VAWT Design Spec: 50KW Output, 2m Width, 35m/s Operational Wind

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The discussion focuses on the feasibility of designing a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) with specific parameters: 50 KW output, 2 m width, and operational wind speed of 35 m/s. A formula for calculating power output is provided, yielding an estimated output of 57,880 Watts based on given assumptions. The conversation also touches on the potential for reducing size and increasing power through innovative designs, such as helical twisted VAWTs. Clarification is sought regarding the area calculation used in the power output formula. Overall, the thread explores the technical specifications and design possibilities for high-performance VAWTs.
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Hi

Is there a VAWT with the following parameters

1. output power 50 KW
2. system width 2 m
3. operational wind speed 35 m/s
4 cut in speed 2 m/s
5 cut out speed 80m/s
6 system height 5m

does any company have a VAWT that works in this range or can it design one

Thanks
 
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jinncraft said:
Hi :smile:

Is there a VAWT with the following parameters

1. output power 50 KW
2. system width 2 m
3. operational wind speed 35 m/s
4 cut in speed 2 m/s
5 cut out speed 80m/s
6 system height 5m

does any company have a VAWT that works in this range or can it design one

Thanks :smile:

If using the formula to calculate power out of VAWT is:

P(Watts)= 1/2 x Roh x Area x (Velocity)^3 x Cp X Ng x Nf

Assume
Roh= 1.25
Cp= 0.45 (for good design-max ~0.59)
Ng (efficiency)= 0.8
Nf (Cooficient of friction)= .6

Plugging the values given in the formula gives:

P(W)= 0.5 x 1.25 x (5 x 2) x (35)^3 x 0.45 x 0.8 x0.6
P(W)= 57,880 Watts

Considering this prototype of the helical twisted http://renewable-solar-energy.blogspot.com/2010/04/lebanons-vertical-axis-wind-turbine.html" with funnels it is possible to reduce the size with lower wind speed. It is also possible to use indirect drive and increase the power since the helical twisted VAWT produces larger torque than HAWT.
 
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Hello,
Why do you calculate area with 5*2 ? is it 5m in length and 2 m width blade?
 
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