Numerical Study on Glaze Ice Accretion Characteristics over Time for a NACA 0012 Airfoil
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Abstract
Ice accretion on wind turbine blades can significantly impact their aerodynamic performance, increasing additional load and reducing power generation. This paper utilizes numerical simulation to predict the cross-section at the blade tip of a small wind turbine and study the ice accretion process and aerodynamic characteristics of the airfoil. The research investigates the dynamic characteristics of ice accretion on NACA 0012 airfoil, as well as the influence of dynamic icing at different angles of attack and airflow velocities on the lift coefficient of the airfoil. The findings show that ice accretion leads to a more significant decrease in the lift coefficient of the airfoil at angles of attack of 8° and 12°. From 0 min to 30 min, the decrease rate of the lift coefficient is up to 48% and 46.2%, respectively. The aerodynamic performance of airfoil at 70 m/s deteriorates the most severely and the reduction degree of the lift coefficient can exceed 23.2%. These results may supply guidance for wind turbine anti-icing solutions.
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OpenAlex topics: Icing and De-icing Technologies · Smart Materials for Construction · Thermal Analysis in Power Transmission
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School of Electrical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830047, China
Center of New Energy Research, School of Future Technology, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830047, China
Engineering Research Center of Northwest Energy Carbon Neutrality, Ministry of Education, Urumqi 830047, China
Funding
National Oversea High-level Talents Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China · Xinjiang Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars · Xinjiang Regional Coordination Special Project-International Science and Technology Cooperation Program · Xinjiang Major Science and Technology Special Project · Xinjiang Key Research and development Project · Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Project · Innovation Team Project of Xinjiang University
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