Outline
        •   Introduction
        •   Objective
        •   Numerical Setup
        •   Results
        •   Conclusions
                                  Wind Energy
      •   The conversion of wind energy into various other useful forms such as electricity is 
          known as wind power
      •   Studying wind energy is desirable because:
           –  Wind energy is renewable
           –  There is ample supply of wind energy
           –  Suitable wind patterns are available worldwide
           –  Production costs of wind energy are declining
           –  Wind energy produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions
                                             Wind Turbines
        Horizontal Axis Wind                                   Vertical Axis Wind 
        Turbines (HAWT)                                        Turbines (VAWT)
        Advantages                                             Advantages
        •  Higher efficiency                                   •   Ground mounting makes 
        •  Can furl out of the wind to reduce                      maintenance easier
           wind speed seen by the blades                       •   Can be installed in areas of wind 
        •  High towers reduce turbulence                           funnelling and high wind speeds
           caused by nearby structures                         •   Lower noise signature
        •  Disadvantages                                       •   Requires lower starting speeds
        •  Tower mounting makes maintenance                    •   Disadvantages
           more difficult                                      •   Lower efficiency
        •  Requires large structures
                                                               •   May require guys to support 
        •  Installation requires heavy equipment
        •  Requires additional controls to furl                    rotation axis
           and rotate to orient blades in the wind             •   Can create an inconsistent torque 
           direction                                               (pulse)
         Wind Turbines
         Wind Turbines