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Design of an Alternative Hybrid Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

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The goal of this project was to design a vertical axis wind turbine for urban use. Throughout this project, wind velocities were monitoring using anemometers located on buildings at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Using the analyses of wind velocities in this urban location and evaluations of different turbine types with respect to these wind characteristics, it was determined that a new type of turbine should be created. It was determined that a turbine that incorporated both lift and drag would be beneficial. The design of this turbine included airfoils along with a shroud for protection and increased wind velocities. The overall design was created, manufactured, and tested.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-032714-164435
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  • 2014
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  • 2014-03-27
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  • Worcester
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