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Blade Technology for Wind Turbines
The rotor is the first phase of the energy transformation process from kinetic wind energy into mechanical torque, and as such is where investment in technology should be maximised. Aerodynamics is overlooked by many wind turbine designers because they do not understand what is possible; as such they continue to use out-dated technology and design methods.
Compared to blades using standard aerofoils (e.g. NACA/FFA/DU), Anakata blades produce up to 3% more AEP and are up to 3dB quieter, or 25% lighter.
Anakata designs holistically using a combination of industry-standard BEM modelling, advanced full-rotor 3D CFD methods, and wind tunnel testing. We have experience of testing in a number of state-of-the-art wind tunnels including Deutsche WindGuard, Cologne KKK, Stuttgart LWK, Virginia Tech., Mercedes F1, and Williams F1. We use a variety of testing techniques including full 3D model motion systems and infrared boundary layer visualisations.
Our wealth of design experience allows us to optimise blades to your requirements to achieve the best compromise of AEP, loads, and cost.