Posters
Come meet the poster presenters to ask them questions and discuss their work
We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
PO462: Experimental testing of a 3D-printed wind turbine prototype using low-cost sensor integration
Eduardo Muñoz-Palomeque, Researcher, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Abstract
This paper presents the development and preliminary experimental characterization of a small-scale, 3D-printed horizontal-axis wind turbine prototype. The design was performed without prior aerodynamic optimization to be used as a baseline case study for evaluating low-cost instrumentation and data acquisition methodology. The assembled system was instrumented with an optical sensor to measure rotational velocity, while an inertial measurement unit (IMU) was located on the tower to capture its movements. Electrical output was obtained via voltage measurements across the generator terminals. Data from all sensors were acquired using an Arduino Nano microcontroller. Preliminary tests were conducted under controlled inflow conditions in a wind tunnel to characterize the system's aerodynamic performance, structural dynamics, and power generation. The results demonstrate that the integration of additive manufacturing and affordable sensing technologies provides a robust and accessible framework for the empirical validation of turbine concepts, facilitating rapid design iterations in resource-constrained academic and research environments.
No recording available for this poster.
