A Prototype Design of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine as One of the Renewable Energy Sources in Brunei

Muhammad Azim Mahmood; Sri Hastuty; Iwona Gołdasz; Wahyu Caesarendra

doi:10.29407/intensif.v8i2.22334

Authors

Muhammad Azim Mahmood Universiti Brunei Darussalam https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1930-431X
Sri Hastuty Universitas Pertamina https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7601-3137
Iwona Gołdasz Crakow University of Technology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1283-9511
Wahyu Caesarendra Universiti Brunei Darussalam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9784-4204

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29407/intensif.v8i2.22334

Keywords:

Engineering Design, VAWT Prototype, Wind Energy

Abstract

Background: According to the Asia Wind Energy Association, Brunei can harness the power of wind energy to meet its future demands for a reliable energy source that is both renewable and non-polluting. Objective: A preliminary study to design and manufacture wind turbines needs to be initiated earlier especially in the Brunei with has potential wind energy. Methods: This preliminary study compares several Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) types and examines the optimal design in terms of mechanical parts for wind speed characteristics in Brunei. The project focuses on the engineering design stages to obtain a selected design that differs from other available designs. Results: The preliminary study successfully generated a small amount of electricity from the mechanical rotation of the VAWT. Conclusion: Although the preliminary study can generate a small amount of electricity, several design parameters need to be improved in further study. Proper manufacturing technologies are also needed to fabricate a better VAWT.

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Author Biographies

Muhammad Azim Mahmood, Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Manufacturing System Engineering, Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei

Sri Hastuty, Universitas Pertamina

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Pertamina

Iwona Gołdasz, Crakow University of Technology

Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy, Cracow University of Technology, Poland

Wahyu Caesarendra, Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Opole University of Technology, Poland

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