Computer aided design and manufacture of a novel vertical axis wind turbine rotor with winglet

N. A. Ahmed, K. J. Netto

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Abstract

In this paper the computer aided design and manufacture of a rot with winglet for performance enhancement of a vertical axis wind turbine is presented. Both computer numerical control milling and rapid prototyping have been used in the manufacture of the rotor. The rotor was then tested for performance using the large wind tunnel of the Aerodynamics laboratory of University of New South Wales. The results show substantial improvement of the rotor with the winglets installed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMachine Design and Manufacturing Engineering III
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages581-587
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9783038351801
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMDME 2014 - Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 24 May 201425 May 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume607
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMDME 2014
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju Island
Period24/05/1425/05/14

Keywords

  • CAD/CAM
  • CNC milling
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Vertical axis wind turbine
  • Winglet

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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