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Cp<br />

Xsep/c<br />

1<br />

0.6<br />

0.2<br />

−0.2<br />

−0.6<br />

−1<br />

−1.4<br />

−1.8<br />

−2.2<br />

−2.6<br />

1<br />

0.8<br />

0.6<br />

0.4<br />

0.2<br />

0<br />

0 0.2 0.4<br />

40 Rotation and Turbulence Effects on a HAWT 223<br />

x/c<br />

D cp<br />

X sep<br />

Linear fit<br />

0.6 0.8 1<br />

Separated area<br />

Fig. 40.2. Pressure gradient in separated area<br />

Tur = 5.9%<br />

αr = 11.8˚<br />

Tu = 4.5%<br />

Tu = 9%<br />

Tu = 12%<br />

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35<br />

Angle of attack (˚)<br />

Fig. 40.3. Turbulence level influence on the separation point position, Xsep

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