REVIEW PAPER ON HORIZONTAL AXIS WIND TURBINE (HAWT) GEARBOX DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine(HAWT) is one of the most renewable energy sources. In this paper we are designing, analysing and manufacturing HAWT gear box. In this paper we are designing gearbox according to Brendan Speechleys methodology. Analysis is static analysis. As we cannot manufacture original product due to high cost more time required we are manufacturing prototype of gearbox. Gear box will be planetary gearbox and gears used are spur or helical. Overall gearbox ratio is 100:1. Output speed of gearbox is 1500 rpm. Application of horizontal axis wind turbine is industrial or residential. By determining gearbox geometry and all parameters we will make the ANSYS model. And then we will analyze this model in ANSYS software. In this paper objectives are to minimize size and weight of gearbox, to increase reliability and to reduce vibration.