Multiobjective Optimization of Composite Wind Turbine Blade

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Background:

• Wind turbine power generation is optimized by maximizing effective power output while minimizing production costs.
• The aerodynamic properties of wind turbine blades significantly influence power generation, and their material composition affects overall manufacturing expenses.
• Wind turbine blades are critical components, making their material and geometric optimization essential for cost reduction and performance enhancement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate composite wind turbine blades for optimizing both mass and vertical deflection.
• To formulate a two-criteria optimization task for simultaneous minimization of blade mass and vertical deflection.
• To identify optimal geometric and material properties for cost-effective and high-performance wind turbine blades.

Main Methods:

• A two-criteria optimization problem was formulated.
• Geometric properties of the wind turbine blade were treated as decision variables.
• The weighted sum method was employed to address the multi-objective optimization task.

Main Results:

• The study successfully determined optimal geometric and material properties for composite wind turbine blades.
• Simultaneous minimization of mass and vertical deflection was achieved through the optimization process.
• The selected composite materials and geometric configurations demonstrated potential for reducing overall wind turbine costs.

Conclusions:

• Optimizing the material and geometric characteristics of wind turbine blades is crucial for reducing manufacturing costs.
• The developed optimization approach provides a framework for designing cost-effective and efficient composite wind turbine blades.
• Further research into advanced composite materials and manufacturing techniques can further enhance wind turbine performance and economic viability.