Designing a wind turbine blade using bio-inspired materials
Tikhomirova, Iuliia (2024)
Tikhomirova, Iuliia
2024
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024120332380
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024120332380
Tiivistelmä
This thesis explores the application of biomimicry in wind turbine blade design as a potential solution for enhancing efficiency and sustainability in green energy technologies. Biomimicry, a rapidly growing field that draws inspiration from natural processes, has significant implications in engineering, particularly in wind energy. The study examines the principles of biomimicry, focusing on bio-inspired materials and blade designs that can potentially improve wind turbine performance. This thesis will review existing examples of bio-inspired wind turbine blades, analyse the challenges associated with integrating bio-inspired materials, and investigate how these designs can address issues such as material strength, durability, and environmental impact. The research aims to contribute to the development of more efficient, environmentally friendly wind energy solutions by utilizing innovative, nature-inspired design principles.
The research and design were sourced from the internet data, books, and articles. The research contributes to the growing field of renewable energy by demonstrating the potential of nature-inspired engineering solutions for more efficient and eco-friendly wind turbines. As the result of project part, a wind turbine blade was designed using biomimetic principles, involving 3D modelling, material selection, and finite element analysis to evaluate the performance and feasibility of the proposed design.
The research and design were sourced from the internet data, books, and articles. The research contributes to the growing field of renewable energy by demonstrating the potential of nature-inspired engineering solutions for more efficient and eco-friendly wind turbines. As the result of project part, a wind turbine blade was designed using biomimetic principles, involving 3D modelling, material selection, and finite element analysis to evaluate the performance and feasibility of the proposed design.