ANALYSIS OF RAINING EFFECTS ON HORIZONTAL-AXIS WIND TURBINE

Abstract

The power and performance of the wind turbine are significantly affected by
the air conditions of the operating environment. Rain is a widespread phenomenon
in many parts of the world, so exploring its effect on the power and performance of
wind turbines will provide valuable insights into the íntallation location of a new
wind farm. Hence, we build a model to estimate the effect of precipitation by
simulating the actual physical processes of the rain drops forming a layer of water
on the surface of the blades of a horizontal-axis turbine, thereby determining
optimal wetness, then power and performance respectively.