A Research on Evaluation of Small Wind Turbine Blades of Different Thicknesses
Rushikesh V. Godse1, Haribhau G. Phakatkar2, Sandip A. Kale3
1Rushikesh V. Godse, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College of Engineering and Research, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (Maharashtra), India.
2Haribhau G. Phakatkar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College of Engineering and Research, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (Maharashtra), India.
3Sandip A. Kale, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Trinity College of Engineering and Research, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (Maharashtra), India.
Manuscript received on 07 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 30 June 2019 | Manuscript Published on 04 July 2019 | PP: 1027-1030 | Volume-8 Issue-1S4 June 2019 | Retrieval Number: A11900681S419/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: Designing a new small wind turbine of required capacity needs new blade design. Wind turbine blade passes through three design steps such as functional design, aerodynamic design and strength design. Strength design can be carried out using static or dynamic conditions. In this research work a blade is designed for 5m rotor diameter using glass fiber reinforced plastic. Three blades of 3 mm. 4 mm and 5 mm thickness are modelled and analyzed using Finite Element Analysis software. The main body is analyzed using 2D and blade root is analyzed using 3D approach. The results obtained are studied to understand the stress distribution on the front as well as the back surface of the blade. Also, the deformation of all three blade models is analyzed.
Keywords: Finite Element Analysis, Small Wind Turbine, Static Strength, Wind Turbine Blade.
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Maintenance