Many transmission structures are tested to failure at full-scale, leading to an improved understanding of capacity compared to most structures. Typically when extreme wind events occur, the maximum ...

Several critical variables in experimental design- such as type, size, material, and wind speed- influence the mechanical characteristics and performance of wind turbines. The novel contribution of ...

Bladeless wind turbines face operational limitations due to the lock-in phenomenon. This study introduces two novel mechanisms for designing bladeless wind turbines to address this issue, enabling ...

Rune is developing a family of uncrewed cargo aircraft with hybrid-electric distributed propulsion. Credit: Rune Aero U.S. startup Rune Aero is using an interactive virtual wind tunnel powered by ...

For the first time, engineers at MIT have developed a comprehensive, physics-based model that accurately represents the airflow around rotors even under extreme conditions. The new model enables the ...