D03 : Aerodynamic Performance and Structural Engineering of Helicopter Seeds for Wind Turbines (HeliSpin)


Students Harini Karthik
Echo Chen
School HDSB - Garth Webb Secondary School - Oakville
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 11
Group Group 2 - Engineering and Computing I
Abstract This research focuses on boosting the power generated by traditional wind turbines to transition its implementation in urban regions. The aerodynamic properties of falling helicopter seeds were analyzed through computational method. This was further developed into an innovative, small-scale, and eco-friendly application that is driven by the momentum of vehicles in the street.
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Awards
Group Award Prize
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Global R&D Hamilton Award for Technology Application$ 100
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$1,000 Entrance Award
Mohawk College Building & Construction Sciences AwardsMohawk College Building & Construction Sciences Awards - Civil Engineering$ 50
University of Ottawa Admission ScholarshipUniversity of Ottawa Admission Scholarship AwardAdmission Scholarship of $1000
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award
Primary Fluid Systems AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Award$ 100
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers - Hamilton Section AwardsSTLE Tribology/Friction Reduction Award$ 250
Mahut-Brent Award for Young People in Science and EngineeringMahut-Brent Award for Young People in Science and Engineering$ 100
Certificate & Giant Microbe
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$1,000 Entrance award