Determination of wind Direction for a Small Scale wind farm through single Anemometer

Project Title

Determination of wind Direction for a Small Scale wind farm through single Anemometer

Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject Summary

This project is based on finding the best direction for wind turbine, to caught the maximum wind, so that the linear force of wind is utilized maximumly, leading to the maximum generation by rotating the blades. using the tail on the end of rod, mounted on the back of the turbine hub for adjusting the turbine face towards the wind, it will produce heavy vibrations, which damages mechanical structure of the turbine and also plays a role in the production of  poor quality of power.

This project is designed for using a signal anemometer for a small scale wind farm, where wind turbines are placed together with the distance of not more than 1-2 meter from each other.

This project will be working with a single anemometer, finding the wind direction and speed at the same time and giving its output signals to the Arduino.

The Arduino will send its output signal to a stepper motor which will be attached in the tower holding the Wind turbine HUB on the horizontal axis with the help of bearing, when signal is received for the direction and speed of the wind to the stepper motor by the anemometer through Arduino, the stepper will rotate in such way, that it can point towards the wind.

Project Objectives

This project will provide clean and good quality electric power, extracted from wind energy from a wind turbine.

it will help finding wind direction for 4-5 wind turbines by a single anemometer. 

it will help the turbine from any mechanical damage.

it will  help the turbine from getting confused by the all around winds.

it will keep the turbine unidirectional even in confusing winds.

Project Implementation Method

1. site selection using different metrological data platforms (HOMER, Nrel.gov.pk, wind rose etc.)
2. Collection of equipment’s/parts of the project with the feasible ratings.
3.  Assembling them in the concerned way.
4.  Connecting the anemometer with Arduino.
5.  Placing the anemometer at the parallel height of wind turbine (10m above the sea level).

Benefits of the Project

1. Maximum wind power extraction
2. Life enhancemnet of the wind turbine due to prevention from vibrations.
3. Cost efficient: Due to use of signal anemometer for number of wind turbines.
4. Improved power quality as compared to ordinary wind turbines.
5. less loading on turbine due to absence of tail.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

This project will be containing a wind turbine having a stepper motor attached vertically with the turbine HUB, the stepper motor will be integrated Arduino through its own driver, the anemometer

will be connected to Arduino, which will be attached on another tower in parallel, with same height of the wind turbine. A battery will be used to power Arduino and stepper motor.

Stepper motor: 25 Watt/50 Watt

Controller: Arduino Uno.

Wind turbine Height: 4 m + 10 (above Sea level).

Wind turbine Power rating: 400/600 watt.

Battery: 12 V/ 50AH.

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry Energy Other IndustriesCore Technology OthersOther TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	68000
Stepper motor	Equipment	1	4000	4000
battery	Equipment	1	4000	4000
wind turbine	Equipment	1	40000	40000
anemometer	Equipment	1	10000	10000
ardunio	Equipment	1	1000	1000
Stepper motor Driver	Equipment	1	2000	2000
DC energy meter	Equipment	1	7000	7000