Abstract:
The world is facing a power deficit with the supply of energy failing to meet the demand
of consumers. This is largely due to the rapid depletion of non-renewable energy
resources and is further compounded by the increasing reliance on electricity ranging
from domestic to commercial use. This concern is valid for Pakistan as well, with our
conventional reserves such as gas depleting annually resulting in power shortage which
impacts households, agriculture and industries. It is an alarming situation considering the
level of unemployment and the desperate need for an industrial revolution which is why
the demand-supply gap needs to be addressed at the earliest.
Renewable resources such as wind have been nominated to bridge this gap for a long
time however, our reliance on fossil fuels continues to rise which calls for innovation
with regards to manner in which energy is extracted from these resources. This project aims to provide an effective alternative to the existing wind turbines in the form of
Counter-rotating Vertical Axis Wind Turbines.
It consists of the flow and efficiency analysis with the results being used in the design
phase of the turbine. The simulation results have been attached along with the parametric
analysis with relevant conclusions. The design is fabricated to present a working model
of the proposed wind turbine along with its performance testing results and evaluation.
Finally, a comprehensive discussion on the results along with recommendations on future
work is shared for reference.
