Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Preliminary Assessment of Optimized Accessorial Roof Shape for Performance of Wind Turbine Mounted on Eco-Roof System

  • Regular Paper
  • Published:
International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Transition from conventional energy paradigm to sustainable energy system is a major challenge in 21st century. This article presents a preliminary shape analysis of an accessorial roof with wind turbine to maximize the utilization of wind energy. This investigation focuses on the optimized accessorial roof shape to assess the performance of wind turbines mounted on an eco-roof. The optimization included inclination angle analyses of different variations of accessorial roofs and wind turbine power coefficient through numerical simulation. A V-shape accessorial roof with inclination angle of 19.5° is identified as the most effective roof inclination angle for wind energy harvesting which is due to a 63% wind speed-up and a lower turbulence intensity. The V-shape accessorial roof is capable of augmenting power output of a wind turbine installed on the building to about 1.375 times higher than that of 0.3366 without V-shape accessorial roof structure. A short straight channel integrated with the accessorial roof can further enhance the efficiency of the wind energy harvesting. This accessorial roof offered the possibility of harvesting wind energy in low wind speed areas. This design is also integrated with a solar photovoltaic system, daylight saving system, and rain water harvesting system. Finally, the power generated from the wind turbines of eco-roof system was estimated.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

Abbreviations

VAWT:

Vertical axis wind turbine

PAGV:

Power augmentation guide vane

HRES:

Hybrid renewable energy system

CFD:

Computational fluid dynamics

UDF:

User defined functions

TSR:

Tip speed ratio

GHG:

Greenhouse gas

References

  1. Lee, G. H., Park, B. K., and Lee, W. I., “Microstructure and Property Characterization of Flexible Syntactic Foam for Insulation Material via Mold Casting,” International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 169–176, 2017.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Kwon, O., Kim, P., and Yoon, Y.-J., “Reduction of Control Signal Overhead for Electric Vehicle Charging Operation in Smart Grid System,” International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 191–197, 2017.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Grant, A., Johnstone, C., and Kelly, N., “Urban Wind Energy Conversion: The Potential of Ducted Turbines,” Renewable Energy, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 1157–1163, 2008.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Sung, C.-M. and Han, M.-C., “Design and Performance Evaluation of Hinge Type Pitch Control System in Small-Size Wind Turbine,” International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 335–341, 2016.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Sharpe, T. and Proven, G., “Crossflex: Concept and Early Development of a True Building Integrated Wind Turbine,” Energy and Buildings, vol. 42, no. 12, pp. 2365–2375, 2010.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Adrian Smith Gordon Gill Architecture, “Pearl River Tower 2011,” http://smithgill.com/work/pearl_river_tower/(Accessed 10 JUL 2016)

  7. Adrian Smith Gordon Gill Architecture, “Strata Tower 2011,” http://inhabitat.com/the-strata-worlds-first-skyscraper-with-built-in-windturbines/(Accessed 10 JUL 2016)

  8. Chong, W. T., “The Design and Testing of a Wind Turbine for Electrical Power Generation in Malaysian Wind Conditions,” Ph.D. Thesis, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2006.

    Google Scholar 

  9. Chong, W. T., Naghavi, M. S., Poh, S. C., Mahlia, T. M. I., and Pan, K. C., “Techno-Economic Analysis of a Wind-Solar Hybrid Renewable Energy System with Rainwater Collection Feature for Urban High-Rise Application,” Applied Energy, vol. 88, no. 11, pp. 4067–4077, 2011.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Takao, M., Kuma, H., Maeda, T., Kamada, Y., Oki, M., et al., “A Straight-Bladed Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with a Directed Guide Vane Row—Effect of Guide Vane Geometry on the Performance,” Journal of Thermal Science, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 54–57, 2009.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Chong, W. T., Fazlizan, A., Poh, S. C., Pan, K. C., and Ping, H. W., “Early Development of an Innovative Building Integrated Wind, Solar and Rain Water Harvester for Urban High Rise Application,” Energy and Buildings, vol. 47, pp. 201–207, 2012.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Müller, G., Jentsch, M. F., and Stoddart, E., “Vertical Axis Resistance Type Wind Turbines for Use in Buildings,” Renewable Energy, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 1407–1412, 2009.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Mertens, S., “The Energy Yield of Roof Mounted Wind Turbines,” Wind Engineering, vol. 27, no. 6, pp. 507–518, 2003.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Chong, W. T., Pan, K. C., Poh, S. C., Fazlizan, A., Oon, C. S., et al., “Performance Investigation of a Power Augmented Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for Urban High-Rise Application,” Renewable Energy, vol. 51, pp. 388–397, 2013.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Guirguisa, N. M., Abd El-Aziz, A. A., and Nassief, M. M., “Study of Wind Effects on Different Buildings of Pitched Roofs,” Desalination, vol. 209, Nos. 1–3, pp. 190–198, 2007.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  16. Tabrizi, A. B., Whale, J., Lyons, T., and Urmee, T., “Performance and Safety of Rooftop Wind Turbines: Use of CFD to Gain Insight into Inflow Conditions,” Renewable Energy, vol. 67, pp. 242–251, 2014.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Bhandari, B., Lee, K.-T., Lee, G.-Y., Cho, Y.-M., and Ahn, S.-H., “Optimization of Hybrid Renewable Energy Power Systems: A Review,” International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 99–112, 2015.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Li, Q.-Y., Chen, Q., and Zhang, X., “Performance Analysis of a Rooftop Wind Solar Hybrid Heat Pump System for Buildings,” Energy and Buildings, vol. 65, pp. 75–83, 2013.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Siow, W. S., “Formulation of Empirical Models for Solar Module by Optimisation of Its Tilt-Angle under Natural Conditions,” M.Sc. Thesis, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2001.

    Google Scholar 

  20. Chong, W. T., Wang, X. H., Wong, K. H., Mojumder, J. C., Poh, S. C., et al., “Performance Assessment of a Hybrid Solar-Wind-Rain Eco-Roof System for Buildings,” Energy and Buildings, vol. 127, pp. 1028–1042, 2016.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Li, N. X. and Qin, Y. G., “Building Thermal Environment,” Tsinghua University Press, 2006.

    Google Scholar 

  22. Oler, J. W., Strickland, J. H., Im, B. J., and Graham, G. H., “Dynamic-Stall Regulation of the Darrieus Turbine,” Texas Tech University, Lubbock (USA), 1983.

    Google Scholar 

  23. Chong, W. T., Fazlizan, A., Poh, S. C., Pan, K. C., Hew, W. P., et al., “The Design, Simulation and Testing of an Urban Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with the Omni-Direction-Guide-Vane,” Applied Energy, vol. 112, pp. 601–609, 2013.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Wright, A. K. and Wood, D. H., “The Starting and Low Wind Speed Behaviour of a Small Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine,” Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, vol. 92, Nos. 14–15, pp. 1265–1279, 2004.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  25. Wang, Y. X. and Sun, T. Y., “Life Cycle Assessment of CO2 Emissions from Wind Power Plants: Methodology and Case Studies,” Renewable Energy, vol. 43, pp. 30–36, 2012.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Paraschivoiu, I., Trifu, O., and Saeed, F., “H-Darrieus Wind Turbine with Blade Pitch Control,” International Journal of Rotating Machinery, Vol. 2009, Article ID: 505343, 2009.

  27. Mohamed, M. H., “Performance Investigation of H-Rotor Darrieus Turbine with New Airfoil Shapes,” Energy, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 522–530, 2012.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Cheng, K., Wang, Z. W., He, Y. C., and Yang, G. J., “The Comparison of Theoretical Potential Application of Two Types of Wind Turbines in Northern Shaanxi,” Proc. of the Power and Energy Engineering Conference, pp. 1–4, 2012.

    Google Scholar 

  29. de Santoli, L., Albo, A., Garcia, D. A., Bruschi, D., and Cumo, F., “A Preliminary Energy and Environmental Assessment of a Micro Wind Turbine Prototype in Natural Protected Areas,” Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, vol. 8, pp. 42–56, 2014.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  30. He, B., Huang, S., and Wang, J., “Product Low-Carbon Design Using Dynamic Programming Algorithm,” International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 37–42, 2015.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  31. Brander, M., “Electricity-Specific Emission Factors for Grid Electricity,” http://ecometrica.com (Accessed 10 JUL 2016)

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

    Wang Xiao Hang, Chong Wen Tong, Wong Kok Hoe & Poh Sin Chew

  2. School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Qinzhou University, Qinzhou, 535000, China

    Wang Xiao Hang

  3. Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering, National I-Lan University, I-Lan, 260, Taiwan

    Wang Chin-Tsan

  4. Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang, 43000, Malaysia

    Saw Lip Huat

  5. Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

    Lai Sai Hin

Authors
  1. Wang Xiao Hang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Chong Wen Tong
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Wong Kok Hoe
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Wang Chin-Tsan
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Saw Lip Huat
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Poh Sin Chew
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  7. Lai Sai Hin
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Chong Wen Tong.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Hang, W.X., Tong, C.W., Hoe, W.K. et al. Preliminary Assessment of Optimized Accessorial Roof Shape for Performance of Wind Turbine Mounted on Eco-Roof System. Int. J. of Precis. Eng. and Manuf.-Green Tech. 5, 375–385 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40684-018-0040-7

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40684-018-0040-7

Keywords

Search

Navigation