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ACME - 2022 Conference Proceedings

Design and Fabrication of Savonius Wind

Turbine
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Dr. Suresh S. Bujari, Mabusab Bentur, 3Satish Shirabadagi, 4Kiran M,
Assistant professor, SKSVMACET, Students of SKSVMACET,
Laxmeswar, Laxmeswar

I. INTRODUCTION
Now a day, the electricity is generated from Another author Ian Ross, Aaron Altman et.al.
conventional energy sources. These sources will be at the published in his journal entitled “Journal of Wind
end of the scale. For save this sources, we will be must use Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics”,523-538, 2011,
the renewable energy sources. The wind energy is the one of An investigation on wind turbine is done and on wake and
the big energy source of renewable energy sources. The solid blockage effects of vertical axis wind turbines
wind mill are used the wind power for produce the (VAWTs) in closed test-section wind tunnel testing is
electricity. Wind is the form of solar energy. Wind is created described. Static wall pressures have been used to derive
from the atmosphere of the sun causing areas of uneven velocity increments along wind tunnel test section which in
heating. In conjunction with the uneven heating of the sun, turn are applied to provide evidence of wake interference
rotation of the earth and the rockiness of the earth's surface characteristics of rotating bodies interacting within this
winds are formed. This wind energy strikes on the blade of spatially restricted domain. Vertical-axis wind turbines
turbine which rotate the turbine. This rotation of turbine present a unique aerodynamic obstruction in wind tunnel
shaft rotates the shaft of generator which is coupled together. testing, whose blockage effects have not yet extensively
The mechanical energy of wind is converted into the investigated.
electrical energy. For reducing the friction between the
Following observation are collected by referring
bearing and shaft we are use the magnetic levitation.
more than ten journal papers and only two journals are
Magnetic Levitation are suspended the shaft in air without
contact with steady side part of wind mill. This totally mentioned here,. The findings are as described below.
neglects the Friction between the shaft of rotor and the stator Most commonly, very large, horizontal-axis turbines are
assembly. Vertical axis wind turbine is the best option for
constructed in fleets that are connected to national level
the acquired the wind energy from all the direction. Vertical
electrical grid systems. More recently, there has been a
axis wind turbine has not required any yaw mechanism. It is
desire for more local, small-scale power production that can
simple in construction. The Savonius turbine is to be used be used to power very specific pieces of equipment or
for this vertical axis wind turbine. The Savonius wind buildings. Some of the small-scale turbines are designed
turbine is rotated at the low speed wind turbine is rotated at
differently from their larger counterparts—they are driven
the low speed wind, due to the minimization of friction
by drag forces rather than by lift. Drag-driven turbines are
between shaft and stator the total wind speed of turbine
typically called Savonius turbines. This paper, which
observed passes to the generator. This turbine is worked at
presents a historical perspective on Savonius turbines, will
the low wind speed. This turbine gives the maximum power illustrate their potential for providing local power. Finally,
than any other wind mill. We are created the design of we will discuss recent developments in analysis methods
Savonius turbine which intend to optimize Savonius turbines for powering
cellular communication towers in developing parts of the
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
world Despite having a low efficiency, its design simplicity,
A review on the performance of Savonius wind low cost, easy installation, good starting ability, relatively
turbines was carried out by surveying various journal papers. low operating speed, and independency to wind direction are
Joao Vicente et al., studied and published a paper on its main rewards. This paper attempts to give an overview of
“Renewable and sustainable energy, an overview” and the various augmentation techniques used in Savonius rotor
revealed that the performance of Savonius wind turbines are over the last four decades.
powerful turbine in the production of energy sector. And
In view of this, the present paper, attempt is made
also stated that this type of turbine is unusual and its
application for obtaining useful energy from air stream is an to design and fabricate a new model of savinous wind
alternative to the use of conventional wind turbines. Simple turbine which suites for the Indian road conditions and can
construction, high start-up and full operation moment, wind also be used as model in education institution.
acceptance from any direction, low noise and angular
III. OBJECTIVE
velocity in operation, reducing wear on moving parts, are The main objective of our project is to use the
some advantages of using this type of machine. maximum amount of wind energy. The unused considerable
amount of pressurized air used to drive the vertical axis wind

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ISSN: 2278-0181
ACME - 2022 Conference Proceedings

turbine from which the kinetic energy of turbine is converted 5.2 DC GENERATOR
into electrical energy. The main aim of this paper is to reduce
the pollution produced by burning of fossil fuel. The VOLT: 12V TYPE: PMDC
generated energy by VAWT and solar system are stored in a
battery and this stored energy which can be used street RPM: 100 RPM
lighting.
IV. METHEDOLOGY BALL BEARINGS SIZE: 20 X 45 X 12 MM

The savonius wind turbine is used to convert the MATERIAL: STEEL 6.3
kinetic energy into mechanical energy. The light weight
BATTERY Material: Lead-Acid Free maintenance Battery
blade materials (mica sheet) are used for making the vertical
axis wind turbine. The height of blade is 0.8 meter and width Output Voltage: 12 V D.C
of blade is 0.33 meter. The whole turbine is assembling with
collar and blades which is fitted by nut bolts. To achieve the Output Power: 7.2 Ampere-Hours
unidirectional motion of the turbine the blades are bended
by 200 angle curve shape and shaft of the turbine connected VI. DESIGN PARAMETERS
to the shaft of generation.
 Diameter of blades (d) =150 mm
V. COMPONENTS AND DESCRIPTION
 Gap (e) = 0.15xd = 0.15x150 = 22.5mm
The main components are
 Rotor diameter (D) = d+d-e =150+150-22.5 =277.5mm
1 Turbine blades
 Rotor height (h) = 1000mm
2 DC generator
 Thickness of blades (t) = 2mm
3 Shafts
 Assume Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) = 6 Velocity of air = 5m/s
4 Battery Density of air = 1.2 kg/m3
5. Inverter  Velocity of blade = TSR x Velocity of air = 6x5 = 30 m/s
5.1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  Swept area (A) = πxDxh = 3.142x0.2775x1 = 0.871 m3
Blade weight (mica sheet) = 2.5kg
 Co-efficient of power (CP) = π/8 x h x D x V3 = 0.36 x 1
Shaft weight= 1.5 kg x 0.2275 x 53 = 12.48 W

Width of blade= 13 inch= 0.33 meter  Angular velocity (ω) = ( N x π )/30 = (450 x π) / 30 =
47.12 rad/sec
Area = diameter * height =0.68 * 1.09 = Area = 0.7412 m2
 Torque = P/ ω = 12.48 /47.12 = 0.26 Nm

VII. WORKING PRINCIPLE

In our project, both the rotor and the stator are made
to rotate in the opposite direction so that be induced which
results in the higher power generation compared to the
normal method. The outer hub is coupled with the rotor that
is connected to the frame with the help of the bearings. We
use the spur gear to run the wind mill. Outer rotor coupled
with gear arrangements with shaft. The two bearings are
fixed at the bottom of the rotor shaft. The generator can be
used to store the energy whenever the rotation of blades.
When the rotors are rotated by wind energy, when the blades
are to produce the power then stored in generator. The rate
of power production is higher than the conventional type
wind turbines. The generated energy can be stored by the
inverter and the battery for the future purpose.

Figure: 1 Methodology flow chart

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We are proud that we have completed the work with the

limited time successfully. The “savonius wind turbine” is
working with satisfactory conditions. We are able to
understand the difficulties in maintaining the tolerances and
also quality. We have done to our ability and skill making
maximum use of available facilities. In conclusion remarks
of our project work. Thus we have developed a “savonius
wind turbine”. By using more techniques, they can be
modified and developed according to the applications.
ANNEXURE

Figure 3: Fabricated Model

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