Title :
Design of wind-turbine-generator for a glider with renewable energy capabilities
Author :
Hazan, M. ; Tubul, M. ; Hermon, O. ; Shukrun, E. ; Fisher, E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Shamoon Coll. of Eng. (SCE), Beer-Sheva, Israel
Abstract :
Thermal columns are a natural phenomenon in which temperature differences create upward wind turbulence [1]. A radio-controlled glider with a built-in wind turbine and generator was designed and constructed. The glider was constructed using composite materials, which combine a high level of strength together with lightweight, improving energy efficiency. The generator is intended to provide renewable energy during glides, especially when thermal columns are harnessed.
Keywords :
composite materials; radio networks; renewable energy sources; wind power plants; wind turbines; Thermal columns; composite materials; energy efficiency; glider; radio-controlled glider; renewable energy capabilities; upward wind turbulence; wind-turbine-generator design; Batteries; Generators; Propellers; Renewable energy resources; Testing; Voltage measurement; Wind turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical & Electronics Engineers in Israel (IEEEI), 2012 IEEE 27th Convention of
Conference_Location :
Eilat
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4682-5
DOI :
10.1109/EEEI.2012.6377074
