Do centre-bodies improve the performance of horizontal-axis, sail-type wind-turbines?

P.D. Fleming, S.D. Probert and S. Arithoppah

Applied Energy, 1983, vol. 14, issue 2, 123-130

Abstract: The power harnessing advantages of using hub-fairings--either rotating or stationary, with or without stationary after-bodies--have been measured experimentally. For the flexible sail wind-turbines tested, stationary (rather than rotating) hub-fairings produced greater power augmentations. Employing a stationary after-body is also desirable for the turbine in order to increase the rate of harnessing of wind energy.

Date: 1983
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