Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50747#.VEnB_FfHRK0 Author(s) Kedharnath Sairam , Mark G. Turner Affiliation(s) School of Aerospace Systems, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA . ABSTRACT Improvements in the aerodynamic design will lead to more efficiency of wind turbines and higher power production. In the present study, a 3D parametric gas turbine blade geometry building code, 3DBGB, has been modified in order to include wind turbine design capabilities. This approach enables greater flexibility of the design along with the ability to design more complex geometries with relative ease. The NREL NASA Phase VI wind turbine was considered as a test cas...
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