La déformation de torsion que subit un profil aérodynamique a une importance capitale car elle a une influence directe sur la valeur des incidences locales et donc sur la valeur locale des densités de portance et de traînée. L'amélioration des performances aérodynamiques passe donc par la connaissance et la maîtrise de ce vrillage. Cette thèse se propose d'y contribuer. Une des méthodes développées actuellement par de nombreux auteurs consiste à munir le profil d'actionneurs permettant de le déformer en torsion de manière à compenser tout ou partie, voire même contrer, la déformation « naturelle » de la structure. Cette méthode, dite de contrôle actif, est certes très efficace, mais elle présente des limitations car elle nécessite l'introduction d'une quantité d'énergie qui peut être importante. La méthode que nous proposons ici pour maîtriser le vrillage du profil consiste à modifier ses conditions d'équilibre interne. En solidarisant ou en désolidarisant des cloisons à l'intérieur du profil, il est possible de déplacer le centre de torsion des sections du profil sans modifier sa forme extérieure. Ces modifications internes induisent donc une modulation du moment de torsion et donc une modulation du vrillage. Ce processus ne demande que très peu d'énergie. A partir d'un profil simple, des simulations ont permis de montrer le potentiel théorique du système proposé. Trois démonstrateurs, de complexité croissante, ont également été réalisés pour évaluer les capacités du contrôle « réactif » de la torsion. La technique a été validée par la deuxième démonstration. Malheureusement, le troisième démonstrateur, beaucoup plus complexe, n'a pas permis, à l’heure actuelle, d'obtenir la validation finale. / The torsional deformation of aerodynamic profiles has to be considered with care because it induces a change in the angle of attack and therefore changes in the local densities of lift and drag forces. The improvement of the aerodynamic performances does require a good knowledge and control of the twist of the airfoil. A method currently developed by a lot of authors consists in inserting in the airfoil some actuators whose action tends to increase or reduce the ‘natural’ deformation of the structure. This method, named active control, is very effective but it has some limitations because it needs a level of energy which can be high. The method we propose to control the twist of the airfoil consists in modifying the internal elastic equilibrium of the structure. By joining or disjoining some walls inside the profile, it is possible to shift the shear center of the profile without any change of its external shape. So, these internal modifications induce variations of the torsional moment and therefore a variation of the twist angle. The process is no energy consuming. By means of a simple profile, simulations have been performed to show the theoretical potential of the proposed system. Three demonstrators have also been designed with increasing complexity to evaluate the feasibility of the ‘reactive’ control of the twist. The technique has been validated by the second demonstrator. Unfortunately, the third demonstrator, much more complex, has not shown the final demonstration.

This Master’s thesis concerns a theme of wind power in Czech Republic. It gives a brief overview of wind turbines available at the European market, in the observed performance of range 50 kW with subsequent economic analysis for the locality. At the same time, it mentioned a probability distribution and the mathematical models needed for processing and evaluation of meteorological data. Nevertheless, the main part of this work is focused on the aerodynamic design of the blade of wind power plant for given location and it’s both with and without considering the possible losses.

This work presents the coupling between two different formulations applied to flow simulation and analysis of wind rotors, integral and differential formulations. First, for the integral formulation is defined a control volume where the variables problem are defined, as well as the necessaries working hypothesis, then a proposed mathematical modeling is defined. Simulations through NACA airfoils, using Computational Dynamic Fluids, are performed in order to evaluate drag and lift coefficients, to be used in the integral formulation. The Navier-Stokes equations are solved in house and the Smagorinsky turbulence model with Van Driest damping function is retained. The computational code is implemented with structured cartesian mesh, where the airfoil is modeled using the Immersed Boundary Methodology. The results of simulation through a NACA0012 airfoil are shown for several attack angles and Re = 10000. Results of energetic efficiency are presented for a horizontal axis wind turbine using the integral formulation, where the coefficients are given by differential formulations. / Este trabalho apresenta o acoplamento entre as duas formulações diferentes aplicadas à simulação do escoamento e análise de rotores eólicos, formulações integral e diferencial. Primeiramente para a formulação integral é definido um volume de controle onde as variáveis do problema são definidas, bem como as hipóteses simplificadoras necessárias, para então ser proposta uma modelagem matemática. Simulações do escoamento em aerofólios NACA, utilizando Dinâmica dos Fluidos Computacional, são realizadas a fim de determinar os coeficientes de arrasto e sustentação, os quais foram utilizados na formulação integral. As equações de Navier-Stokes são resolvidas em um código computacional e o modelo de turbulência de Smagorinsky com função de amortecimento de Van Driest é utilizado. O código computacional é implementado com uma malha cartesiana estruturada, e o aerofólio é modelado utilizando a Metodologia da Fronteira Imersa. Os resultados da simulação através de um aerofólio NACA0012 são mostrados para vários ângulos de ataque e Re = 10000. Os resultados de eficiência energética são apresentados para uma turbina eólica de eixo horizontal utilizando a formulação integral, onde os coeficientes são dados pelas formulações diferenciais. / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica