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✖Angular Velocity of Rotor is the time rate at which the rotor rotates, or revolves about its axis.ⓘ Angular Velocity of Rotor [ω]			+10% -10%
✖Rotor Radius is the radius of rotation of the rotor.ⓘ Rotor Radius [R]			+10% -10%
✖Free Stream Wind Speed is the velocity of the free stream which is the air far upstream of an aerodynamic body i.e. before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air.ⓘ Free Stream Wind Speed [V_∞]			+10% -10%

✖Tip Speed Ratio is the ratio of the speed of the blade tip to the free stream wind speed.ⓘ Tip Speed Ratio [λ]

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Tip Speed Ratio

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λ = \frac{ω \cdot R}{V ∞}

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1.099557 = \frac{15 rev/min \cdot 7 m}{10 m/s}

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Tip Speed Ratio Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Tip Speed Ratio = (Angular Velocity of Rotor*Rotor Radius)/Free Stream Wind Speed
λ = (ω*R)/V_∞
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Tip Speed Ratio - Tip Speed Ratio is the ratio of the speed of the blade tip to the free stream wind speed.
Angular Velocity of Rotor - (Measured in Radian per Second) - Angular Velocity of Rotor is the time rate at which the rotor rotates, or revolves about its axis.
Rotor Radius - (Measured in Meter) - Rotor Radius is the radius of rotation of the rotor.
Free Stream Wind Speed - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Free Stream Wind Speed is the velocity of the free stream which is the air far upstream of an aerodynamic body i.e. before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Angular Velocity of Rotor: 15 Revolution per Minute --> 1.57079632671491 Radian per Second (Check conversion here)
Rotor Radius: 7 Meter --> 7 Meter No Conversion Required
Free Stream Wind Speed: 10 Meter per Second --> 10 Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

λ = (ω*R)/V_∞ --> (1.57079632671491*7)/10

Evaluating ... ...

λ = 1.09955742870044

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.09955742870044 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.09955742870044 ≈ 1.099557 <-- Tip Speed Ratio

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Power Extracted by Rotor given Power Coefficient of Wind Machine

Go Power Extracted by Rotor = Power Coefficient of Wind Machine*(0.5*Density of Air*pi*(Rotor Radius^2)*Free Stream Wind Speed^3)

Power Coefficient of Wind Machine

Go Power Coefficient of Wind Machine = Power Extracted by Rotor/(0.5*Density of Air*pi*Rotor Radius^2*Free Stream Wind Speed^3)

Lift Coefficient of Blade of Wind Rotor

Go Lift Coefficient of Blade of Wind Rotor = Lift Force/(0.5*Density of air VC*pi*Rotor Radius^2*Free Stream Wind Speed^2)

Lift Force given Lift Coefficient of Blade

Go Lift Force = Lift Coefficient of Blade of Wind Rotor*0.5*Density of air VC*pi*Rotor Radius^2*Free Stream Wind Speed^2

Tip Speed Ratio Formula

Tip Speed Ratio = (Angular Velocity of Rotor*Rotor Radius)/Free Stream Wind Speed
λ = (ω*R)/V_∞

Is higher tip speed ratio better?

The tip-speed ratio is related to efficiency, with the optimum varying with blade design. Higher tip speeds result in higher noise levels and require stronger blades due to larger centrifugal forces.

How to Calculate Tip Speed Ratio?

Tip Speed Ratio calculator uses Tip Speed Ratio = (Angular Velocity of Rotor*Rotor Radius)/Free Stream Wind Speed to calculate the Tip Speed Ratio, The Tip Speed Ratio is the ratio of the speed of the blade tip to the free stream wind speed. Tip Speed Ratio is denoted by λ symbol.

How to calculate Tip Speed Ratio using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Tip Speed Ratio, enter Angular Velocity of Rotor (ω), Rotor Radius (R) & Free Stream Wind Speed (V_∞) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Tip Speed Ratio calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.099557 = (1.57079632671491*7)/10.

FAQ

What is Tip Speed Ratio?

The Tip Speed Ratio is the ratio of the speed of the blade tip to the free stream wind speed and is represented as λ = (ω*R)/V_∞ or Tip Speed Ratio = (Angular Velocity of Rotor*Rotor Radius)/Free Stream Wind Speed. Angular Velocity of Rotor is the time rate at which the rotor rotates, or revolves about its axis, Rotor Radius is the radius of rotation of the rotor & Free Stream Wind Speed is the velocity of the free stream which is the air far upstream of an aerodynamic body i.e. before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air.

How to calculate Tip Speed Ratio?

The Tip Speed Ratio is the ratio of the speed of the blade tip to the free stream wind speed is calculated using Tip Speed Ratio = (Angular Velocity of Rotor*Rotor Radius)/Free Stream Wind Speed. To calculate Tip Speed Ratio, you need Angular Velocity of Rotor (ω), Rotor Radius (R) & Free Stream Wind Speed (V_∞). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Angular Velocity of Rotor, Rotor Radius & Free Stream Wind Speed and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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