Project Type MQP Submission date 2009-04-30 Authors Gene R Abbascia, gabbascia@WPI.EDU, ECE Kojo Asenso, kasenso@WPI.EDU, ECE Adam D White, ECE URN E-project-043009-111617 Title MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED VERTICAL-AXIS WIND TURBINE Advisor Emanuel, Alexander E., EE Availability unrestricted Abstract
This project dwells on the implementation of an alternate configuration of a wind turbine for power generation purposes. Using the effects of magnetic repulsion, spiral shaped wind turbine blades will be fitted on a rod for stability during rotation and suspended on magnets as a replacement for ball bearings which are normally used on conventional wind turbines. Power will then be generated with an axial flux generator, which incorporates the use of permanent magnets and a set of coils. A SEPIC converter will then be used to regulate the varying voltage from the rectifier to output a steady DC voltage.
Files MagneticallyLevitatedVerticalAxisWindTurbine.pdf There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.
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