OPTIMAL PITCH ANGLES OF DARIEUS H-ROTOR BLADES

Authors

  • V. M. Sineglazov National Aviation University
  • A. A. Ziganshin National Aviation University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18372/1990-5548.47.10286

Keywords:

Angle of attack, tip speed ratio, power and torque coefficients

Abstract

Vast survey of investigations to determine the optimal pitch angles for Darrieus H-rotorblades was implemented. Wind tunnel tests were done for a four bladed rotor. It was shown that therewas the pitch angle providing the better power and torque characteristics

Author Biographies

V. M. Sineglazov, National Aviation University

Doctor of Engineering. Professor. Aviation Computer-Integrated Complexes Department

A. A. Ziganshin, National Aviation University

Asistant. Aviation Computer-Integrated Complexes Department

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Vol. 1 No. 47 (2016)

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COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN SYSTEMS

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