Low-cost Wind Turbine

Ecobreezers

Tobia, Marwa, Anchal, Ariana, Lauwkesh, Lizbeth,

Ritvik, Tarek, Aziz, Abu, Syahiran, Ehab

02.07.2024
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Hurricane

Concept:
• Extensive use of Venturi effect and directional walls
• High rotational speed of the blades
• No gear box needed
• Estimated parameters:
• Cut in wind speed: 0.94m/s
• Nominal speed: 5m/s
• Cut out wind speed (theoretical expention with braking system): 12m/s
• Max. output power: 76kW
• Nominal output power: 5.5kW

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Chair

Concept:
• Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine supplying electricity to small community (5 houses)
• Hub height: 18m
• Rotor Diameter: 14m
• Estimated parameters:
• Cut in wind speed: 4m/s
• Nominal speed: 7m/s
• Cut out wind speed: 25m/s
• Rated power: 30kW
• Nominal output power: 17,7kW at 7m/s

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Eco Breezers

Comparison of concepts

Concept:
• Small Ducted Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine {Venturi effect : raise the wind speed }
• Material: wood (sustainable & cheap)
• Rotor Diameter : 3m
• Estimated parameters:
• Cut in wind speed: 5m/s
• Rated wind speed: 6m/s
• Cut out wind speed : 3m/s
• Rated output power : 2.26kW (at 6m/s )
• Annual output power: 6339.06 kW/y

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Reasons for Choosing Ecobreezers:

• Higher Efficiency: 47% coefficient of performance

• Cost-Effectiveness: Standard components and readily available materials
• Innovative Design: Incorporates Venturi and ducted designs
• Proven Reliability: Sky Stream 3.7 turbine
• Environmental and Community Impact
• Ease of Implementation

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Project plan
0 /24 /2 4 9 /24 9 /24 /2 4 9 /24 9 /24 /2 4 8 /24
3/3 4/9 4/1 4/2 5/9 5/1 5/2 6/8 6/1
Procurement plan
Calculation of loads, power, gearbox, venturi
Risk management plan
Sustainanbility analysis
Resource planning
Marketing
CAD drawing
CFD calculations
Quality management plan
BOM
Prototype realisation
Technical report
Technical report review
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Design

Components

• Blade: 4 airfoils connected with changing angle of attack

• Rotor Housing: attachment of blades in screw like
mechanism
• Main Housing: 4 small gears rotating around one main gear
or rail circular rail with lubricated balls (similar to a bearing)
for yaw system
• Pressure Tunnel: airfoil shape
• Tower
• Supporting Beam
• Technical drawings

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Technical Analysis
Operating Ranges Aerodynamic Analysis of NACA4415 Airfoil

• Wind speed cut-in = 5 cut-out = 6 • lift = 1.4 kN

• drag = 3.67e^10-3 kN

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Technical Analysis

CFD Analysis of the Wind Turbine Blade

Torque (1 blade ) = 26.9697 Nm

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8. Technical Analysis

Rated Output Power​ Estimated Annual Power Generation

• Power concluded from CFD analysis​= 2.26 KW • EAP = 6339.06 kWh/y

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Finance

Components:

• Blades: renewable material,

customizable, optimized performance,
but high price

• Tower: aluminum beam, easy

procurement.

• Generator: good low speed generation,

no need for gearbox

• Break system: mechanical, inexpensive

• Yaw system: passive, gears,

uncomplicated
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Finance

Components:

• Venturi tube: increase efficiency,

custom-made, high added cost

• Controller: standard

• Storage: 5kW battery, easily accessible,

adds flexibility

• Inverter: standard unit, low cost

• Bearings and bolts: standard grade,

inexpensive

• Nacelle housing: custom-made,

customizable, high cost
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Finance

Transportation: ~10% of total costs Marketing:

• Minimize by purchasing multiple • Budget of 450€ for campaign

items from the same vendor

• Optimized delivery schedule Total: 7,790 € per turbine

Maintenance: 1¢ per kWh

Permits:

• Building permit: requires detailed

drawings and schematics of
turbine

• Municipal approval: varies by

customer
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Marketing

Marketing Strategies

• Social media, email, traditional marketing Bergey Wind Resource, SD Wind Energy
Windpower LLC
Model Name Excel 15 Skystream 3.7 SD6
Target Audience Price € 12000 € 8500 € 10000
Rated Annual 29 800 3 420 8 950
Energy [kWh/a]
• Clients behavior analysis, market research
Rated Sound 48.5 41.2 43.1
Level
Competitors List [dB]
Rated Power 15.6 2.1 5.2
• Competitors analysis [kW]
Cut-in speed 2.5 3 2.5
Customer Relations [m/s]
Roter diameter 9.6 3.7 5.5
• Definition, targets, strategies & tools, [m]

Marketing Cost: 500 ~ 600 €/month

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Material – Laminated Wood
Advantages for choosing laminated wood in turbine blades

When choosing the appropriate material for a wind turbine, the aim:

•Renewable Resource
•Carbon Sequestration
•Biodegradability
•Malleability and Durability
•Noise reduction(Ascoutic damping)

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Sustainability Analysis
Environmental, Economic and Social Impact
• Clean Energy Production
[Link] electricity for home power supply without emitting
greenhouse gases.
2. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigates climate change.

• Cost of energy
Wind power is becoming more cost competitive with traditional
fossil fuels due to reduction in the Levelized Cost of Energy.

• Community Benefits
Wind turbines can provided economical benefits through land lease
payments and tax revenues.

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Risk Identification and Management

• Strategic / Business Risk

• Transport / Construction / Completion Risk
• Operation / Maintenance
• Liability / Legal Risk
• Market / Sales Risk
• Counterparty Risk
• Political /Policy / Regulatory Risk s

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Risk Avoidance & Mitigation

Risk Avoidance
• Definition: Making decisions to entirely eliminate specific risks associated with the project.
• Objective: Completely eliminate the risk.
• Method: Change plans or procedures to ensure the risk does not occur.

1. Site Selection
2. Design and Material
3. Installation and Maintenance
4. Environment and Regulations
5. Financial funds
6. Community and Aesthetic Aspect​

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Risk Avoidance & Mitigation

Risk Mitigation

• Definition: Making decisions to reduce the impact or likelihood of risks associated with the project.
• Objective: Reduce the impact or likelihood of the risk but does not eliminate the risk completely.
• Method: Implement measures to manage the risk if it occurs.

How can Risk Mitigation be implemented?

1. Choice of Location
2. Design and Engineering Flaws (Electrical Systems and Quality Budget Considerations)
3. Environmental Consideration and Social Acceptance (Wildlife Protection, Noise Reduction, Aesthetic Considerations, Community Engagement)
4. Compliance with Regulations
5. Liability and Insurance
6. Professional Assistance
7. Regular Maintenance
8. Safety Measures
9. Forecasting Scenarios

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Safety & Training Protocol

• General safety guideline

• Training modules
• Emergency procedures

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Quality Assurance

Definition

• Process of planning and executing tasks correctly to achieved the desired quality at the end of the construction project.
• Routine inspections and monitoring of critical components like turbine blades, bearings, generators, gearbox and nacelle housing to prevent defects
and ensure optimal efficiency.

Inspection of equipment and materials before installation of the wind turbine

Steps:
1. Pre-Inspection Planning
2. Documentation Review
3. Visual and Physical Inspection
4. Dimensional Verification
5. Material and Functional Testing
6. Documentation, Reporting and Corrective Actions
7. Pre-Installation Verification

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Quality Control

Definition

• Ensure that each component and assembly meet the specified standards and performance criteria
• Detects and corrects problems when they occur, unlike Quality Assurance which prevents issues

Importance of Quality Control for Electrical Connections and Turbine Performance

• Ensures electrical connections are secure, properly insulated and free from defects
• Reduces risk of electrical fires and equipment damage
• Verifies that electrical systems operate efficiently, ensuring optimal power output from
turbine
• Regular control and maintenance enhance longevity of turbine
• Reduces need for emergency repairs and unplanned maintenance, thus saving costs
• Prevents wear and tear from escalating into significant damange

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Quality Control

Quality Control for Electrical Connections Quality Control for Turbine Performance

1. Visual Inspection
1. Initial Run-Up
2. Continuity Testing
2. Performance Monitoring
3. Grounding Check
3. Vibration Analysis
4. Insulation Resistance Testing
4. Data Logging and Analysis
5. Voltage and Polarity Testing
5. Noise Level Measurement
6. Load Testing
6. Environmental Impact Check
7. Functional Testing
7. Structural Assessment
8. Final Documentation and Reporting

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Prototype

Importance of a prototype:

1. Clarifying requirements

2. Early detection of issues

3. Enhancing user involvement

4. Validating design and functionality

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Prototype

Steps:

1. Design
i. Catia software
ii. tower, blade, tunnel, etc.

2. 3D print
i. Convert into suitable file format
ii. Scale down with 1:10 ratio
iii. Material: Plastic
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Prototype

Steps:

3. Assemble, test and troubleshoot

Challenges:

1. Assembly: parts are small

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Thank you for your kind attention.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate.

Your project team

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