INVELOX WIND TURBINE


EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.05.001

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Alankar Ganve, Sunny Kushwaha, Dinkar Singh, "INVELOX WIND TURBINE, VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 7, Article 1, pp. 1-3, 2024. Published by Electrical Engineering Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.

Abstract

“INVELOX WIND TURBINE” :A novel approach to harnessing wind power is introduced, demonstrating superior performance compared to conventional wind turbines of similar size and aerodynamic features in identical wind conditions. This innovative system achieves markedly increased output at a reduced cost. The primary groundbreaking aspect involves eliminating tower-mounted turbines, a characteristic feature of current wind power technology known for its mechanical complexity, towering structures, high costs, and associated hazards to both people and wildlife. The second distinctive feature of INVELOX lies in its ability to capture wind flow through an omnidirectional intake, eliminating the need for passive or active yaw control. Additionally, it accelerates the airflow within a shrouded Venturi section, subsequently releasing it into the surrounding environment through a dif user. Simulating the performance of this wind delivery system poses a considerable challenge due to the intricate nature of the system and its interaction with the incoming wind at the front end and the turbine at the rear end. The objectives of the current study include fabricating a model to gain insights into the flow field within the INVELOX, both where the actual wind turbine is located and in the external flow field. Enhanced wind velocities are shown to significantly enhance power output.

Keywords

- experimental investigation, high portable wind turbines, modelling and control, renewable energy, small-scale wind turbine.

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