Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Remote Power Generation
PublicDownloadable Content
open in viewerThe goal of this project was to create a microturbine capable of charging small electronic devices, constructed using materials readily available in off-grid locations, such as developing countries or areas recently affected by natural disasters. The design focused on minimizing machining by modifying off the shelf products to create turbine components. A full-scale prototype was constructed and field-tested to determine its performance characteristics under an electric load at various wind speeds. Testing showed that with a resistive load of 20 Ohms the turbine has a maximum system efficiency of 13 percent and produced a maximum power of 4 Watts in 6 m/s of wind. With the proper charging circuit the turbine could be adapted to charge small electronic devices such as cell phones.
- This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
- Creator
- Publisher
- Identifier
- E-project-042518-112236
- Advisor
- Year
- 2018
- Date created
- 2018-04-25
- Resource type
- Major
- Rights statement
Relations
- In Collection:
Items
Items
Thumbnail | Title | Visibility | Embargo Release Date | Actions |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vertical_Axis_Wind_Turbine_for_Remote_Power_Generation.pdf | Public | Download |
Permanent link to this page: https://digital.wpi.edu/show/nk322f81n