System for variable pitch vertical axis wind turbine

Authors

  • Mihaita Costin Calin Institute of Solid Mechanics, Romanian Academy
  • Liviu Marian Ungureanu National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA, Bucharest, Romania
  • Marius Pandelea Termo-Energetica Instal SRL, Romania
  • Mihaiela Iliescu Institute of Solid Mechanics, Romanian Academy

Keywords:

variable pitch, wind turbine, cam mechanism, angularly adjustable blades

Abstract

Climate changes and their effect worldwide point toward high need of renewable energy resources exploitation and, consequently, adequate policies on regulation for efficient energy consumption. Wind has been used since ancient times for producing energy and this is why research on wind turbine design and performances has been carried on since. This article is aimed to present new mechanical system for variable pitch vertical axis four blades wind turbine. The pitch angle varies depending on wind flow direction due to cam and follower, linked to a four bar mechanism.

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Published

2023-12-15

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 2-3 (2023): The Romanian Journal of Technical Sciences. Applied Mechanics

Section

Articles

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