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Optimized Blade Design for Homemade Windmills (edit)
Revision as of 07:34, 16 April 2010
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= Overview =
= Overview =
*The intent of this project, created in collaboration with Mech425, is to identify the best angle for flat, uniform blades that would typically be used to create homemade wind turbines
*The intent of this project, created in collaboration with Mech425, is to identify the best angle for flat, uniform blades that would typically be used to create homemade wind turbines<br>
*The project has been selected to provide support to individuals looking to generate electricity by harvesting the wind.<br>
*The project has been selected to provide support to individuals looking to generate electricity by harvesting the wind.
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*The target audience are people who can not afford commercially available models and have chosen to build their own.
*The target audience are people who can not afford commercially available models and have chosen to build their own.
Flat blades are less common than other designs but offer significant benefits, especially in low income or remote areas. The following is a list of benefits offered by using flat blades:
Flat blades are less common than other designs but offer significant benefits, especially in low income or remote areas. The following is a list of benefits offered by using flat blades:
*Easy to build
*Easy to build
*Less design and local knowledge required
*Less design and local knowledge required
*Less machinery is required during construction compared to a curved design
*Less machinery is required during construction compared to a curved design
*Less time is required for construction purposes
*Less time is required for construction purposes
*Easier to ensure conformity among the blades<br>
*Easier to ensure conformity among the blades<br>