Bionic wing flaps improve wind energy efficiency

ScienceDaily
Mar 22, 2022, 3:13 pm250 pts
Scientists show a bionic approach combining features of a seagull's wing with an engineered flow control accessory, known as a Gurney flap, can greatly improve wind turbine performance. To achieve the best aerodynamic performance, the scientists simulated the use of the combined flow control accessory in a…

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