Performance Analysis of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Comparison of CFD and Experimental Analysis
Author(s):
Mayank D. Patel , Government Engineering College; Tushar P. Gundarneeya, Government Engineering College
Keywords:
CFD, Vertical Axis, Energy
Abstract:
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed in the present study using ANSYS CFX, a commercially-available CFD package, to characterize the behaviour of the new VAWT. Static three-dimensional CFD simulations were conducted. The static torque characteristics of the turbine and the simplicity of design highlight its suitability for the small wind turbine market. The major factor for generating the power through the VAWT is the velocity of air and the position of the blade angle in the VAWT blade assembly. The study presents the effect of the position of the blade angle from 0 degree to the 30 degree on the power developed by the VAWT. The experimental analysis will be conducted in wind tunnel so that the result of both CFD analysis and experimental analysis can be compared. CFD workbench of ANSYS is used to carry out the virtue simulation and testing. The software generated test results are validated through the experimental readings. Through this obtainable result will be in the means of maximum constant power generation from VAWT.
Other Details:
Manuscript Id | : | IJSTEV1I5020
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Published in | : | Volume : 1, Issue : 5
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Publication Date | : | 01/12/2014
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Page(s) | : | 36-44
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