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Introduction of the main problem
Need of alternative source of energy
Increasing demand in electricity consumption
High NOx and COy emissions
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Aim of current research
The aim of this research is to investigate the design
and development of micro wind turbines for
integration into;
residential,
commercial and
industrial complexes.
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Wind energy as a source
Renewable
Low human footprint
Usable in urban areas
Betz limit on efficiency
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Distribution of yields for installation of a swift
1.5 kW turbine
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Impact of low wind speed events amongst area of UK
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Illustration of the main features of flow around a
cubic building
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Preferred locations for different turbine mounting
heights on a building
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Types of wind turbines
Tip speed ratio;
Low-speed
High-speed
Axis of rotation;
Vertical axis
Horizontal axis
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Common rotor concepts with a vertical axis of rotation
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Vertical axis wind turbine with articulating rotor patent drawing
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Project Nova V shaped vertical axis
wind turbine and a ship next to it
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Main components of VAWT
Blades or rotor
Generator
Bearings
Gears
Shaft
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Rotors for the experimental use;
Forward curved centrifugal TABLOCK Blower Wheel
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Rotors for the experimental use;
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Generators for the experimental use;
Bicycle dynamos
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Generators for the experimental use;
Motorcycle alternators
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Generators for the experimental use;
Axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) generators
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Connection diagram of a three-phase, nine-coil winding
of an AFPM brushless machine
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Bearings for the experimental use;
Mounted radial bearings
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Gears for the experimental use;
Planetary gears
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Conclusions
An ARRAY of counter rotating horizontal axis
micro wind turbines can be built and a prototype
can be tested.
Fan blades need to be optimized regarding to tip
speed ratios
AFPM machines should be used
Planetary gears needs to be placed for counter
rotation and increased angular speed of AFPM
Mounted bearings are suitable for simple fixing
Shafts needs to be robust designed
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