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This document discusses the generation of wind energy. It begins by stating that fossil fuels will not remain dominant sources of energy forever and that wind power is the fastest growing renewable energy source. The document then covers the principles of wind energy generation from uneven heating of the Earth's surface and variations in wind speed with height. It describes the key components of wind turbines including towers, blades, gearboxes, generators and controls. The two main types of turbines - vertical axis and horizontal axis - are explained. The document concludes by saying that wind energy is clean, renewable and has great potential for future growth as the technology advances.

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GENERATION OF WIND ENERGY

BY: K, HARI KRISHNA REDDY B.ABIJITHA ramappa engineering college

Coal, gas and oil will not be the


three kings of the energy world for

ever. It is no longer folly to look up


to the sun and wind, down into the sea's waves"

Introduction

Energy is a major input for overall socioeconomic development of any society. The prices of the fossil fuels steeply increasing. So renewables are expected to play a key role. Wind energy is the fastest growing renewable. Wind turbines are up to the task of producing serious amounts of electricity.

Principles

Uneven heating of earths surface and rotation

Velocity with Height

Power vs. Velocity

Wind is currently the worlds fastest growing energy source

Technology

Turbine Evolution
Used for Pumping water Grinding grain

Mainly used for

Generating Electricity

Devices used in wind energy system


Tower Blades Turbine Shaft High speed shaft Low speed shaft Nacelle Gear box

Generator Yaw Break Controller Pitch

VAWT blade design:

HAWT blade design:

Types of turbines
Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine

VAWT
Drag is the main force. Nacelle is placed at the bottom. Yaw mechanism is not required. Lower starting torque. Difficulty in mounting the turbine. Unwanted fluctuations in the power output.

Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine

HAWT
Lift is the main force. Much lower cyclic stresses. 95% of the existing turbines are HAWTs. Nacelle is placed at the top of the tower. Yaw mechanism is required.

Two types of HAWT


DOWNWIND TURBINE UPWIND TURBINE

Counter Rotating HAWT

Increase the rotation speed.


Rear one is smaller and stalls at high wind speeds. Operates for wider range of wind speeds.

Turbine design and construction


Blades

Material used
Typical length

Tower height
Heights twice the blade length are found economical

Rotational control
Maintenance Noise reduction Centripetal force reduction Mechanisms
Stalling Furling

Yaw Mechanism
To turn the turbine against the wind

Yaw error and fatigue loads


Uses electric motors and gear boxes

Wind turbine safety


Sensors controlling vibrations
Over speed protection Aero dynamic braking Mechanical braking

Economic Advantages

Greater fuel diversity.

No delay in construction.
Low maintenance costs. Reliable and durable equipment. Additional income to land owners. More jobs per unit energy produced . No hidden costs.

Future

So..
Price of wind power is coming down.
There is enormous capacity. Energy storage, however, is still a problem.

Conclusion

Wind energy is pollution free and nature friendly. Wind energy has very good potential and it is the fastest growing energy source.

The future looks bright for wind energy because technology is becoming more advanced and windmills are becoming more efficient.

Thank You.

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