Wind Power Technologies: A Need for Research and Development in Improving VAWT’s Airfoil Characteristics

Rigoberto Chinchilla; Samuel Guccione; Joseph Tillman

Wind Power Technologies: A Need for Research and Development in Improving VAWT’s Airfoil Characteristics

Rigoberto Chinchilla, Samuel Guccione, Joseph Tillman

Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University

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Abstract

Straight bladed fixed pitched vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) offer several potential advantages over the standard horizontal axis wind turbines which are now in common use worldwide. The purpose of this study was to determine the need for further research and develop on improved airfoil or blade characteristics for use on straight bladed fixed pitched VAWT. This need was demonstrated by the design and construction of an airfoil that was physically modeled and field tested. The test showed that asymmetric airfoils would enable SBVAWTs to self start.

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Industrial Technology
Volume	27
State	Published - 2011

Keywords

Alternative energy
electricity
energy
environmental issues
machine design

Disciplines

Technology and Innovation

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