Comparison of Aerodynamic Performance and Structural Analysis of Wind Turbine Profiles for Power Generators

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJME Journal

Volume 12 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Juan Renato Vargas Cueba, Alexandra Batallanos Ezquerra, Pascual Adriazola Corrales

10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I1P109

How to Cite?

Juan Renato Vargas Cueba, Alexandra Batallanos Ezquerra, Pascual Adriazola Corrales, "Comparison of Aerodynamic Performance and Structural Analysis of Wind Turbine Profiles for Power Generators," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 1, pp. 75-82, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I1P109

Abstract:

This study focuses on the in-depth aerodynamic performance and structural analysis of three different materials used in a model airfoil blade airfoil used in wind turbines. The three materials examined are carbon fiber, fiberglass and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU). In addition, computational modeling tools, such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), were used to simulate the airflow around each blade profile and evaluate its effectiveness in capturing wind energy. The resilience and durability of each blade design material were also evaluated structurally under different loading situations using finite element methods (FEM). The results show notable differences in the structural characteristics and aerodynamic performance of the wind turbine blade profile when using the three different types of materials. These findings provide useful hints on how to optimize the use of materials in wind turbine blade designs for renewable energy applications in terms of lifetime and energy efficiency.

Keywords:

Aerodynamic performance, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Method (FEM), Wind turbine blades, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU).

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