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Wind turbines. Presented by Mr. Doig. Energy Classification. Source: Ontario Power Generation http ://www.opg.com. Wind Turbine Designs. All images taken from Google Images. Charles Brush Wind Turbine. Traditional Design. Broadstar Wind Turbine. Loopwing Design. Vertical Design.
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Wind turbines Presented by Mr. Doig
Energy Classification Source: Ontario Power Generation http://www.opg.com
Wind Turbine Designs All images taken from Google Images
The science of it all... Experiment Design contest Challengers try to optimize all variables (within certain parameters) to achieve the best results for the target quantity • Control variables • Independent variable • Dependent variable
The Challenge • Within the remaining time, you and your group are to design a set of blades to complete a wind turbine to harness the most amount of wind energy.
Materials • Masking tape • Wooden dowels • Cardboard
Parameters • Only use the permitted materials • Everyone uses the same wind source • The wind source will be a fixed distance away • You must use the dowels to attach your blades to the rotor • You can have 1 – 12 blades
Testing your results • Once you attach your blades to complete the turbine, your output voltage will be measured using a multimeter. Your goal is to have the highest reading.
The Challenge Materials • Within the remaining time, you and your group are to design a set of blades to complete a wind turbine to harness the most amount of wind energy. • Masking tape • Wooden dowels • Cardboard Parameters Testing your results • Only use the permitted materials • Everyone uses the same wind source • The wind source will be a fixed distance away • You must use the dowels to attach your blades to the rotor • You can have 1 – 12 blades • Once you attach your blades to complete the turbine, your output voltage will be measured using a multimeter. Your goal is to have the highest reading.
Group A You are going to Titan Hall if your period 2 teacher is: Ms. Brimner Ms. Barton Ms. Dixon Ms. D’Silva Ms. Gupta Group B You are going to the Double Gym if your period 2 teacher is: Mr. Heffernan Mr. Koskins Mr. Hoyt Mr. Pietersen Ms. Olajos Group Designations • Group C You are staying in the cafeteria if your period 2 teacher is: Ms. Wilkins Ms. Sadar Ms. Frohlich Mr. Radulovich Mr. Soto …others Attendance will be taken throughout the day. Be sure you are in the correct location