Blade Element Momentum Theory

Rotor Geometry

Lab Geometry
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Number of blades
Rotor Diameter [m]
Average Chord [m]
Taper Ratio
Root Twist [deg.]
Tip Twist [deg.]
Number of blades
Rotor Diameter [m]

Operating Conditions

Wind speed [m/s]
Rotor speed [rpm]


Turbine Performance

Power =
Torque = N m

Blade Loading

Shear Force = N
Moment = N m

Chord Distribution


Twist Distribution


Aerofoil Profile

Aerofoil thickness [%]
Maximum camber [%]



Schematic

Power Curve

Torque Curve

Spanwise Profiles


Vector Diagrams

Spanwise Position (r/R)