Lab model for a low power wind turbine system

Ghiţă, Constantin; Deaconu, D.; Chirilă, Aurel-Ionuț; Navrapescu, Valentin; Ilina, D.I.

doi:10.24084/repqj07.341

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“…Over the last decades, wind power is becoming increasingly used and studied as an energy source. These developments have also contributed to improving efficiency and output power [2][3][4][5].…”

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Design and Construction of Radio- Controlled Glider with Renewable Energy Capabilities

Tabul¹,

Stamker²,

Fisher³

2012

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Thermal columns are a meteorological phenomenon which is frequently used by birds to rise without requiring wing power. Imitating this behaviour with an aircraft can utilize this lift to provide energy for the electrical components of the system.In this study, a radio-controlled glider with a built-in wind turbine and generator was designed and constructed. The generator is intended to provide renewable energy during glides, especially when thermal columns are harnessed.The glider was constructed using composite materials, which combine a high level of strength together with light-weight, improving energy efficiency. Turbine design was implemented using a duct-fan model which increases air flow to the generator.Test flight measurements indicate efficient battery recharging can be obtained during glides. The system may be implemented in manned or unmanned gliders, for agricultural, civil, or security uses, such as unmanned surveillance airplanes.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%