Optimization of Micro Wind Turbine for Dental Fiber Handpiece Based on the Taguchi Method

Abstract:

This paper presents the use of the Taguchi method, Computational-Fluid-Dynamics and electromagnetic field analysis to optimize the design of a micro wind turbine for a dental fiber handpiece. An orthogonal array, the signal-to-noise ratio and analysis of variance were used to study the multiple-objectives in the micro wind turbine design. The results showed that: (1) the wire slot fill factor and stator angle have a significant influence on the flow rate, whereas wire slot fill factor and inlet dimensions have a significant effect on the pressure drop; (2) the micro wind turbine reduces electricity usage by 25 watts in a day and produces brightness of 20,000-23,000 lux. The proposed design of the micro wind turbine not only saves energy but also reduces the need for replacement halogen lamp.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 605-607)
• Pages: 401-404
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.605-607.401
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Kuang Hung Hsien, Shyh Chour Huang
• Keywords: Computer-Aided-Engineering, Micro Wind Turbine, Taguchi Method

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