PID control system in maintaining constant rotational speed in savonius wind turbine

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Cesar A. Llorente

Defense Panel Chair

Ann E. Dulay

Defense Panel Member

Oswald L. Sapang
Miguel O. Gutierrez

Abstract/Summary

This paper presents the implementation of a Proportional, Integral and Derivative Control System to maintain constant rotational speed in the Savonius Wind Turbine. Conventional turbines use expensive gearboxes in order to make the rotational speed constant and produce AC voltages. However, this study focuses on the design of a vertical-axis Savonius wind turbine equipped with a PID control system to control the gap between the rotors so as to maintain constant rotational speed. Savonius wind turbine is rugged, quiet, omni-directional, and they do not create much stress on the support structure. With the help of the added feedback control system the wind turbine is be capable of producing AC voltage.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15834

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

75, [64] leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Keywords

PID controllers--Design and construction; Speed--Measurement

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