Analysis dan Simulation Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbine

(DAWT) With Flange dan Curved Interior

M. Asyari Siregar, M. Ilham Maulana, Ibrahim
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Syiah Kuala University
Jl. Tgk. Syech Abdurrauf No. 7 Darussalam Banda Aceh 233111, INDONESIA
Phone/Fax. : +62-651-7428069, email : masyarisiregar@gmail.com

Abstract
Demanding for electrical current is very high, especially for urban areas.To meet this condition, it is
considered necessary to build a system that can function effectively. Micro-scale wind turbines would
be a suitable choice to provide electricity particularly in residential areas. However, the wind velocity
in Indonesia that only average less than 5 m/s may prove to be an obstacle that needs to be dealt
with. One concept to solve problems in areas that have low wind speed is the use of Diffuser
Augmented Wind Turbine (DAWT). DAWT is the development of horizontal wind turbines that use
shroud as a concentrator that can boost a low wind speed. In this study, preexisting DAWT design is
modified by adding a flange and a curved interior. CFD simulations is used to obtain the suitable
shape or design of the micro-scale wind turbines. Geometry obtained by using a diffuser with curved
interior diameter of 115 mm, length 230 mm, the tilt angle of 9 and flange height is 0.6 h / D. Using
this geometry specification, wind velocity is increased up to 2.15 times than free stream velocity.
Keywords : Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbine (DAWT), flange, curved interior, CFD