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The kinetic energy of the wind can be changed into other forms
of energy,either mechanical energy or electrical energy.
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WIND TURBINES
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HOW WIND TURBINE WORKS?
Essentially the rotor harness the kinetic energy of the wind and
convert it into electrical energy.
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TYPES OF AXIS
Horizontal turbine
Medium efficiency
Efficiency-18% to 20%
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Vertical turbine
Medium power
Efficiency-50% to 60%
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WHY WE CHOSE A VERTICAL AXIS TURBINE
INSTEAD OF A HORIZONTAL AXIS?
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VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE
3-Ǿ AC TO DC CONVERTER
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MATERIALS
2 bicycle rims22 inch
0.3 galvanized metal sheet (for making the turbine)
1 alternator
Angle iron M.S. (10 feet or 120 inch)-40*2 mm
Angle iron M.S. (15 feet or 180 inch)-20*2mm
Rope belt-length dependent on setup(79”)
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ENERGY PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION
Rotor size:42.mm D*170mm L.
Operational voltage 12v DC (Connected to battery)
Power rating
10 mph(4.5 m/s)=0.75A*12v=8 watts
20 mph(9.0 m/s)=3.0A*12v=36 watts
30 mph(13.5 m/s)=5A*12v=60 watts
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PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Considering the input involved in the making of VAWT,it can
be easily constructed and put to use at home.
As we have seen the cost involved in its making,it proves to
be cheaper than tapping any other non conventional sources
of energy,hence proving it to be future of power generation.
The only trouble in its sucessful application across the globe
is ‘constant wind velocity’
So practically speaking,this turbine would efficiently work in
those areas which have constant wind flow,be it any
velocity.intermittent wind flow will reduce its efficiency.
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CHIEF AREAS WHERE ITS INSTALLATION
AND WORKING WOULD BE EFFICIENT
Costal areas
Deserts
Open fields
Farms
Hilly areas
Polar regions
High stored buildings in cities,etc
As these regions have constant wind velocity almost all
throughout the year,so this turbine work efficiently.
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ADVANTAGES
Accepts wind from any angle.
Better answer to rapidly changing winds.
Components can be mounted at ground level.
Ease of service.
Lighter weight towers.
Virtually silent operation.
High mechanical stability.
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DISADVANTAGES
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CONCLUSION
The project “vertical axis wind turbine” is easy to implement in
normal house hold and industrial application.
From the project it can be concluded that wind turbine have a
large base of application in power production.
Wind power is an untapped resource and it can easily suffice our
power needs in coming future.
From a survey we have concluded that power production using
wind energy is much cheaper at rs.5 per Kwh as compared to
solar energy (above rs.15 per KWh).
So wind energy can be easily regarded as a cheap and efficient
energy source of the future.
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• Here we have developed a mode which is capable of producing
enough mechanical power required to generate electricity using
alternator.
• This is just the miniature version of turbine which are used for
heavy power generation.
• Our project aims at introducing the new concept of tapping this
wind energy in an easy efficient and unconventional way.
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