Aerodynamic Design for Colorado Wind Farms

Overview

This project evaluates the technical and economic feasibility of a wind farm in Colorado with 1 MW GE wind turbines, utilizing ANSYS Fluent and Mechanical for CFD and FEA. The design optimizes a 15-meter rotor for high altitude atmospheric conditions, identifying an ideal configuration for maximizing power output utilizing WT_Perf. Structural analysis confirms a peak von Mises stress of 26.6 MPa, validating that the turbine can safely handle mechanical loads while producing energy at a cost of 0.503 cents/kWh.