Rani Devalla Visakhapatnam

WhenMaheswaram Bhanu Chandhar began experimenting with a 3-mm-diameter wind turbine for power generation for the first time, he was not quite sure that he would end up designing the world’s smallest wind turbine over a few attempts.

After trying his hands at a couple of working models, his 8-mm X 8-mm wind turbine eventually gained a place in the ‘International Book of Records’.

Delighted over the achievement, Bhanu Chandhar says that a lot of groundwork went into making the miniature innovation. “I did the tiniest silent wind turbine in just three hours,” says Bhanu Chandhar with excitement writ large on his face.

Serving as an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department at Sri Sivani College of Engineering, Chilakapalem in Srikakulam district, his miniature work earned him a place in the International Book of Records for creating the tiniest silent wind turbine.

Made of copper sheets integrated with a miniature DC motor and a dash of enamel paint, Bhanu Chandhar, who did Ph.D in electrical engineering after completing M. Tech (electrical engineering) and B.Tech (power engineering), says that the silent wind turbine, meant to hide from enemy’s attention, coul d be incorporated for the border security project.

“I am planning to work on it next,” he mentions. Although the International Book of Records uploaded Bhanu Chandhar’s feat on its official website last month, he will receive the record certificate in a few days.

Talking about his support system, he says, “I feel grateful to my parents Maheswaram Nagaraju and Santhamani and the college management I work for as they extended complete support in every aspect of my innovation.”

For years, Bhanu Chandhar has been focusing on smart grids and renewable energy systems. “In future, I would like do an extensive research on green energy and propagate the concepts among students,” the Assistant Professor shares with The Hans India. Bhanu Chandhar exudes confidence that his innovation will set a new standard in his career graph.