Vortex generator assembly for use with a wind turbine rotor...

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2010-06-22

2011-10-18

Look, Edward (Department: 3745)

Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)

Method of operation

C416S023000, C416S061000, C416S23600R

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038396

ABSTRACT:
A method of manipulating a boundary layer across a wind turbine rotor blade. The method includes coupling at least one vortex generator to the rotor blade. The vortex generator includes at least one sidewall that extends outwardly a radial distance from an outer surface of the rotor blade. The vortex generator is selectively positionable between a first position and a second position. A control system calculates a condition of the boundary layer. The vortex generator is positioned at one of the first position and the second position based on the calculated condition of the boundary layer for moving the vortex generator between the first position and the second position.

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