Journal of Research in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics ISSN: 3107-4510 (Online)

Auhor: Narsinha S. Pawde, Prateek Gupta

Abstract: The main goal of the paper is to design a windmill that does not require a generator or ball bearings and produces the maximum amount of power. One of the oldest methods for harnessing renewable energy is the use of wind energy for energy generation. Renewable energy is a critical component of socioeconomic development and economic expansion. Magnetic levitation technology is used to introduce a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) to improve performance. The system makes use of the permanent magnet's nature as a replacement for ball bearings to levitate the turbine component and so reduce energy losses when spinning, which is a key issue that can also be solved by using a normal wind turbine. The Maglev Wind Turbine is expected to push wind energy technology forward. In addition, the system can be used in more rural and urban areas of low-speed regions. The use of magnet materials in wind turbine system design will be discussed. An axial flux generator, which uses permanent magnets and a set of coils to generate power, will then be used.

Keywords: VAWT, Magnetic Levitation, Wind Turbine, Blade hub, Magnet.