An Improved Computer Program for Calculating the Theoretical Performance Parameters of a Propeller Type Wind Turbine. An Appendix to the Final Report on Feasibility of Using Wind Power to Pump Irrigation Water (Texas).

摘要

The PROP Program of Wilson and Lissaman has been modified by adding the Newton-Raphson Method and a Step Wise Search Method,as options for the method of solution. In addition,an optimization method is included. Twist angles,tip speed ratio and the pitch angle may be varied to produce maximum power coefficient. The computer program listing is presented along with sample input and output data. Further improvements to the program are discussed.