METHODOLOGY

1.0 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

The vertical axis wind turbine is used to convert the kinetic energy into
mechanical energy. The light weight blade materials (mica sheet) are used for
making the vertical axis wind turbine.The whole turbine is assembling with
collar and blades which is fitted by nut bolts. To achieve the unidirectional
motion of the turbine the blades are bended by 30 degrees angle curve shape
and shaft of the turbine connected to the shaft of generator.

2.0 Generator Design

2.0.1 Stator
In generator mechanism, 4 coils are used as a stator. The coils are
connected in series to achieve the desirable voltage from the coils. And when
the rotor is rotated across its winding then the EMF induced.

2.0.2 Rotor
In generator mechanism, a rotor is consisting with permanent magnet
placed around the stator. The shape of this permanent magnet is a square .
When a rotor is rotated it produced a rotating magnetic field which link with the
stator coil and generate EMF in stator coil.
the type of magnet used in stator core is neodymium strong magnet.

Neodymium strong magnet= 4 (square magnet)

Plating= Nickel + copper
Size= 25mm*25mm*12mm

2.0.3 Battery
A valve regulated lead acid battery sometimes called sealed lead-acid
(SLA)this battery do not require constant maintenance.They are widely
used in large electrical devices, off-grid power systems and similar roles,
where large amounts of storage are needed at a lower cost than other
low-maintenance technologies like lithium-ion.
Voltage range = 12 V

Ampere range = 12 Ah

Valve regulated sealed lead acid rechargeable battery.

3.0 BASE

The base is made of plywood 6 feet long and 3 feet wide with 1 inch
thickness. Fabrication of base aims at providing a strong support to the
turbine against the high speed wind. It is designed in such a way as to
reduce the vibrations of the turbine due to turbulent winds.The base hold
the rotor with fixed shaft perpendicular to rotor and the base also holds
the power generating unit.

4.0 FRAME

The frame is made using mild steel rectangular pipes. Two six feet
long pipes are attached perpendicular to the base. These rectangular long
pipes are attached using L clamps with suitable nuts and bolts. The frame
is designed in such ways as to provide required strength and support to
the turbine againts the rotation of blades and force of wind.

5.0 DRIVE SYSTEM

Belt drive system is used to transmit the power from turbine to the
generator. Gear ratio of 1:10 is used.