Research Article

Research on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with S Series Airfoils

Table 2

Component of the experimental equipment.

EquipmentFunctionPrecision

Wind tunnelProvide a stable source of wind3%
Model of wind turbineExperimental model
Torque sensorAcquisition data±0.2%
Torque analyzerDisplay the data
MotorProvide load, stable model speed3%
Power supplyControl motor speed
ComputerProcess the data