XTurb-PSU
Overview
The XTurb-PSU code is a wind turbine and analysis tool that is being actively developed in Dr. Schmitz’s research group at Penn State. In its present form, XTurb-PSU is capable of analyzing wind turbine blade designs in rotating and parked conditions subject to steady inflow. The code uses either classical Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEMT) or a Helicoidal Vortex Method (HVM) originally developed by Prof. J. J. Chattot at UC Davis for the prediction of blade loads. Dr. Schmitz integrates active research on XTurb-PSU into the teaching of his graduate course AERSP 583: Wind Turbine Aerodynamics.
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XTurb-PSU Training
link, How to Run on Windows. Also, there are several videos at the bottom of this page that each cover a different part of the XTurb input deck.
XTurb-PSU Files (NAWEA 2017)
The .zip file contains a User’s guide and basic examples for rotating & parked wind turbines. (not compatible with input decks in Wiley text)
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XTurb-PSU Files (Wiley Text)
Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines is a comprehensive introduction to the aerodynamics, scaled design and analysis, and optimization of horizontal-axis wind turbines. The book integrates the easy-to-use, hands-on XTurb design and analysis software which enhances the learning experience and helps with a deeper and more complete understanding of the subject matter. The book is written for senior undergraduate and graduate students in wind energy as well as practicing engineers and scientists.
How to Download Wiley Supplementary Material & XTurb Executable
To download the XTurb-PSU executable for accompanying Wiley text, please fill out this survey. Upon submitting, a window will open to a Box folder, providing you with download access.
Introduction
Input List
Operation List
Operation Modes
Solver Input List
Output Files – Running Cases
