Power Generation Using Vertical Axis Wind Turbine In

Highways

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 National Highways

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 National Highways Overpass

Total length of National Highways (4 Lane) = 50000km (Approx)

Source: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) 33

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 Guidelines for National Highways

• Width of Median in national highways is about 2 meters to 4.5 meters

• Suitable antiglare measures such as metal/plastic screens shall be provided in flat stretches
or on horizontal curves to reduce headlight glare from opposite traffic
• The total height of screen including the height of the barrier shall be 1.5 m
• In the sections of the Project Highway where median width is more than 3 m, shrubs shall
be planted and maintained to cut off headlight glare from traffic in the opposite direction
• The height of shrubs shall be maintained at 1.5m to cut off the effect of traffic lights
coming from the opposite direction
• Average speed of vehicles in national highways is about 70 kmph

Source: MANUAL OF SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS

Planning Commission Government of India New Delhi

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 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

• The main rotor shaft arranged vertically

• The advantage here comes as a reduction in parts
• The blades of a VAWT catch wind in any direction without directional orientation
• Maintenance costs are further reduced because gearboxes, generators, and most
electrical and mechanical components are at or near ground level

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 Savonius Wind Turbine
• The Savonius turbine is S-shaped if viewed from above.
• This drag-type VAWT turns relatively slowly, but yields a high torque.
• It is useful for grinding grain, pumping water, and many other tasks

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 Darrieus Wind Turbine

• The Darrieus turbine is the most famous vertical axis wind turbine
• It is characterized by its C-shaped rotor blades which give it its eggbeater appearance
• It is normally built with two or three blades

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 Giromill Wind Turbine

• The giromill is typically powered by two or three vertical aerofoils attached to the central mast by
horizontal supports
• Giromill turbines work well in turbulent wind conditions and are an affordable option where a
standard horizontal axis windmill type turbine is unsuitable.

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 Aeolos Wind Turbine 0.3kW Specification
Rated Power 300 W

Maximum Output Power 400 W

Output Voltage 12V or 24 V

Rotor Height 1.6 m (5.2 ft)
Rotor Diameter 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Start-up Wind Speed 1.5 m/s (3.4 mph)

Rated Wind Speed 10 m/s (22.3 mph)

Survival Wind Speed 50 m/s (111.5 mph)

Generator Permanent Magnetic Generator

Generator Efficiency >0.96

Turbine Weight 10 kg (22 lbs)

Noise <45dB(A)
Temperature Range -20°C to +50°C

Design Lifetime 20 Years

Warranty Standard 5 Years

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 Aeolos Wind Turbine 0.6kW Specification
Rated Power 600 W

Maximum Output Power 800 W

Output Voltage 24 V
Rotor Height 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Rotor Diameter 1.6 m (5.2 ft)
Start-up Wind Speed 1.5 m/s (3.4 mph)

Rated Wind Speed 10 m/s (22.3 mph)

Survival Wind Speed 50 m/s (111.5 mph)

Generator Permanent Magnetic Generator

Generator Efficiency >0.96

Turbine Weight 18 kg (39.6lbs)

Noise <45dB(A)
Temperature Range -20°C to +50°C

Design Lifetime 20 Years

Warranty Standard 5 Years

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 Savonius Wind Turbine

Height: 2m- Aeolos V 300W, 600W

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 Savonius Wind Turbine

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 Layout and VAWT positioning in the high way roads

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 Schematic Diagram of the Proposal

Schematic Diagram of the Proposal

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 Giromill in National highway

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 Calculations
Let us consider the length of 1 km national highway

Every 2 meters there is a turbine

Therefore for 1 km, the number of turbines = 1000/2 =500 units
Each turbine has a rating of 300 Watts
Total installed capacity = 300x500 = 1500000 watts
OR = 150kW

Power generated in one year for 1 km length = 150k*6*365 = 328500kWatts

Which is equal to 3,28,000 units of energy per year

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 Advantages of the Proposal

• VAWT is independent of wind direction

• Large amount of wind energy can be extracted during more traffic
• Easy to maintain, and has low noise level
• Lot of area can be saved by using medians of highways to generate power
• Transmission losses can be eliminated
• Charging points can be set up in national highways to charge the electric vehicles
• Wind turbines acts as antiglare protection which is very much needed in national highways

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 References

1. Mithun Raj K K, “Design and Simulation of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Highway Wind Power
Generation”, International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, ISSN- 2321-2055 (E),
IJEEE, Volume 07, Issue 01, Jan- June 2015
2. Suresh Mashyal, Dr. T. R. Anil, “Design and analysis of highway windmill electric generation”.
Volume-03, Issue-07, pp-28-32
3. http://www.ragheb.co/NPRE%20475%20Wind%20Power%20Systems/Vertical%20Axis%20Wind%2
0Turbines.pdf
4. “MANUAL OF SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS” Planning Commission Government of India New
Delhi

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 Thank You

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