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By: Steven Beaton, Josh Bergenback , Cameron Janz , Matt Lane. The PVC Catastrophe. Team Picture. The Goal. The goal of our windmill is to generate enough electricity in order to power a light bulb using wind energy.
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By: Steven Beaton, Josh Bergenback, Cameron Janz, Matt Lane The PVC Catastrophe
The Goal • The goal of our windmill is to generate enough electricity in order to power a light bulb using wind energy. • The windmill is to be built using ordinary materials, the cost of which cannot exceed 40 dollars.
Description • Our windmill generates electricity by spinning magnets inside copper coils. • The foundation of our windmill is made out of PVC piping. • The blades to catch the wind is a two-pronged propeller
Calculations P = (1/2) x p x A x v^3 p = 1.1225 kg/m^3 A = .3429 m^2 v = 8.94 m/s P = 1.72 watts
Conclusions • Coiling is no fun. • Wind power is a cheap, easy form of power.