2.2. Vortex Model
The vortex model [17-18] predicts the performance of VAWT by calculating the vorticity
in the wake of the blades. The blades are substituted by vortex filaments whose strengths
will be determined by the blade profile coefficients, relative flow velocity and angle of
attack. By Helmholtz theorems of vorticity, the strengths of the vortex filaments are equal
to each trailing tip vortex.
Several modifications on this model have been presented, but the main disadvantage of the
vortex model still persists, the high computation time.
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