forces and torques due to wind on rotating bodies
forces and torques due to wind on rotating bodies
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i was wondering if anybody could tell me how to calculate forces and torques due to wind on a rotating body. Is there a formula for this? Thanks
i was wondering if anybody could tell me how to calculate forces and torques due to wind on a rotating body. Is there a formula for this? Thanks





RE: forces and torques due to wind on rotating bodies
Also I think NASA have a little Java web page that works it out for you. A google search should find it. It's called the Markov effect, I think.
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: forces and torques due to wind on rotating bodies
RE: forces and torques due to wind on rotating bodies
If you are designing a fan blowing air, I think you consider the drag torque and rate of air mass movement, if you are designing a wind generator, then probably lift is also a consideration.