Trailing Edge Spoilers for Rotor Blades Developed

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The wind energy start-up evoblade, a spin-off of the Institute of Aerospace Technology (IAT) of the University of Applied Sciences Bremen, has developed a retrofittable spoiler for rotor blades with the help of Deutsche Windtechnik and Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen.

The results of a side-by-side study of testing and optimising the EvoFlap now confirm that installing the spoiler can improve the aerodynamic flow in the area of the blade root, resulting in improved efficiency and performance of the system. "Rotor blades have a significant impact on the technical and economic performance of a wind turbine," said Dr.-Ing. Frank Kortenstedde, founder and CEO of evoblade. "By developing and optimising a... ... More: Official Press Release Deutsche Windtechnik

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