The project analyzed and designed several types of VAWT blades in order to maximize the efficiency of a shrouded turbine. The project also used a wind simulation software program, WASP, to analyze existing wind data measured on the roofs of various WPI buildings. Scale-model tests were performed in the WPI closed-circuit wind tunnel. An RPM meter and a 12 volt step generator were used to measure turbine rotation speeds and power output at different wind speeds. The project also studied roof mounting systems for turbines that are meant to dissipate vibrations to the roof structure. Turbine vibrations were measured during the wind tunnel tests and in impact tests on a scale-model house. Recommendations were made for future designs of roof-mounted VAWTs.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Sarkar, Dillon Shoikat
• Dunn, Christopher Granaudo
• Deisadze, Lucas

Colaboradores

• O’Shaughnessy, James
• Pellegrino, Don
• DeStefano, Christopher
• Hefti, Peter
• Reilly, Francis X., Sr.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042413-230210

Advisor

• Mathisen, Paul P.
• Olinger, David J.

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-24

Ubicación

• Worcester

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

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• 2023-10-09