Zayas, P.L. Jones, J. Ortiz-Moyet SAND2004-0481 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (14.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (583KB PDF) |
“Update of the Long-Term Inflow and Structural Test Program” H.J. Sutherland, J. Zayas, A. Sterns, B. Neal 2004 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2004, pp.140-150. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (207KB PDF) |
“Inflow and Fatigue Response of the NWTC Advanced Research Turbine” H.J. Sutherland, N.D. Kelley, M.M. Hand 2003 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2003, pp.214-224. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (136KB PDF) |
“Inflow and the Fatigue of the LIST Wind Turbine” H.J. Sutherland 2002 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME 2002, pp.427-437. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (59KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.8MB PDF) |
“LIST/BMI Turbines Instrumentation and Infrastructure” P.L. Jones, H.J. Sutherland, B.A. Neal SAND2001-1642 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.9KB PDF) |
“Accurate GPS Time-Linked Data Acquisition System (ATLAS) User’s Manual” D.E. Berg, J.R. Zayas SAND2001-1289 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (7.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (394KB PDF) |
“Preliminary Analysis of the Structural and Inflow Data From the LIST Turbine” H.J. Sutherland 2001 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME 2001, pp.173-183. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (771KB PDF) |
“The Long-Term Inflow and Structural Test Program” H.J. Sutherland, P.L. Jones, B.A. Neal 2001 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME 2001, pp.162-172 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (7.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (340KB PDF) |
“Accurate Time-Linked Data Acquisition Field Deployment and Operational Experience” D.E. Berg, J.R. Zayas 2001 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME 2001, pp.153-161. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (11KB PDF) |
[Report] (370KB PDF) |
“Hardware and Software Developments for the Accurate Time-Linked Data Acquisition System” D.E. Berg, M.A. Rumsey, J.R. Zayas 2000 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME 2000. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (11KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“ATLAS: A Small, Light Weight, Time-Syncronized Wind-Turbine Data Acquisition System” D.E. Berg, P. Robertson, J.R. Zayas 1999 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME 1999, pp.236-242. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (1.1MB PDF) |
[Report] (15.9MB PDF) |
“Performance Evaluation of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Using the Method of Bins” R.E. Akins SAND77-1375 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Fatigue And Reliability: General |
[Abstract] (15KB PDF) |
[Report] (5.1MB PDF) |
“Fatigue Life Prediction and Strength Degradation of Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Composites” R.P.L. Nijssen SAND06-7810P Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (22KB PDF) |
[Report] (311KB PDF) |
“Wind Turbine Reliability: Understanding and Minimizing Wind Turbine Operation and Maintenance Costs” C.A. Walford SAND06-1100 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (7.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.5MB PDF) |
“On The Fatigue Analysis of Wind Turbines” H.J. Sutherland SAND99-0089 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (10KB PDF) |
[Report] (440KB PDF) |
“Damage Measurements on the NWTC Direct-Drive, Variable-Speed Test Bed” H.J. Sutherland, P.W. Carlin 1998 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 1998, pp. 315-322. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (488KB PDF) |
“Fatigue Case Study and Reliability Analyses for Wind Turbines” H.J. Sutherland, P.S. Veers 1995 Int. Solar Energy Conference, ASME/JSME/JSES, 1995. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Fatigue And Reliability: LIFE2 |
[Abstract] (5.2KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.0MB PDF) |
“A Generalized Curve Fitting Technique for the LIFE2 Fatigue Analysis Code” H.J. Sutherland, T.A. Wilson SAND96-1992 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.2MB PDF) |
“User’s Guide for the Frequency Domain Algorithms in the LIFE2 Fatigue Analysis Code” H.J. Sutherland, R.L. Linker SAND93-1900 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.0MB PDF) |
“Programmer’s Guide for LIFE2′s Rainflow Counting Algorithm” L.L. Schluter SAND90-2260 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.9MB PDF) |
“User’s Guide for LIFE2′s Rainflow Counting Algorithm” L.L. Schluter, H.J. Sutherland SAND90-2259 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.6MB PDF) |
“Analytical Framework for the LIFE2 Computer Code” H.J. Sutherland SAND89-1397 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (5.5MB PDF) |
“Reference Manual for the LIFE2 Computer Code” L.L. Schluter, H.J. Sutherland SAND89-1396 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Fatigue And Reliability: Loads |
[Abstract] (313KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.69MB PDF) |
“Decades of Wind Turbine Load Simulation”
M.B. Barone, J.A. Paquette,B.R. Resor, L. Manuel
50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition, 09-12 January 2012, Nashville, Tennessee
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[Abstract] (8.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (599KB PDF) |
“Effect of Mean Stress on the Damage of Wind Turbine Blades” H.J. Sutherland, J.F. Mandell JSEE, November 2004, vol. 126, no. 4, pp.1041-1049. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (93KB PDF) |
[Report] (13MB PDF) |
“Estimation Of Fatigue And Extreme Load Distributions From Limited Data with Application To Wind Energy Systems” L.M. Fitzwater SAND04-0001 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (353KB PDF) |
“Statistical Analysis of Inflow and Structural Response Data From the LIST Program” L.D. Nelson, L. Manuel, H.J. Sutherland, P.S. Veers 2003 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2003, pp.270-282. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (51KB PDF) |
[Report] (158KB PDF) |
“Probabilistic Analysis of LIST Data for the Estimation of Extreme Design Loads for Wind Turbine Components” M.D. Pandey, H.J. Sutherland 2003 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2003, pp.259-269. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] |
[Report] (543KB PDF) |
“Estimation of Extremes from Limited Time Histories: The Routine MaxFits With Wind Turbine Examples” L.M. Fitzwater, S.R. Winterstein SAND01-3750 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (86KB PDF) |
“Extreme Load Estimation for Wind Turbines: Issues and Opportunities for Improved Practice” P.S. Veers, S. Butterfield 2001 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 2001. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (355KB PDF) |
“Predicting Design Wind Turbine Loads From Limited Data: Comparing Random Process and Random Peak Models” L.M. Fitzwater, S.R. Winterstein 2001 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 2001. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (794KB PDF) |
“Parametric Models For Estimating Wind Turbine Fatigue Loads For Design” L. Manuel, P.S. Veers, S.R. Winterstein 2001 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 2001. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (66KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“Moment-Based Probability Modelling and Extreme Response Estimation The FITS Routine Version 1.2″ L. Manuel, T. Kashef, S.R. Winterstein SAND99-2985 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (13KB PDF) |
[Report] (148KB PDF) |
“Application of Measured Loads to Wind Turbine Fatigue and Reliability Analysis” P.S. Veers, S.R. Winterstein 1997 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 1997. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (236KB PDF) |
“Damage Estimates from Long-Term Structural Analysis of a Wind Turbine in a U.S. Wind Farm Environment” N.D. Kelley, H.J. Sutherland 1997 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 1997, pp. 170-179. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (11KB PDF) |
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“Frequency Domain Analysis of the Fatigue Loads on Typical Wind Turbine Blades” H.J. Sutherland Journal of Solar Engineering, Transactions of ASME, Vol. 118, November 1996, pp. 204-211. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (11.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (194KB PDF) |
“The Spectral Content of the Torque Loads on a Turbine Gear Tooth” H.J. Sutherland, D.P. Burwinkle Wind Energy – 1995, Musial, Hock & Berg (eds), SED-Vol.16, ASME, January-February 1995, pp. 91-97. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (11.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (113KB PDF) |
“Effects of Cyclic Stress Distribution Models on Fatigue Life Predictions” H.J. Sutherland, P.S. Veers Wind Energy – 1995, Musial, Hock & Berg (eds), SED-Vol.16, ASME, January-February 1995, pp. 83-90. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (239KB PDF) |
“Fatigue Damage Estimate Comparisons for Northern European and U.S. Wind Farm Loading Environments” H.J. Sutherland, N.D. Kelly Proceedings of WindPower 95, AWEA, Washington, D.C., 1995. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (12.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (410KB PDF) |
“Fatigue Case Study and Loading Spectra for Wind Turbines” H.J. Sutherland Proceedings of the IEA Third Symposium of Wind Turbine Fatigue, IEA, Implementing Agreement for a Programme of Research and Development on Wind Energy Conversion Systems – Annex XI, April 1994, pp. 77-87. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (111KB PDF) |
“Frequency-Domain Synthesis of the Fatigue Load Spectrum for the NPS 100-KW Wind Turbine” H.J. Sutherland, R.M. Osgood Proceedings of WindPower 92, AWEA, Washington, D.C., 1992. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (77.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (8.54MB PDF) |
“Fatigue Crack Growth Due to Random Loading” P.S. Veers SAND87-2039 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Fatigue And Reliability: Probability Of Failure |
[Abstract] (8.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.5KB PDF) |
“Theory Manual for FAROW Version 1.1: A Numerical Analysis of the Fatigue and Reliability of Wind Turbine Components” S.R. Winterstein, P.S. Veers SAND94-2459 (Printed February 2000) Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (66KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“Moment-Based Probability Modelling and Extreme Response Estimation The FITS Routine Version 1.2″ L. Manuel, T. Kashef, S.R. Winterstein SAND99-2985 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (236KB PDF) |
“Damage Estimates from Long-Term Structural Analysis of a Wind Turbine in a U.S. Wind Farm Environment” N.D. Kelley, H.J. Sutherland 1997 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 1997, pp. 170-179. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (7.3MB PDF) |
“Probabilistic Fatigue Methodology and Wind Turbine Reliability” C.H. Lange SAND96-1246 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (104KB PDF) |
“All Wind Farm Uncertainty is Not The Same: The Economics of Common Versus Independent Causes” P.S. Veers Proceedings of WindPower 1995, AWEA, pp. 125-129. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (95.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.7MB PDF) |
“FITTING: A Subroutine to Fit Four Moment Probability Distributions to Data” S.R. Winterstein, C.H. Lange, S. Kumar SAND94-3039 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (6.0MB PDF) |
“FAROW: Fatigue and Reliability of Wind Turbine Components” P.S. Veers, S.R. Winterstein, C.H. Lange, T.A. Wilson SAND94-2460 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.22KB PDF) |
[Report] (544KB PDF) |
“FAROW: A Tool For Fatigue and Reliability of Wind Turbines” P.S. Veers, C.H. Lange, S.R. Winterstein Proceedings of WindPower ’93, AWEA, July 1993. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.15KB PDF) |
[Report] (488KB PDF) |
“Fatigue Life Variability and Reliability Analysis of a Wind Turbine Blade” P.S. Veers, H.J. Sutherland, T.D. Ashwill Proceedings: Probabalistic Mechanics and Structural and Geothermal Reliability, Y.K. Lin ed., ASCE, July 1992. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Health Monitoring |
[Abstract] (225KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades” M.A. Rumsey, J.A. Paquette 2008 SPIE Smart Structures and Materials & Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, San Diego, California, March 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (13.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Experimental Results of Structural Health Monitoring of Wind Turbine Blades” M.A. Rumsey, J.R. White, R.J. Werlink, A.G. Beattie, C.W. Pitchford, J. van Dam 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit (27th ASME Wind Energy Symposium), Reno, Nevada, January 2008 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (481KB PDF) |
“Application of Damage Detection Techniques Using Wind Turbine Modal Data” E. Gross, T. Simmermacher, R.I. Zadok, T. Simmermacher, M.A. Rumsey SAND98-2823c Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.2KB PDF) |
[Report] (755KB PDF) |
“In-Field Use of Laser Dopler Vibrometer on Wind Turbine Blade” T. Carne, E. Gross, M.A. Rumsey, J. Hurtado, B. Hansche, T. Simmermacher SAND97-2745c Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.4KB PDF) |
[Report] (19MB PDF) |
“Development Of Structural Health Monitoring Techniques Using Dynamics Testing” G.H. James III SAND96-0810 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Manufacturing |
[Abstract] (89.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.0MB PDF) |
“Wind Turbine Composite Blade Manufacturing: The Need for Understanding Defect Origins, Prevalence, Implications and Reliability” D.S. Cairns, J. Nelson, T. Riddle SAND11-1094 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“TX-100 Manufacturing Final Project Report” D. Berry, T. Ashwill SAND07-6066 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (37KB PDF) |
[Report] (24MB PDF) |
“CX-100 Manufacturing Final Project Report” D. Berry, T. Ashwill SAND07-6065 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (94.KB PDF) |
[Report] (911KB PDF) |
“Design of 9-Meter Carbon-Fiberglass Prototype Blades: CX-100 and TX-100″ D. Berry, T. Ashwill SAND07-0201 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (16.KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.0MB PDF) |
“Simulation and Testing of Resin Infusion Manufacturing Processes for Large Composite Structures” D.B. Mastbergen SAND06-7856P Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (3.9MB PDF) |
[Report] (37.MB PDF) |
“Pressure Bag Molding: Manufacturing, Mechanical Testing, Non-Destructive Evaluation, and Analysis” E.B. Larsen SAND06-7855P Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (5.0MB PDF) |
“Fluid Flow Modeling of Resin Transfer Molding for Composite Material Wind Turbine Blade Structures.” S. Rossel SAND04-0076 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (107KB PDF) |
[Report] (12.MB PDF) |
“Blade Manufacturing Improvements: Remote Blade Manufacturing Demonstration” TPI Composites, Inc SAND03-0719 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (7.3MB PDF) |
“Blade Manufacturing Improvement Project: Final Report” K. Sherwood SAND02-3101 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (40.KB PDF) |
[Report] (11.MB PDF) |
“Analysis of a Composit Blade Design for the AOC 15/50 Wind Turbine Using a Finite Element Model” L.R. McKittrick, D.S. Cairns, J. Mandell, D.C. Combs, D.A. Rabern, D. VanLuchene SAND01-1441 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (12.KB PDF) |
[Report] (16.MB PDF) |
“Blade Manufacturing Improvements: Development Of The ERS-100 Blade” SAND01-1381 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (60.KB PDF) |
[Report] (20.MB PDF) |
“Evaluation of Hand Lay-Up and Resin Transfer Molding In Composite Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing” D.S. Cairns, J.D. Skramstad SAND00-1425 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.2MB PDF) |
“The Use of Carbon Fibers in Wind Turbine Blade Design: A SERI-8 Blade Example” Chengt-Huat Ong, S.W. Tsai SAND00-0478 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.4MB PDF) |
“Resin Transfer Molding and Wind Turbine Blade Construction” D.C. Cairns, J. Skramstad, T.D. Ashwill SAND99-3047 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (30.KB PDF) |
[Report] (12.MB PDF) |
“Advanced Blade Manufacturing Project” R.Z. Poore SAND99-2017 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (3.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.2MB PDF) |
“Design, Manufacture and Testing of a Bend-Twist D-spar” Chengt-Huat Ong, S.W. Tsai SAND99-1324 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Materials: Aluminum |
[Abstract] (9.69KB PDF) |
[Report] (568KB PDF) |
“Fatigue Characterization of a VAWT Blade Material” J.A. Van Den Avyle, H.J. Sutherland 1989 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, ASME 1989, pp. 125-129. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Materials: Bonded Joints |
[Abstract] (8.3KB PDF) |
[Report] (689KB PDF) |
“Single-Cycle and Fatigue Strengths of Adhesively Bonded Lap Joints” K.E. Metzinger, T.R. Guess 1999 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME 1999, pp. 21-31 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (290KB PDF) |
“How Geometric Details Can Affect the Strength of Adhesive Lap Joints” K.E. Metzinger, T.R. Guess 1997 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME 1997, pp. 209-217 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Mechanical Properties of Hysol EA-9394 Structural Adhesive” T.R. Guess, E.D. Reedy, M.E. Stavig SAND95-0229 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Materials: Composites |
[Abstract] (43.KB PDF) |
[Report] (10.0MB PDF) |
“Analysis of SNL/MSU/DOE Fatigue Database Trends for Wind Turbine Blade Materials” J.F. Mandell, D.D. Samborsky, P. Agastra, A.T. Sears, and T.J. Wilson SAND2010-7052 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (79.KB PDF) |
[Report] (963KB PDF) |
“Composite Materials for Innovative Wind Turbine Blades” T.D. Ashwill, J.A. Paquette SAMPE’08 Conference, May 18-22, 2008, Long Beach, CA Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (43.KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.5MB PDF) |
“Fabrication, Testing, and Analysis of Anisotropic Carbon/Glass Hybrid Composites Volume 1: Technical Report” T.M. Hermann, J.E. Locke, K.K. Wetzel SAND2005-5748 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (36.KB PDF) |
[Report] (7.2MB PDF) |
“Fabrication, Testing, and Analysis of Anisotropic Carbon/Glass Hybrid Composites Volume 2: Test Data” T.M. Hermann, J.E. Locke, K.K. Wetzel SAND2005-5748 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (158KB PDF) |
[Report] (159KB PDF) |
“Updated Goodman Diagrams for Fiberglass Composite Materials Using the DOE/MSU Fatigue Database” H.J. Sutherland, J.F. Mandell Global Windpower 2004 AWEA/EWEA, 2004, Paper #18983, 12p. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.35KB PDF) |
[Report] (256KB PDF) |
“The Effect of Mean Stress Damage on Predictions for Spectral Loading of Fiberglass Composite Coupons” H.J. Sutherland, J.F. Mandell EWEA, Special Topic Conference 2004: The Science of Making Torque from the Wind EWEA, 2004, pp. 546-555. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (14.KB PDF) |
[Report] (428KB PDF) |
“Effect of Mean Stress on the Damage of Wind Turbine Blades” H.J. Sutherland, J.F. Mandell 2004 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2004, pp. 32-44. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (180KB PDF) |
[Report] (316MB PDF) |
“Testing and Analysis of Low Cost Composite Materials Under Spectrum Loading and High Cycle Fatigue Conditions” J.F. Mandell, D.D. Samborsky, N.K. Wahl, H.J. Sutherland Conference Paper ICCM14, Paper# 1811, SME/ASC, 2003, 10p. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (123KB PDF) |
[Report] (275MB PDF) |
“Alternative Composite Materials for Megawatt-Scale Wind Turbine Blades: Design Considerations and Recommended Testing” D.A. Griffin, T.D. Ashwill 2003 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2003, pp. 191-201. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.3KB PDF) |
[Report] (19.MB PDF) |
“Fatigue of Composite Materials and Structures for Wind Turbine Blades” J.F. Mandell, D.D. Samborsky, D.S. Cairns SAND2002-0771 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (219KB PDF) |
“Effects of Materials Parameters and Design Details on the Fatigue of Composite Materials for Wind Turbine Blades” J.F. Mandell, D.D. Samborsky, H.J. Sutherland Proceedings of the 1999 EWEC, 1999, pp. 628-633. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (7.9MB PDF) |
“DOE/MSU Composite Material Fatigue Database” J.F. Mandell, D.D. Samborsky SAND97-3002 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Spreadsheet] (4.88MB PDF) |
“DOE/MSU Composite Material Fatigue Database: May 29, 2012 Update” Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (137KB PDF) |
“Damage Estimates for European and U.S. Sites Using the U.S. High-Cycle Fatigue Data Base” H.J. Sutherland Proceedings of the IEA Fourth Symposium of Wind Turbine Fatigue, IEA, Implementing Agreement for Co-operation in the Research and Development of Wind Turbine Systems–Annex XI, February 1996, pp. 55-62. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (96.KB PDF) |
“Application of the U.S. High Cycle Fatigue Data Base to Wind Turbine Blade Lifetime Predictions” H.J. Sutherland, J.F. Mandell Energy Week 1996, Book VIII: Wind Energy ASME, January-February 1996, pp. 85-92. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.2MB PDF) |
“Fatigue Of Fiberglass Wind Turbine Blade Materials” J.F. Mandell, R.M. Reed, D.D. Samborsky SAND92-7005 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Materials: Material Testing and Fatigue |
[Abstract] (15.KB PDF) |
[Report] (5.1MB PDF) |
“Fatigue Life Prediction and Strength Degradation of Wind Turbine Rotor Blade Composites” R.P.L. Nijssen SAND06-7810P Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (7.3KB PDF) |
[Report] (182KB PDF) |
“The Development of Confidence Limits For Fatigue Strength Data” H.J. Sutherland, P.S. Veers 2000 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 2000. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (137KB PDF) |
“Damage Estimates for European and U.S. Sites Using the U.S. High-Cycle Fatigue Data Base” H.J. Sutherland Proceedings of the IEA Fourth Symposium of Wind Turbine Fatigue, IEA, Implementing Agreement for Co-operation in the Research and Development of Wind Turbine Systems–Annex XI, February 1996, pp. 55-62. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Materials: Property Determination |
[Abstract] (10.KB PDF) |
[Report] (903KB PDF) |
“Estimation of Uncertain Material Parameters Using Modal Test Data” P.S. Veers, D.L. Laird, T.G. Carne, M.J. Sagartz AIAA Aerospace Sciences Mtg. / ASME Wind Energy Symp., W. Musial ed., SED – Vol. 19, 1998. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Modal Testing And Analysis |
[Abstract] (113KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.6MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing of the TX-100 Wind Turbine Blade” D.T. Griffith, G. Smith, M. Casias, S. Reese, T.W. Simmermacher SAND05-6454 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.5MB PDF) |
“The Natural Excitation Technique (NExt) for Modal Parameter Extraction From Operating Wind Turbines” G.H. James III, T.G. Carne, J.P. Lauffer SAND92-1666 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (92.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (280KB PDF) |
“Modeling Of Blades As Equivalent Beams For Aeroelastic Analysis” D.J. Malcolm, D.L. Laird 2003 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2003, pp. 293-303. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.7MB PDF) |
“Initial Structural Response Measurements and Model Validation for the Sandia 34-Meter VAWT Test Bed” T.D. Ashwill SAND88-0633 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing In The Evaluation of Wind Turbines” J.P. Lauffer, T.G. Carne, T.D. Ashwill SAND87-2461 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing the EOLE” T.G. Carne, J.P. Lauffer, A.J. Gomez SAND87-1506 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing of a Rotating Wind Turbine” T.G. Carne, A.R. Nord SAND82-0631 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Non-destructive Testing |
[Abstract] (7.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.0MB PDF) |
“Non-Destructive Evaluation of Wind Turbine Blades Using an Infrared Camera” A.G. Beattie, M.A. Rumsey SAND98-2824c Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (317KB PDF) |
“Acoustic Emission Monitoring of A Wind Turbine Blade during a Fatigue Test” A.G. Beattie 1997 AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA, 1997, pp. 239-248. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (10.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.0MB PDF) |
“Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) Of Composite/Metal Bond Interface Of A Wind Turbine Blade Using An Acousto-ultrasonic Technique” J.H. Gieske, M.A. Rumsey 1997 AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA, 1997, pp. 249-254. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (48.KB PDF) |
[Report] (820KB PDF) |
“Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Composite-to-Metal Bond Interface of a Wind Turbine Blade Using an Acousto-Ultrasonic Technique” J.H. Gieske, M.A. Rumsey SAND96-2506c Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.3KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.6MB PDF) |
“The Application Of Non-Destructive Techniques to the Testing of a Wind Turbine Blade” H. Sutherland, A. Beattie, B. Hansche, W. Musial, J. Allread, J. Johnson, M. Summers SAND93-1380 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
NuMAD |
[Abstract] (152KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.10MB PDF) |
“Numerical Manufacturing And Design Tool (NuMAD v2.0) for Wind Turbine Blades: User’s Guide” J.C. Berg, B.R. Resor SAND2012-728 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (224KB PDF) |
[Report] (24.MB PDF) |
“NuMAD User’s Manual” D.L. Laird SAND2001-2375 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Offshore |
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[Slideshow]
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“Large Rotor Development: Sandia 100-meter Blade Research”
D.T. Griffith
Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturer 2012 Conference
Dusseldorf, Germany
November 27-29, 2012
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[Abstract]
(196KB PDF) |
[Report]
(560KB PDF) |
“Challenges and Opportunities in Large Offshore Rotor Development: Sandia 100-meter Blade Research”
D.T. Griffith, B.R. Resor, T.D. Ashwill
AWEA WINDPOWER 2012 Conference and Exhibition
Atlanta, GA, USA
June 3-6, 2012
Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract]
(84.KB PDF) |
[Report]
(1.82MB PDF) |
“Structural Health and Prognostics Management for Offshore Wind Turbines: An Initial Roadmap”
D.T. Griffith, B.R. Resor, J.R. White, J.A. Paquette,
N.C. Yoder
SAND2012-10109
Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (15.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“The Sandia 100-meter All-Glass Baseline Wind Turbine Blade: SNL100-00″ D.T. Griffith, T.D. Ashwill SAND11-3779 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Partnerships: Low Wind Speed Technology (LWST)–Knight & Carver |
[Abstract] (222KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.74MB PDF) |
“Passive Load Control for Large Wind Turbines” T.D. Ashwill SAND10-3276C Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (120.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.56MB PDF) |
“Development of the Swept Twist Adaptive Rotor (STAR) Blade” T.D. Ashwill, G. Kanaby, K. Jackson, M. Zuteck 48th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Orlando, FL January 4-7, 2010 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (76.KB PDF) |
[Report] (11.2MB PDF) |
“Sweep-Twist Adaptive Rotor Blade: Final Project Report” Knight & Carver Wind Group, T.D. Ashwill (Sandia Technical Manager) SAND09-8037 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Slideshow] (1.37MB PDF) |
“Sweep-Twist Adaptive Blade” T.D. Ashwill, G. Kanaby Powerpoint slideshow as presented at EWEC2007, Milan, Italy, May 2007 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Partnerships: Low Wind Speed Technology (LWST)–WindPACT |
[Abstract] (55.KB PDF) |
[Report] (971KB PDF) |
“Innovative Design Approaches for Large Wind Turbine Blades Final Report.” TPI Composites, Inc. SAND2004-0074 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (8.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (543KB PDF) |
“Blade System Design Studies Volume II: Preliminary Blade Designs and Recommended Test Matrix.” D. Griffin SAND2004-0073 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (17.MB PDF) |
“Cost Study for Large Wind Turbine Blades: WindPACT Blade System Design Studies.” TPI Composites, Inc. SAND2003-1428 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (80.KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.3MB PDF) |
“Innovative Design Approaches for Large Wind Turbine Blades.” TPI Composites, Inc. SAND2003-0723 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (23.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Parametric Study For Large Wind Turbine Blades: WindPACT Blade System Design Studies.” TPI Composites, Inc. SAND2002-2519 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (54.KB PDF) |
[Report] (683KB PDF) |
“Blade System Design Studies Volume 1: Composite Technologies for Large Wind Turbine Blades.” D.A. Griffin SAND2002-1879 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Scaled Wind Farm Technology [SWiFT] Facility |
[Abstract] (7.3KB PDF) |
[Report] (426KB PDF) |
“DOE/SNL-TTU Scaled Wind Farm Technology Facility: Research Opportunities for Study of Turbine-Turbine Interaction”
M. Barone, J. White
SAND2011-6522
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[Fact Sheet] (1.06MB PDF) |
“SWiFT Facility Fact Sheet”
J. White
SAND2012-5727P
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Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) |
[Abstract] (5.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (160KB PDF) |
“Communication Vulnerabilities and Mitigations in Wind Power SCADA Systems” [Slides from ASME/AIAA Presentation (pdf)] W.Y. Young, M.A. Rumsey, J.E. Stamp, J.D. Dillinger SAND03-1649 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Structural Dynamics |
[Abstract] (9.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (559KB PDF) |
“Assessment of Wind Turbine Seismic Risk: Existing Literature and Simple Study of Tower Moment Demand” I. Prowell, P.S. Veers SAND09-1100 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (90.3KB PDF) |
[Report] (279KB PDF) |
“Modeling Of Blades As Equivalent Beams for Aeroelastic Analysis” D.J. Malcolm, D.L. Laird 2003 ASME Wind Energy Symposium AIAA/ASME, 2003, pp. 293-303. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.7MB PDF) |
“Initial Structural Response Measurements and Model Validation for the Sandia 34-Meter VAWT Test Bed” T.D. Ashwill SAND88-0633 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing In The Evaluation of Wind Turbines” J.P. Lauffer, T.G. Carne, T.D. Ashwill SAND87-2461 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (83.KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.6MB PDF) |
“Analysis of Wind Turbines on Offshore Support Structures Excited by Random Wind and Random Waves” D.S. Oscar, T.L. Paez SAND87-1689 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing the EOLE” T.G. Carne, J.P. Lauffer, A.J. Gomez SAND87-1506 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.3MB PDF) |
“Aeroelastic Effects in the Structural Dynamic Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” D.W. Lobitz, T.D. Ashwill SAND85-0957 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (92.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.1MB PDF) |
“A NASTRAN-Based Computer Program for Structural Dynamic Analysis of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines” D.W. Lobitz Presented at the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Technology Workshop DOE and NASA_Lewis May 1984 Subsequently published in Collected Papers on Wind Turbine Technology Edited by David A. Spera DOE/NASA/5776-2, NASA CR 195432, pp89-97 May 1995 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Modeling Stochastic Wind Loads on Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” P.S. Veers SAND83-1909 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (21.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“A General Method for Fatigue Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Blades” P.S. Veers SAND82-2543 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Aeroelastic Stability Analysis of a Darrieus Wind Turbine” D. Popelka SAND82-0672 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing of a Rotating Wind Turbine” T.G. Carne, A.R. Nord SAND82-0631 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Finite Element Analysis and Modal Testing of a Rotating Wind Turbine” T.G. Carne, D.W. Lobitz, A.R. Nord, R.A. Watson SAND82-0345 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Turbine Systems |
[Abstract] (10.KB PDF) |
[Report] (64.KB PDF) |
“An Overview of the NREL/SNL Flexible Turbine Characterization Project” N. Kelley, A. Wright, G. Bir, R. Osgood, E. McKenna, H. Sutherland 1998 ASME Wind Energy Symposium, AIAA/ASME, 1998, supplement. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Turbulence Simulation |
[Abstract] (5.4KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.7MB PDF) |
“Numerical Simulation of VAWT Stochastic Aerodynamic Loads Produced by Atmospheric Turbulence: VAWT-SAL Code” G.F. Homicz SAND91-1124 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.6MB PDF) |
“Three-Dimensional Wind Simulation” P.S. Veers SAND88-0152 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (276KB PDF) |
[Report] (5.7MB PDF) |
“A Markov Method for Simulating Non-Gaussian Wind Speed Time Series” G.M. McNerney, P.S. Veers SAND84-1227 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Modeling Stochastic Wind Loads on Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” P.S. Veers SAND83-1909 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT): Archives |
[Brochure] (6.71MB PDF)] |
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“Vertical Axis Wind Turbine: The History of the DOE Program” Sandia National Laboratories Staff Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Brochure] (1.2MB PDF)] |
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“What Is It?” Sandia National Laboratories Staff Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (9.1MB PDF) |
“Final Project Report: High-Energy Rotor, Development, Test and Evaluation” FloWind Corporation SAND96-2205 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (12.MB PDF) |
“Measured Data for the Sandia 34 Meter Vertical Axis Wind Turbine” T.D. Ashwill SAND91-2228 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.4KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.6MB PDF) |
“Numerical Simulation of VAWT Stochastic Aerodynamic Loads Produced by Atmospheric Turbulence: VAWT-SAL Code” G.F. Homicz SAND91-1124 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (12.MB PDF) |
“Selected Papers on Wind Energy Technology”
- “Three-Dimensional Wind Simulation”
- “Time Domain Structural Response Calculations for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines”
- “Fatigue Characterization of a VAWT Blade Material”
- “Simplified Fatigue Damage and Crack Growth Calculations for Wind Turbines”
- “Crack Propagation Analysis of WECS Components Using the LIFE2 Computer Code”
- “Model Validation of the Sandia 34-Meter Test Bed Turbine Using Substructured Modal-Testing”
- “Initial Structural Response Measurements for the Sandia 34-Meter VAWT Test Bed”
- “Damage Predictions for Wind Turbine Components Using the LIFE2 Computer Code”
- “Control of the Variable Speed Generator on the Sandia 34-Meter Vertical Axis Wind Turbine”
- “Test Results and Status of the DOE/Sandia 34-M VAWT Test Bed”
- “Aerodynamic Design and Initial Performance Measurements for the Sandia 34-M Diameter Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine”
- “Structural Response Measurements and Predictions for the Sandia 34-Meter Test Bed”
- “Fatigue Analysis of the Sandia 34-Meter Vertical Axis Wind Turbine”
- “Rainflow Counting Algorithm for Operations of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines”
- “Smart Control Algorithms for Operation of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines”
- “Performance Predictions for an Intermediate-Sized VAWT Based on Performance of the 34-M VAWT Test Bed”
Sandia National Laboratories Staff SAND90-1615 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page
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[Abstract] (76KB PDF) |
[Report] (572KB PDF) |
“Fatigue Characterization of a VAWT Blade Material” J.A. Van Den Avyle, H.J. Sutherland 1989 ASME Wind Energy Symposium ASME 1989, pp. 125-129. Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.7MB PDF) |
“Initial Structural Response Measurements and Model Validation for the Sandia 34-Meter VAWT Test Bed” T.D. Ashwill SAND88-0633 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.6MB PDF) |
“Three-Dimensional Wind Simulation” P.S. Veers SAND88-0152 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing In The Evaluation of Wind Turbines” J.P. Lauffer, T.G. Carne, T.D. Ashwill SAND87-2461 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing the EOLE” T.G. Carne, J.P. Lauffer, A.J. Gomez SAND87-1506 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (32.KB PDF) |
[Report] (5.59MB PDF) |
“Test Plan for the 34 Meter Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Test Bed Located at Bushland, Texas” W.A. Stephenson SAND86-1623 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.0MB PDF) |
“Developments in the Blade Shape Design for a Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine” T.D. Ashwill, T.H. Leonard SAND86-1085 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.3MB PDF) |
“Aeroelastic Effects in the Structural Dynamic Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” D.W. Lobitz, T.D. Ashwill SAND85-0957 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.4MB PDF) |
“Structural Design of the Sandia 34-Meter Vertical Axis Wind Turbine” D.E. Berg SAND84-1287 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (123KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.3MB PDF) |
“Tailored Airfoils for Vertical Axis Wind Turbines P.C. Klimas SAND84-1062 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.2MB PDF) |
“Dynamic Stall Regulation of the Darrieus Turbine” J.W. Oler, J.H. Strickland, B.J. Im, G.H. Graham SAND83-7029 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6B PDF) |
[Report] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Modeling Stochastic Wind Loads on Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” P.S. Veers SAND83-1909 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.3MB PDF) |
“Aeroelastic Stability Analysis of a Darrieus Wind Turbine” D. Popelka SAND82-0672 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Modal Testing of a Rotating Wind Turbine” T.G. Carne, A.R. Nord SAND82-0631 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.1MB PDF) |
“Finite Element Analysis and Modal Testing of a Rotating Wind Turbine” T.G. Carne, D.W. Lobitz, A.R. Nord, R.A. Watson SAND82-0345 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (52.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.4MB PDF) |
“An Approach to the Fatigue Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Blades” P.S. Veers SAND81-2130 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (221KB PDF) |
[Report] (10.MB PDF) |
“Effects of Blade Preset Pitch/Offset on Curved-Blade Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Performance” P.C. Klimas, M.H. Worstell SAND81-1762 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Guy Cable Design and Damping For Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” T.G. Carne SAND80-2669 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.2MB PDF) |
“Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Drive Train Transient Dynamics” D.B. Clauss, T.G. Carne SAND80-2646 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (5.4KB PDF) |
“Comparison of Field and Wind Tunnel Darrieus Wind Turbine Data” R.E. Sheldahl SAND80-2469 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.8MB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic Characteristics of Seven Symmetrical Airfoil Sections Through 180-Degree Angle of Attack For Use In Aerodynamic Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines” R.E. Sheldahl, P.C. Klimas SAND80-2114 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (20.KB PDF) |
[Report] (8.4MB PDF) |
“Proceedings of the Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) Design Technology Seminar for Industry” S.F. Johnston, Jr. April 1-3, 1980 Albuquerque, NM Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.9MB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic Performance of a 5-Metre-Diameter Darrieus Turbine with Extruded NACA-0015 Blades” R.E. Sheldahl, P.C. Klimas, L.V. Feltz SAND80-0179 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.7MB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic Performance of the 17-Metre-Diameter Darrieus Wind Turbine in the Three-Bladed Configuration: An Addendum” M.H. Worstell SAND79-1753 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (765KB PDF) |
“Characteristics of Future Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines” E.G. Kadlec SAND79-1068 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.6MB PDF) |
“Aerodynamic Performance of the 17-Metre-Diameter Darrieus Wind Turbine” M.H. Worstell SAND78-1737 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (52.KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.13MB PDF) |
“Economic Analysis of Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Systems for the Generation of Utility Grid Electrical Power: Volume I-Executive Summary” W.N. Sullivan SAND78-0962-1 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (16.KB PDF) |
[Report] (4.01MB PDF) |
“Economic Analysis of Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Systems for the Generation of Utility Grid Electrical Power: Volume II-The Economic Optimization Model” W.N. Sullivan SAND78-0962-2 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (24.KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.62MB PDF) |
“Economic Analysis of Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Systems for the Generation of Utility Grid Electrical Power: Volume III-Point Designs” R.D. Grover, E.G. Kadlec SAND78-0962-3 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (24.KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.62MB PDF) |
“Economic Analysis of Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Systems for the Generation of Utility Grid Electrical Power: Volume IV-Summary and Analysis” W.N. Sullivan, R.O. Nellums SAND78-0962-4 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (28.KB PDF) |
[Report] (3.2MB PDF) |
“Wind Characteristics at the VAWT Test Facility” R.E. Atkins SAND78-0760 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.5MB PDF) |
“Torque Ripple in a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine” R.C. Reuter, M.H. Worstell SAND78-0577 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (830KB PDF) |
“Four Aerodynamic Prediction Schemes for Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines – A Compendium” P.C. Klimas, R.E. Sheldahl SAND78-0014 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.0MB PDF) |
“Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Tie-Down Design With an Example” R.C. Reuter, Jr. SAND77-1919 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.7KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.5MB PDF) |
“Free-Air Performance Tests of a 5-Metre-Diameter Darrieus Turbine” R.E. Sheldahl, B.F. Blackwell SAND77-1063 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (6.5KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.8MB PDF) |
“Wind Tunnel Performance Data for Two- and Three-Bucket Savonius Rotors” B.F. Blackwell, R.E. Sheldahl, L.V. Felts SAND76-0131 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.9KB PDF) |
[Report] (2.4MB PDF) |
“Wind Tunnel Performance Data for the Darrieus Wind Turbine with NACA 0012 Blades” B.F. Blackwell, R.E. Sheldahl, L.V. Felts SAND76-0130 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (5.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“The Darrieus Turbine: A Performance Prediction Model Using Multiple Streamtubes” J.H. Strickland SAND75-0431 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“The Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine: How It Works’” B.F. Blackwell SAND74-0160 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Blade Shape For Troposkien Type of Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine” B.F. Blackwell, G.E. Reis SAND74-0154 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (4.6KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.2MB PDF) |
“Practical Approximations to a Troposkien by Straight-Line and Circular-Arc Segments” G.E. Reis, B.F. Blackwell SAND74-0100 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT): Current Research |
[Abstract] (28.KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.13MB PDF) |
“A Retrospective of VAWT Technology” H.J. Sutherland, D.E. Berg, T.D. Ashwill SAND2012-0304 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Wind Plant Reliability |
[Abstract] (60.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.52MB PDF) |
“CMMS in the Wind Industry”
D. Belanger, D. Hart, B. Crull, B. Maier
SAND12-10617P
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[Abstract] (53.0KB PDF) |
[Report] (1.46MB PDF) |
“Continuous Reliability Enhancement for Wind (CREW) Database: Wind Plant Reliability Benchmark” (Technical Report) V.A. Peters, A.B. Ogilvie, C.R. Bond SAND12-7328 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Slides] (4.0MB PDF) |
“Wind Plant Reliability Benchmark: September 2012″ (Presentation) V.A. Peters, A.B. Ogilvie, C.R. Bond SAND12-7329P Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (10.8KB PDF) |
[Report] (102KB PDF) |
“Wind Energy Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS): Data Collection Recommendations for Reliability Analysis” V.A. Peters, A. Ogilvie SAND12-0828 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Slides] (3.64MB PDF) |
“Continuous Reliability Enhancement for Wind (CREW) Database: Wind Turbine Reliability Benchmark U.S. Fleet; Public Report October 2011″ V.A. Peters, B.L. McKenney, A.B. Ogilvie, C. Bond SAND11-8036P Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Slides] (2.5MB PDF) |
“CREW Database and Analysis Program” B.L. McKenney, A.B. Ogilvie Sandia Blade Workshop, July 2010 SAND11-3437C Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Slides] (897KB PDF) |
“Taking Advantage of Your Data to Increase Reliability” B.L. McKenney Optimizing Wind Power Performance Conference September 2010 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (16.KB PDF) |
[Report] (535KB PDF) |
“Using Wind Plant Data to Increase Reliability” B.L. McKenney, A.B. Ogilvie, V.A. Peters SAND10-8800 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (13.KB PDF) |
[Report] (415KB PDF) |
“Adapting ORAP® to Wind Plants: Industry Value and Functional Requirements” B. McKenney, A. Ogilvie, V.A. Peters, P.S. Veers SAND10-4530 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (71.KB PDF) |
[Report] (364KB PDF) |
“Wind Turbine Reliability Database Update” R.R. Hill, V.A. Peters, J.A. Stinebaugh, P.S. Veers SAND09-1171 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
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[Appendix B] (265KB PDF) |
“Wind Turbine Reliability Database Update Appendix B: Report Template for individualized reports to partners.” R.R. Hill, V.A. Peters, J.A. Stinebaugh, P.S. Veers SAND09-1171 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
[Abstract] (9.1KB PDF) |
[Report] (559KB PDF) |
“Assessment of Wind Turbine Seismic Risk: Existing Literature and Simple Study of Tower Moment Demand” I. Prowell, P.S. Veers SAND09-1100 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Wind Powering America [WPA] |
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[Report] (357KB PDF) |
“New Mexico Resources Assessment: Lee Ranch Data Summary and Transmittal: September – December 2002 Annual Analysis: January – December 2002″ Global Energy Concepts, LLC February 2003 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |
Wind Resource |
[Abstract] (200KB PDF) |
[Report] (51.0MB PDF) |
“Wind Power Climatology of the United States” J.W. Reed August 1977 Back to Topic Selection Top of Page |