ENERGY CALCULATOR AXOWIND

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Wind speed measurement height 2 m
Wind turbine tower height 2 m
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Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

SPECIAL FEATURES
SPECIAL FEATURES
SPECIAL FEATURES
SPECIAL FEATURES
Direct drive generator for reliability and low maintenanceDesigned for low noise
Durable carbon fibre constructionDirect drive generator for reliability and low maintenance
Constant RPM in high wind conditionsDurable carbon fibre construction
Passive aerodynamic speed controlConstant RPM in high wind conditions
Direct drive generator for reliability and low maintenanceConstant  power at 15 kW at wind speeds above 11m/s
Durable carbon fibre constructionPassive aerodynamic speed control
Constant RPM in high wind conditionsFail-safe generator braking, disk brake and vibration monitoring
Passive aerodynamic speed controlHydraulic tower for easy inspection and maintenance

CONSISTENT PRODUCTION PROCESS

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DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT
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DESIGN
DESIGN
DESIGN
DESIGN
  • In order to analyse turbine's performance and aerodynamic loads - a simulator based on Cascade Theory has been created.
  • The results from Axowind simulator a very close to the results produced by QBlade - a simulator program from Wind Energy Group of the Berlin Institute of Technology.
  • In the process of turbine design - Finite Element Method (PATRAN/NASTRAN) has been used, with all details of the turbine modeled.
  • As for the turbine itself - the generator was also modeled using FEM in order to calculate deflections and internal loads.
  • The stresses and strains in composite blade have been analysed as per IEC 61400-2 Part 2 "Small Wind Turbines".
  • The dynamic characteristics of the turbine have been calculated using a FEM model which also included custom-made tower. The scope of dynamic analysis included Normal Modes, Frequency Response and Rotor Dynamics (NASTRAN).
  • Campbell's diagram illustrates the normal modes which have been tuned to avoid resonance.
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ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
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MANUFACTURE
MANUFACTURE
MANUFACTURE
MANUFACTURE
  • The PSMG generator is made using high-quality materials - including aircraft-grade aluminium.
  • The generator's windings are on a stator - while the rotor contains magnets.
  • Both struts and blades of the turbine are made using high-quality carbon/epoxy prepreg from TOHO TENAX (Japan).
  • Struts and blades are fabricated using a high-pressure cure cycle and a proprietary technique.
  • After cure - composite parts are inspected for defects and conformity with the design drawings.
  • Finished parts (strut shown) are prepared for the application of paint.
  • Painted parts prior to assembly are stored in dedicated racks.
  • Trial assembly of the prototype turbine allowed for fine-tuning of the assembly process.
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TESTING
TESTING
TESTING
TESTING
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
  • The preferred method of installing the turbine is a concrete foundation with steel reinforcement bars
  • The foundation can be fabricated on-site using a contractor with experience in concrete/building industry
  • Hydraulic erection system has been custom-designed for the turbine, using hydraulic rams with 50T capacity.
  • The tower is assembled in horizontal position, followed by assembly of the generator at the top end of the tower.
  • The struts and the blades are assembled at the ground level, without using any specialized equipment.
  • After finished assembly - the turbine is raised to its working position using the hydraulic erection system
  • At the end of the whole process - the only missing component is the wind itself… 
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PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
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