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Energy problem is increasing all over the world, conventional energy creating sources
like burning fossil fuels, produces much air pollution creating different kinds of diseases
and bringing destruction. However there are a number of different new energy sources
being developed nowadays.
Its nowadays not surprising to see 100 foot spinning wheel moving in
breeze when you drive down the highway. But do not make yourself comfortable with
that view, as engineers have now developed wind turbine without using large blades. A
Spanish company called vortex bladeless has developed a new way to generate
energy.
Cost:-
The bladeless wind turbine is 51% less cheaper than a traditional wind turbine,
as the heavy and long blades and gearing system are no more used.
Environmental Problems:-
The traditional wind turbines are placed in wind farms which causes
habitat destruction. The wind turbines can be placed in man-made structures in number
of ways. For example agriculture lands such as farmlands can be used to incorporate
the large structures.
Noise:-
Noise is also one of the factor although you cannot hear the sound from a mile,
but if you are living near it will make a very unpleasant sound.
Power generation:-
Bladeless wind turbine will produce more power per square foot than
traditional wind turbine.
Shadow Flicker:-
When the blades of the rotor cast a shadow, shadow flicker occurs due
to the movement of blades of the rotor. According to research this light alteration may
put a worst condition, that is about 100 minutes per annum near residents, and under
normal circumstances it is about only 20 minutes per annum. Therefore the wind farms
designers are avoiding placing conventional wind turbines in those places where these
shadow flickers may cause problems to the near residents.
Construction:-
Wind system involves the large and heavy equipments transportation.
This may cause large temporarily disturbance in the areas near where turbine are
placed. Erosion is also one of the environmental problems that come out from
construction projects. Thus the most stable technique to lessen erosion is by avoiding
grading of roads and by performing site repossession post construction.
Wind Speed:-
Conventional wind turbines needed smooth and laminar flow of wind,
however in case of bladeless wind turbine they can adapt any wind speed to generate
electricity.
Propellers:-
Conventional wind turbines uses propellers to generate electricity, but now
no blades are required as they work on the principle of vorticity.
Mast:-
It is a circular structure made up of carbon fiber and
fiber glass it is light in weight. It acts as a wind breaker
and generates oscillatory motion.
Rod:-
Made of carbon fiber, the rod gives
the flexibility and strength to the movement,
and minimize dissipation of energy.
Generation system:-
The kinetic energy from the wind is converted into
electricity by a built in linear alternator.
Foundation:-
Reduced significantly because of the vortex
lightness and its low set center of gravity.
MADE BY,
Mustafa Abbas
PE-035
References
1. http://www.aginnovators.org.au/news/no-gears-no-blades-wind-turbines-get-
modern-makeover
2. http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/vortex-bladeless-wind-turbine-
indiegogo/
3. http://www.vortexbladeless.com/news.php
4. http://futurism.com/the-furture-of-wind-power-scientists-are-creating-new-
bladeless-wind-turbines/
5. http://www.wired.com/2015/05/future-wind-turbines-no-blades/
6. http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/jun/01/can-
bladeless-wind-turbines-mute-opposition
7. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/537721/bladeless-wind-turbines-may-
offer-more-form-than-function/