Modelling and Performance Evaluation of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)

Authors

  • Sidharaj Jadeja UG student, Dept. Of Mechanical Engineering, VGI, Mandvi – Kutch, Gujarat Technological University
  • Smit Thakkar Asst. Prof., Dept. Of Mechanical Engineering, VGI, Mandvi – Kutch, Gujarat Technological University

Keywords:

Darrieus Turbine, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Blade profile, Giromill

Abstract

Today, the world is facing an energy crisis and as it gets sever, our dependence will face a greater shift from nonrenewable energy sources to renewable ones. In fact, one of the most efficient sources of renewable energy is ubiquitous – the
wind. Currently, horizontal axis wind turbines (HAWTs) dominate the wind energy production industry, however, vertical axis
wind turbines (VAWTs) can be very efficient in utilizing wind energy at low speeds and altitudes and can be used for domestic and
small scale applications. One major drawback of VAWTs is their inability to self-start. This paper presents a summary of major
research works carried out in the field and how a prototype of H- type Darrieus wind turbine was built and tested for its optimum
performance.

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Published

2015-09-25

How to Cite

Sidharaj Jadeja, & Smit Thakkar. (2015). Modelling and Performance Evaluation of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering, Science & Technology, 2(9), 38–44. Retrieved from https://ijarest.org/index.php/ijarest/article/view/294

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 9 (2015): Volume: 02, Issue: 09 - September, 2015.

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