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description:
This
project studies some of the fundamentals of interaction between
air current and solid objects (propeller in this case). Similar
techniques are being used to design cars, airplanes, buildings
and bridges. The
only difference is that in such applications the purpose is
minimizing the forces caused by air current, but in propeller
design we intend to maximize such forces.
You
research on the propeller design factors that affect the
energy production of wind generators.
You will make models and calculate the amount of energy in Jules
while changing one variable at a time. Each design factor is one
variable for your research. You may focus on one design variable
or expand your research to multiple variables or factors.
Some of the factors that you may study are: Size, Diameter,
Pitch, blade area, blade angle, weight, ..
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