Feasibility of A Small Scale HAWT for Domestic Application Based on Balsa Wood

Nikhil V. Nayak*, P.P. Revankar**, M.B. Gorawar***
* UG Scholar, Mechanical Engineering, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College, Hubli, India.
**-*** Faculty, Mechanical Engineering, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College, Hubli, India.
Periodicity:November - January'2016
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jic.4.1.3774

Abstract

This study develops a methodology for the review of aero-structural design, including consideration of the starting of a small wind turbine blade. To design a fast-starting blade, the major concern is to make sure that the blade allowable stress is within the safe limits. The literature is studied and the blade element momentum theory and the simple beam theory were employed to compute the stress and deflection along the blade. The feasibility of the solution is also looked while considering the ease in manufacturing as well as other concerns that arise while installing such sources of power generation. The authors have aimed to find solution for the remote villages which are not connected to any power grid can receive power, so as to ensure lighting in their homes. The power output of 75 W at an average wind speed of 4.5 m/s has been targeted. The authors have also aimed to provide electricity to the rural area in India, which amounts to 25000 in number where there is no provision for electricity. This solution may provide the electricity needs of such villages.

Keywords

Renewable Energy, Hybrid, Aerofoil Blades, Wind Speeds, Make-in-India, Payback Period, Economic Analysis, HAWT (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine)

How to Cite this Article?

Nayak, N.V., Revankar, P.P., and Gorawar, M.B. (2016). Feasibility of A Small Scale HAWT for Domestic Application Based on Balsa Wood. i-manager’s Journal on Instrumentation and Control Engineering, 4(1), 10-16. https://doi.org/10.26634/jic.4.1.3774

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