Jurnal Teknik Mesin Mechanical Xplore
Vol 5 No 2 (2024): Jurnal Teknik Mesin Mechanical Xplore (JTMMX)

Performance Analysis of a Laboratory-Scale Wind Turbine: Blade Angle and Its Effect on Efficiency

Taufik Ulhakim, Muhamad (Unknown)
Syafari, Muhammad Muhtar (Unknown)
Sukarman, Sukarman (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Feb 2025

Abstract

A wind turbine power plant (WTPP) is a renewable energy system that harnesses wind energy to generate electricity. Indonesia has been identified as a region with considerable wind energy potential, making it a promising location for developing this technology. In alignment with this potential, the Indonesian government has set a target of approximately 7 GW of installed wind turbine capacity by 2030. This study examines the influence of blade angle on the efficiency of electrical energy generation. Three blade angle variations—20°, 30°, and 40°—were analyzed using an experimental setup featuring a horizontal-axis wind turbine with five blades and a constant wind speed of 6.2 m/s. The rotation of the blades converts wind energy into kinetic energy, which is subsequently transferred to a generator to produce electricity. Experimental investigations were conducted using a laboratory-scale prototype, revealing that a blade angle of 40° achieved the highest efficiency. Specifically, the turbine exhibited an efficiency of approximately 29% after 3 minutes of rotation, which increased to 42% after 8 minutes. These findings highlight the pivotal role of blade angle optimization in enhancing WTPP performance. Moreover, this study provides a valuable reference for advancing wind energy applications in Indonesia, supporting the transition towards more sustainable and efficient renewable energy solutions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JTMMX

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Subject

Automotive Engineering Control & Systems Engineering Energy Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Nanotechnology Mechanical Engineering

Description

Mechanical Xplore journal is published by the Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang, Karawang-West Java-Indonesia. Mechanical Xplore journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that mediates the dissemination of academicians, ...