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  1. 1. Development of a Tool for Inverse Aerodynamic Design and Optimisation of Turbomachinery Aerofoils

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Berkin Kurtulus; [2021]
    Keywords : Aerodynamics; Turbomachinery Airfoil design; Inverse Design Automation; Airfoil Optimization;

    Abstract : The automation of airfoil design process is an ongoing effort within the field of turbo-machinery design, with significant focus on developing new reliable and consistent methods that can meet the needs of the engineers. A wide variety of approaches has been in use for inverse airfoil design process which benefit from theoretical inverse design, statistical methods, empirical discoveries and many other ways to solve the design problem. READ MORE

  3. 2. QUANTIFYING ERRORS IN PITCH ANGLE POSITION USING BEM THEORY

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sai Varun Kollappillai Murugan; [2021]
    Keywords : NREL; Qblade; SCADA; Pitch angle errors; Wind turbines;

    Abstract : The wind industry is always seeking ways to better understand the performance of a wind turbine and improve its efficiency. During the operation phase and maintenance, wind turbines go through regular optimization. Due to the regular change in wind speed and direction, wind turbines need to be regulated and positioned accordingly. READ MORE

  4. 3. Cooling Fan Optimization for Heavy Electrified Vehicles : A study on performance and noise

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Amir Khiabani; Daniel Acebo Alanis; [2020]
    Keywords : Electric axial fans; Fan design; Blade design; Battery Electric Vehicle; Fan noise; Fan performance.;

    Abstract : Vehicle electrification plays a significant role in the effort to reduce the environmental impact of the automotive industry. Scania is one of the leading manufacturers ofheavy vehicles which is currently moving towards a sustainable transport system by manufacturing a new generation of heavy vehicles powered by batteries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Test and Assessment of Derivative Computation Architectures using OpenMDAO and its Application in a Real Airfoil Optimization Problem

    University essay from KTH/Numerisk analys, NA

    Author : Xin Shi; [2018]
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    Abstract : Optimization problems are widespread in everyday life and engineering science. In the engineering optimization domain, the problems are usually modelled with an objective function. READ MORE

  6. 5. Airfoil Optimization Through Differential Evolution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Eddie Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Differential evolution; optimization; airfoil; wind turbine; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis presents the development of a numerical optimization algorithm for airfoils, and how it can be used in design of wind turbine blades. It was found that the developed algorithm successfully improves the goal parameters under given conditions and constraints. READ MORE