High-performance twin VAWT-rotors for research into interaction of closely-spaced vertical-axis wind turbines

Twin rotor experimental setup at in the large windtunnel of the politecnico Milano.

Dimensions: H 100cm x D 50cm

RPM: 1800

Load on rotors at 1800RPM: 2500N

Carbon fiber & aramid fiber composite

Tolerances on geometry: +-0.05mm

Geometry: Tim De Troyer / Mark Runacres

Strength analysis and lamination design: Lieven Standaert

Aluminium mold & composite layup, rotor assembly: Lieven Standaert