Capuzzi, M.; Pirrera, A.; Weaver, P.M. - In: Energy 73 (2014) C, pp. 15-24
This two-part paper introduces a novel aeroelastic approach to the design of large-scale wind turbine blades. By suitably tailoring the blade's elastic response to aerodynamic pressure, the turbine's Annual Energy Production is shown to increase, while simultaneously alleviating extreme loading...