Design & development of a Nano Wind Turbine

Abstract

In this paper, the design & development of a Nano Wind Turbine is presented. Small-scale wind turbines have received less attention compared to their large-scale counterparts, prompting the need for studies in this area. This research focuses on the dynamic properties of "Glass reinforced fiber composite" blades in a nano wind turbine, providing both experimental and analytical results. The study investigates crucial parameters such as the natural frequency and mode shapes of the turbine, which are necessary for determining its performance and lifespan. Additionally, the results are used to set safe blade rotation speeds. Using Creo Parametric software, a detailed ANSYS Workbench 14.0 model is developed for simulation, incorporating the material properties of Glass reinforced fibre composite. The mathematical and experimental results are compared, and the first four modes are found to be within acceptable limits, verifying the dynamic properties of the Glass reinforced fiber composite. The work done & presented in this paper is the result of the mini-project work that has been done by the first sem engineering students of the college and as such there is little novelty in it and the references are being taken from various sources from the internet, the paper is being written by the students to test their writing skills in the starting of their engineering career and also to test the presentation skills during their mini-project presentation. The work done & presented in this paper is the report of the assignment / alternate assessment tool as a part and parcel of the academic assignment of the first year subject on nanotechnology & IoT.