Research Article
Structural Evaluation of Small-Scale Wind Turbine Blades for Enhanced Energy Capture
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361537, author={Ahmed Al Sawaai and Elias Al Ghunaimi and Mohamed Al Balushi and Mohsin Al Hamadani}, title={Structural Evaluation of Small-Scale Wind Turbine Blades for Enhanced Energy Capture}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th MEC Student Research Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, MECSRC 2025, 01 May 2025, Muscat, Oman}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={MECSRC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={wind turbine blades aerodynamics cfd fea blade design renewable energy oman wind resource}, doi={10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361537} }- Ahmed Al Sawaai
Elias Al Ghunaimi
Mohamed Al Balushi
Mohsin Al Hamadani
Year: 2026
Structural Evaluation of Small-Scale Wind Turbine Blades for Enhanced Energy Capture
MECSRC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361537
Abstract
This study presents the aerodynamic design, modelling, and structural evaluation of small-scale wind turbine blades aimed at improving power extraction in low-to-moderate wind speed regions. The project incorporates blade geometry development, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), and prototype fabrication. A comprehensive review of wind turbine evolution, blade aerodynamics, and wind resource characteristics in Oman establishes the background for the design. The methodology includes air foil selection, blade segmentation, load estimation, and performance simulation under realistic wind conditions. Experimental testing is conducted through static and fatigue analysis to assess structural reliability. The results indicate that optimized blade geometry supports improved lift-to-drag ratios, reduced deformation, and enhanced performance. The findings contribute to the advancement of efficient small-scale wind energy solutions for distributed renewable energy applications.
