ORIGINAL PAPER
Innovative fixed-axle Savonius wind turbine for enhanced efficiency and durability
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Satbayev University, Kazakhstan
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Eurasian Technological University, Kazakhstan
Submission date: 2025-03-11
Final revision date: 2025-06-03
Acceptance date: 2025-06-05
Publication date: 2025-09-30
Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal 2025;28(3):51-78
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a new Savonius wind turbine scheme featuring a vertical fixed axle, which offers advantages in reducing metal intensity and operating time. The study employed theoretical analysis of existing wind turbine designs, a fixed-axle modular design, and aerodynamic modeling of the rotor profile to enhance the plant’s efficiency. As a result of the study, a new scheme of a Savonius wind turbine with a vertical fixed axle was developed. The proposed design helped significantly reduce the metal intensity of the plant by approximately 30%, resulting in lower manufacturing costs. The absence of a rotating shaft and its replacement with a fixed axle resulted in a reduction of friction in the support, thereby increasing the plant’s efficiency. Dynamic forces on the structure were also reduced, contributing to longer bearing life. The proposed design reduced metal consumption by approximately 1.5 times, resulting in a 35% reduction in production costs. Less frequent maintenance, once every two years instead of every six months, reduces operating costs by up to 40%. Reduced friction in the bearings and reduced dynamic loads increase reliability and extend bearing life by 25%. All in all, these factors increase the financial efficiency and competitiveness of the turbine in the renewable energy market. The practical benefits of the research for stakeholders are that engineers are able to implement simplified and reliable design solutions that reduce bearing loads and increase turbine efficiency.
FUNDING
This research was funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Grant No. AP13068313 “Development of a new design of a modular wind turbine with a fixed vertical axle”).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
METADATA IN OTHER LANGUAGES:
Polish
Projekt i badanie nowego schematu turbiny wiatrowej Savonius z pionową osią stałą
zużycie metalu, tarcie, siły dynamiczne, łożyskowanie, klimat kontynentalny
W artykule ukazano badanie przeprowadzone w celu opracowania i oceny skuteczności nowego schematu turbiny wiatrowej Savonius z pionową osią stałą, która ma zalety w zmniejszaniu intensywności metalu i czasu pracy. Zastosowano metody analizy teoretycznej istniejących konstrukcji turbin wiatrowych, modułową konstrukcję osi stałej oraz modelowanie aerodynamiczne profilu wirnika w celu poprawy wydajności elektrowni. W wyniku badań opracowano nowy schemat turbiny wiatrowej Savonius z pionową osią stałą. Zaproponowany projekt pomógł znacznie zmniejszyć metalochłonność elektrowni o około 30%, co obniżyło koszty produkcji. Brak obracającego się wału i zastąpienie go stałą osią spowodowało zmniejszenie tarcia we wsporniku, co zwiększyło wydajność elektrowni. Zmniejszono również siły dynamiczne działające na konstrukcję, co przyczyniło się do wydłużenia żywotności łożysk. Wykazano, że nowy projekt turbiny wiatrowej jest łatwiejszy w produkcji, bardziej niezawodny i opłacalny niż konwencjonalne pionowe farmy wiatrowe. Dzięki tym ulepszeniom nowy system jest bardziej konkurencyjny i możliwy do zastosowania w klimacie kontynentalnym. Stwierdzono również, że zastosowanie stałej osi zmniejsza zużycie podpór łożysk, zwiększając ich żywotność. Konstrukcja stałej osi zmniejszyła obciążenie dolnych podpór, co zmniejszyło uszkodzenia mechaniczne i poprawiło ogólną niezawodność systemu. Badanie potwierdziło, że ta turbina wiatrowa jest lepiej przystosowana do warunków z intensywnymi wiatrami i częstymi zmianami kierunku wiatru, co czyni ją szczególnie wydajną w regionach o klimacie kontynentalnym.
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