Divya Tyagi, an Indian-origin aerospace engineering graduate student at Pennsylvania State University, has refined a century-old mathematical problem, originally posed by British aerodynamicist Hermann Glauert. Her work simplifies the complex problem, making it more accessible and expanding research in aerodynamics, particularly in wind turbine design.
*Source - TOI*
Tyagi's research, completed during her undergraduate studies for her Schreyer Honors College thesis, introduces an addendum to Glauert's problem. This addendum determines the optimal aerodynamic performance of a wind turbine by solving for ideal flow conditions to maximize power output. Her adviser, Sven Schmitz, highlighted that her elegant solution, based on calculus of variations, will allow exploration of new facets of wind turbine design.
*Source - TOI*
Tyagi's research, completed during her undergraduate studies for her Schreyer Honors College thesis, introduces an addendum to Glauert's problem. This addendum determines the optimal aerodynamic performance of a wind turbine by solving for ideal flow conditions to maximize power output. Her adviser, Sven Schmitz, highlighted that her elegant solution, based on calculus of variations, will allow exploration of new facets of wind turbine design.