ELECTRICITY GENERATION USING VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE (VAWT)

ELECTRICITY GENERATION USING VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE (VAWT)

Mrs. Kashmire.M.S1 , Ms. Pinjarkar.S.S2, Mr. Deshmukh J.V.3,

Mr. Prathamesh Raghunath Walke 4, Mr. Rajwardhan Rajendra Dabhade5,

Mr. Mohd Sameer Kazi 6 Mr. Kiran Anil Kadam 7

HOD of Civil Department1

Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering2

Project Guide 3

Student of Civil Engineering Department 4, 5,6 &7

Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic, Wagholi, Pune, India.

Prathameshwalke652@gmail.com  Ms.Pinjarkar.S.S.

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Abstract -The Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) project, conducted by the students of civil engineering, aims to design, construct, and analyze a simplified model of a VAWT powered by traffic flow as the wind source. This project is intended for educational purposes to demonstrate the principles of wind energy conversion and VAWT operation in a hands-on manner. The design phase involves selecting appropriate materials and dimensions for the VAWT blades and support structure to optimize performance under the airflow generated by the VAWT. Factors such as blade shape, angle of attack, and rotational speed will be considered to maximize the turbine's efficiency in harnessing wind energy. The construction of the VAWT model will be carried out using readily available materials, keeping the design simple and accessible for educational settings. The model will be designed to withstand the airflow from traffic and convert it into rotational motion. The analysis phase will involve experimental testing of the VAWT miniature model using the hair dryer as the wind source. Performance metrics, including rotational speed and visual observations of blade motion, will be evaluated under various wind conditions to assess the effectiveness of the model in converting wind energy into mechanical power.

Key Words: VAWT, Traffic, Wind Energy.