Once upon a time..

Wind Turbine and

Electricity Production
Mimi Aye Gain Jean Wawa 1104
Typical Windmill Farm
In The World
Alta Wind Energy Centre, US
Shepherds Flat Wind Farm, US
Roscoe Wind Farm, US
Purpose of the project
- The purpose of this project is to create a project applying knowledge
in the lessons taught in class. Manifestations of energy were
introduced in class, and also the conservation law of energy.
Example of windmill farms in the world
- A wind turbine has a capacity rating of 1.5 megawatts
- Wind turbines commonly produce considerably less than rated
capacity
- the amount of energy actually produced is reduced by efficiency and
wind availability -- the percentage of time a unit has enough wind to
move.
Locations
- The windmill takes up less than 1% of the land area
- Farming and tourism around them
- The location should be windy. Wind speed required: 4-20 m/s.
- To prevent mechanical damage, when wind speeds reach about 55
miles per hour (88.5 kilometers per hour), most turbines will
automatically shut down.
Final Product
Materials
PVC pipe Solder gun
DC Motor Alloy string
(Tin/Lead 2m)
Small light bulb Wire (5 metre)
Metal sheet Cutter
Procedure
1. The metal sheet is cut into circular
shape and pronged
2. The DC motor spindle is connected to
the metal sheet by smelting lead
3. The DC motor is connected to the wire
by soldering
4. The segments of pipes are constructed
and connected in order to protect the
wire. The pipes are used to make the
base of the windmill
5. Run the wire along the pipe until it
comes out of the pipe
6. Connect the wire’s copper coil with
the legs of the light bulb
7. Bring the windmill to a windy place
and let it run
References
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