Paper Title :Development of a Micro Wind-Turbine for Domestic Application

Author :Olakunle Isamotu, Samuel Egli

Article Citation :Olakunle Isamotu ,Samuel Egli , (2023 ) " Development of a Micro Wind-Turbine for Domestic Application " , International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering (IJMPE) , pp. 52-58, Volume-11,Issue-1

Abstract : Abstract - Development in any society will be a great challenge in the absence of adequate generation and distribution of power. Efficient energy supply to drive the economy of several states effectively has been a major problem globally and in Nigeria in particular. Investigations into the viability of developing and installing multi-grid micro-wind turbine charger for domestic use were carried out in this research. Three bladed rotors were employed in each of the turbines assembled on a supporting pole of height 250mm and firmly fixed on plywood. Several blades with varying chord length and width where tested to obtain the most suitable for the generators being engaged. Generated power at the test site was obtained and tabulated. Tip speed ratio of the turbines was calculated from obtained parameters during experimentation. Two different architectural setups were simulated using “Flow Simulation” in SolidWorks to get the most viable. Protuse was also employed to get the diagrammatic representation of the circuit layout. 4.48Watts was generated by the entire grid system; however, this value increases with every increase of wind speed. This study shows that multi-generating wind turbine charger for domestic consumption was easily achievable and viable. Keywords - Energy; Generator; Performance Evaluation; Simulation; Validation

Type : Research paper

Published : Volume-11,Issue-1

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