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46 Stability of the Tip Vortices in the Far Wake behind a <strong>Wind</strong> Turbine 251<br />

�� 2 1+τ<br />

BA =4Nγ<br />

δ2 � �<br />

+1 exp −<br />

τ 2 1<br />

δ2 � �<br />

− 1 . (2-S)<br />

where γ = Γ0/NΓ is the circulation ratio i.e. the central (hub) vortex strength<br />

normalized by the total multiple circulation of the tip vortices. The dimensionless<br />

hub vortex pitch τ keeps the same value as that of the multiples and<br />

the hub vortex radius δ = rhub/a is normalized by a, the radius of cylinder<br />

supporting helical vortex axis of the multiple. Note that BA does not contain<br />

any term with wind speed implying that translatory motion from wind does<br />

not influence the stability.<br />

The stability condition of the tip vortex configuration only depends on the<br />

sign of B. The vortex system is unstable if B ≥ 0, where the relative velocity<br />

field in the vortex position has an unstable critical point (Fig. 46.1a) and for<br />

B

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