pdf ANALYSIS OF VERTICAL WIND TURBINE PERFORMANCE TULIP MODEL

Abstract

Wind turbines are the primary medium used to convert wind energy into electrical energy. The design of a wind turbine plays a crucial role in determining the performance of the Wind Power Plant. The tulip model wind turbine with a vertical axis serves as an alternative for generating electrical energy because the development of the tulip model turbine is very economical, such as being able to operate at low wind speeds. This study aims to assess the performance of a two-blade tulip model wind turbine, including the input power and output power of the generator, as well as the efficiency of the generator used. The research was conducted using an experimental method by varying the wind speeds at 2 m/s, 3 m/s, 4 m/s, and 5 m/s. The testing was carried out directly at a coastal area. The results obtained from the data analysis show that the maximum power generated to rotate the blades or rotor of the turbine is 409.9 watts at a wind speed of 5 m/s. Meanwhile, the highest output power produced by the wind turbine is 241.839 watts, and the efficiency of the generator is 0.47%.