@inproceedings{beb8a7db31844ead937ea0d519529a16,
title = "Physics-based model for predicting the performance of a miniature wind turbine",
abstract = "A comprehensive physics-based model for predicting the performance of the miniature wind turbine (MWT) for power wireless sensor systems was proposed in this paper. An approximation of the power coefficient of the turbine rotor was made after the turbine rotor performance was measured. Incorporation of the approximation with the equivalent circuit model which was proposed according to the principles of the MWT, the overall system performance of the MWT was predicted. To demonstrate the prediction, the MWT system comprised of a 7.6 cm thorgren plastic propeller as turbine rotor and a DC motor as generator was designed and its performance was tested experimentally. The predicted output voltage, power and system efficiency are matched well with the tested results, which imply that this study holds promise in estimating and optimizing the performance of the MWT.",
author = "Xu, {F. J.} and Hu, {J. Z.} and Qiu, {Y. P.} and Yuan, {F. G.}",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1117/12.880819",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819485434",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2011",
note = "Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2011 ; Conference date: 07-03-2011 Through 10-03-2011",
}