An Aerodynamic Study of a Micro Scale Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Abstract

The utilization of wind to generate power provides an alternative and renewable energy source compared to current fossil fuels based power generation. The world's fossil fuel energy is finite and is depleting at a faster rate. Moreover, the fossil fuel is directly related to air pollution, land and water degradation. Despite significant progresses have been made in power generation using large scale wind turbines recently, domestic scale wind turbines especially vertical scale wind turbines have been received less attention which have immense potentials for standalone power generation. This paper examines the aerodynamic advantages of a novel prototype vertical axis wind turbine that can be used for power generation in built up areas.