Vortex Bladeless Wind Generator for Nano-Grids

Adel El-Shahat, Md Mehedi Hasan, Yan Wu

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Abstract

The objective of this work is to investigate the possible extraction of power from wind energy by using a new conceptual vortex bladeless wind generator. This proposed wind generator can be used as reliable power sources in Nano grid. However, the vortex wind generator is designed by a hollow, conical shaped bluff body to be placed vertically on the ground. When the air passes over this bluff body, the body experiences vortex induced vibration due to the vortex shedding fluid phenomenon. Such vibration energy of the body can be converted to electrical energy. In this work, we first select all design parameters based on the Von Karman effect analysis by Ansys Fluent. After that, a mathematical model is constructed to achieve maximum lift force generated by the designed body. As the final step, a complete model is formulated and tested under different operating conditions in order to quantify the extracted vibration energy for further conversion.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGHTC 2018 - IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538655665
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2 2018
Event8th Annual IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2018 - San Jose, United States
Duration: Oct 18 2018Oct 21 2018

Publication series

NameGHTC 2018 - IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, Proceedings

Conference

Conference8th Annual IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, GHTC 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period10/18/1810/21/18

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health(social science)
  • Safety Research

Keywords

  • Design
  • Generator
  • Nano-grid
  • Wind

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