Energy Engineers: Build-a-Blade Wind Power
Overview
Design, test and revise wind turbine blade to find the optimal design.
Highlights
Program Duration: 1.25 Hours
Trip Season: Sept-June
Student Limit: Up to 25
Trip Description
Wind Power energy generation is a growing industry in southeastern New England. In this lab, students will conduct an experiment to test variables in turbine blade design, such as pitch, blade length, blade number, and others. Students will use their data to draw conclusions about which variables have the greatest effect on power output. Then, participants will design, test, and revise turbine blades to find the optimal design with the least waste.