Horizontal Wind Turbine Mechanical Engineering Final Year Project

Project Objectives:

1. Aerodynamic Blade Design: Develop a set of aerodynamically efficient turbine blades, considering factors such as airfoil shape, twist, and blade length to maximize energy capture from the wind.
2. Mechanical Structure: Design a robust mechanical structure for the turbine, ensuring stability and durability under varying wind conditions, and incorporating yaw and pitch control mechanisms for optimal performance.
3. Generator Integration: Integrate a power generation system, including a generator, gearbox, and control electronics, to convert the rotational motion of the turbine into electrical power.
4. Optimization for Wind Speeds: Optimize the design for a range of wind speeds commonly encountered in the chosen location, ensuring the turbine operates efficiently under varying wind conditions.
5. Safety and Reliability: Incorporate safety features and fail-safes to protect the turbine during extreme weather conditions, and ensure the reliability of the overall system.
6. Environmental Impact Assessment: Conduct an assessment of the environmental impact, considering factors such as noise levels, wildlife interaction, and land use, to ensure sustainable and responsible deployment.
7. Testing and Validation: Build a scaled prototype of the Horizontal Wind Turbine and conduct testing to validate the performance under simulated wind conditions, comparing the results with theoretical predictions.