Reduction of tidal turbines hydrodynamic loads employing bend-twist adaptive blades

摘要: The present paper is one of the first to investigate use bend-twist adaptive blades on a variable-speed pitch-controlled tidal turbine in order reduce hydrodynamic loads. realisation substantial unexploited hydrokinetic energy tides currently driving research. In contrast wind turbines, technology has not yet reached maturity and new designs are required take into account cavitation, leading edge roughness, high density flowing water. particular, reinforced blade structures deal with loads experienced by turbines. this research, potential benefit using turbines explored. A Tidal Turbine Hydrodynamic code (TTHydro) capable simulating equipped developed validated. It found that employing reduces both power was also observed reduction could be achieved at price small loss.