Wind Turbine Prototype Fabrication

DARcorporation has been offering aeronautical engineering software and consulting services since 1991. Over the years DARcorporation has developed a unique expertise in aerodynamic design of wind turbines. Our experience includes designing, building and testing Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT).

DARcorporation engineers have worked with many unconventional wind turbine designs. We smoothly convert your innovative ideas to tangible products. Our designs are optimized for best performance based on CFD, structural analysis and wind tunnel testing.

DARcorporation can design, analyze and build the structure, whether it is made out of composites, metal or a combination. We will select materials and provide layup schedules for composites. We will do analysis on strength, stiffness, elastic stability, dynamic modes and responses, and flutter, etc.

Our 3,000 sq. ft. shop is equipped with tools and equipment specific to prototyping and manufacturing of aircraft and wind energy devices. Upon completion of the detailed design, a prototype wind turbine model can be constructed at the DARcorporation prototype facility. Our prototypes range from proof-of-concept display models and wind tunnel models to full scale test turbines. Our facility is capable of manufacturing both metal and composite turbines. Loads and function tests can be performed for individual parts or full scale assemblies. In addition to designing your vehicle, we will keep us in close involvement in every step of its fabrication and assembly. DARcorporation ensures a high level of quality control, and all parts are checked for fit and finish.

We can perform static load, dynamic normal modes, flutter and field tests to ensure that your prototype does what we say it will do.

The DARcorporation Advantage

Experience in the design, detailed analysis and building of prototypes gives DARcorporation a unique advantage over other companies, since we can go from initial design all the way through full size manufacturing. The unique tools developed for design and analysis make DARcorporation the best choice for any new wind turbine development. DARcorporation engineers can advise on what the best materials are for your design and what the best configuration is. We will work with you to design and optimize your wind turbine for performance, manufacturability and cost.

Proposal & Rates

Please Contact Dr. Willem Anemaat for additional information or a detailed proposal. We will need to know your requirements such as design wind speeds, design RPM, type of wind mill, power output required and any other information you can share. We will write a detailed proposal with statement of work, showing tasks, cost and calendar time. This will be provided at no cost or obligation.

Sample Projects:

Hi-Q Wind Turbine
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Windy II Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Download Brochures (pdf):

• Wind Energy: Aerodynamic Design & Testing
• Wind Energy Consulting Services: Structural Design
• Wind Energy: Prototyping & Testing
• Wind Energy: Design, Testing & Analysis
• DARcorporation & Wind Mills
• Statement of Work

Magazine Articles:

Wind Today 4Q 2009: Industry Focus DARcorporation