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MINI PROJECT BASED ON WIND TURBINE

PROBLEM STATEMENT: Conventional energy sources can cause several

different types of pollution. Some of the most common ones are air pollution,
acid rain, and greenhouse gasses. As a result of fossil fuel combustion,
chemicals and particulates are released into the atmosphere.

OBJECTIVES:
1.Wind turbines are designed for optimized operation for a given set of
environmental conditions. Good aerodynamic design of turbine blades
increases the power extracted from the wind stream and thus maximizes the
efficiency, while minimizing the cost of wind energy conversion.

2. It's a clean fuel source. Wind energy doesn't pollute the air like power
plants that rely on combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, which
emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide—causing human
health problems and economic damages. Wind turbines don't produce
atmospheric emissions that cause acid rain, smog, or greenhouse gases.

3. It's sustainable. Wind is actually a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by
the heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the rotation of the Earth, and the
Earth's surface irregularities. For as long as the sun shines and the wind blows,
the energy produced can be harnessed to send power across the grid.

4. Wind power is cost-effective. Land-based utility-scale wind is one of the

lowest-priced energy sources available today, costing 1–2 cents per kilowatt-
hour after the production tax credit. Because the electricity from wind farms is
sold at a fixed price over a long period of time (e.g. 20+ years) and its fuel is
free, wind energy mitigates the price uncertainty that fuel costs add to
traditional sources of energy.
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SOLUTION APPROACH: The terms "wind energy" and "wind power"

both describe the process by which the wind is used to generate mechanical
power or electricity. For utility-scale (megawatt-sized) sources of wind energy,
a large number of wind turbines are usually built close together to form a wind
plant, also referred to as a wind farm. Several electricity providers today use
wind plants to supply power to their customers.

CONSTRAINTS:
1. 1. Unpredictable

Perhaps the biggest disadvantage to wind energy is that it cannot be produced

consistently. Energy will only be produced when the wind blows.

2. Threat to wildlife

Wind energy does not cause environmental problems through greenhouse gas
emissions, however, turbines can have an impact on wildlife. Birds, bats, and
other flying creatures have slim chances of surviving when taking a direct hit
from a rotating wind turbine blade.

3.Noise

Noise is a problem for some people that live in the proximity of wind turbines.
The generator within the turbine makes a mechanical hum, while the blades
create a “whooshing” sound as they move through the air.

4.Location limitations

In order for wind turbines to be economically viable, they need to be installed

in a place where they will produce enough electricity. Wind farms are best
suited for coastal areas, the tops of hills, and open planes - essentially
anywhere with strong, reliable wind.

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