Divya Tyagi’s breakthrough in aerodynamics opens up new possibilities for wind turbine design, enhancing energy efficiency
An Indian-origin student in the US, Divya Tyagi, has simplified a century-old math problem in aerodynamics, providing new insights that could revolutionize wind turbine design. This breakthrough challenges earlier limitations set by Hermann Glauert, a British aerodynamicist who first addressed the issue but did not consider key variables, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Tyagi’s Groundbreaking Addendum to Glauert’s Theory
Tyagi, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, completed this research as part of her undergraduate thesis for the Schreyer Honors College. Her work was published in Wind Energy Science.
“I created an addendum to Glauert’s problem to determine the optimal aerodynamic performance of a wind turbine, focusing on ideal flow conditions to maximize power output,” said Tyagi.
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Tyagi’s adviser, Sven Schmitz, the Boeing/AD Welliver Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, emphasized that Glauert’s original theory only addressed the maximum power coefficient—the efficiency with which turbines convert wind into electricity
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However, it failed to account for forces and moments acting on the rotor or the bending of turbine blades due to wind pressure
Breakthrough with Potential for Major Impact on Wind Energy
Tyagi’s work is seen as a significant step toward improving wind energy production and reducing costs. “Improving the power coefficient of a large wind turbine by just 1% can dramatically increase energy production, potentially powering an entire neighborhood,” Tyagi explained.
Her research, supported by the US Navy, also aims to improve flight simulation and pilot safety by exploring dynamic interactions between aerodynamic forces and turbine performance.
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