The Wind Energy Research Department at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) set out to increase localization rates ...

There are several operational factors and requirements that have guided design and development of composite wind turbine blades over the last 20 years. The most important factors and requirements are ...

Eliminating one composite blade does not slash that figure overnight. Still, it trims both material bills and the number of ...

More Efficient Wind Turbine Blade Designed Date: March 20, 2007 Source: Sandia National Laboratories Summary: A new wind turbine blade design that researchers at Sandia developed in partnership ...

What if one mathematical nuance has been quietly restraining the efficiency of wind turbines since the turn of last century?

The term “hydroelectric power” often brings to mind immense operations driven by purpose-built infrastructure such as dam systems and large turbines with traditionally metallic, propeller-based ...

A universal parametric design approach will help take the guesswork out of optimizing blade design and system aerodynamics for different steam turbine configurations.

When wind speed reaches 25 m/sec (50 mph) or higher, the pitch-control system fail-safes the blades in a manner that reduces wind loading and stops the turbine rotor from turning.

The long lead time for the development of blades and vanes used in gas turbines, such as in power stations, presents a significant challenge to the validation of new part designs in engine tests.

Employing dual oscillating blades that mimic the figure-8 motion of the wings of a hovering hummingbird, the turbine's relatively compact design make it a potential fit for residential use.