Optimizing Low-Speed Wind Turbines: The Impact of Blade Angle and Profile

Authors

  • Muhammad Izwan Khamzah Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo
  • Rachmat Firdaus Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo

Keywords:

Wind Turbine Efficiency, Blade Angle Variation, Low-Speed Wind, NACA 0021 Profile, Renewable Energy

Abstract

This study investigates the optimization of horizontal axis wind turbines for low-speed wind conditions in Indonesia, focusing on blade configuration. Through experimental methods, the research evaluates how variations in the number of blades, blade profiles, and particularly the alpha angle of the NACA 0021 rotor blade affect turbine efficiency. Findings reveal that adjusting the blade angle significantly enhances the power coefficient, offering a potential pathway to increase the efficiency of wind turbines under low-speed conditions. This advancement could contribute to more sustainable and efficient use of wind energy globally.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Izwan Khamzah, Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo

Muhammad Izwan Khamzah is a scholar in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, located in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. His research interests are primarily focused on the optimization of wind turbine technology, especially in low-speed wind conditions prevalent in Indonesia. Through rigorous experimental methods, Muhammad explores the influence of blade configuration changes, particularly in the alpha angle and profile of NACA 0021 rotor blades, on the efficiency of horizontal axis wind turbines. His work contributes significantly to the development of more sustainable and efficient wind energy systems globally.

Rachmat Firdaus , Mechanical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Sidoarjo

Rachmat Firdaus is a distinguished lecturer and researcher in the Mechanical Engineering Study Program at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo, Indonesia. He pursued his undergraduate and master's studies at ITS Surabaya, and his doctoral studies at Kanazawa University in Japan. Specializing in Energy Conversion, his expertise was further honed through his professional experience at PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. Rachmat has been actively involved in both internal UMSIDA research and projects supported by Kemenristekdikti. He also engages in community service initiatives through similar channels. His scholarly work includes publications in nationally accredited (Sinta) journals and internationally reputable journals, contributing significantly to the field of renewable energy and technology development.

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2024-05-03

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Khamzah, M. I. ., & Firdaus , R. . (2024). Optimizing Low-Speed Wind Turbines: The Impact of Blade Angle and Profile. Innovative Construction and Petrochemical Technologies, 1(1), 15–22. Retrieved from https://icpt.ouk.kz/index.php/icpt/article/view/5

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): Innovative Construction and Petrochemical Technologies

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