L04 : The Dimensions of Wind: How Blade Ratios Affect Wind Turbine Efficiency


Students Gavin You
School HDSB - W. H. Morden Public School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 7
Group Group 7 - Physics
Abstract The purpose of my project is to improve the efficiency of wind turbines and find an optimal ratio of length to width that can generate the most electricity possible using the least amount of materials. Currently, there is no pattern in the ratio of length to width in each different wind turbine model, so I intend on solving this by finding the most efficient ratio.
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Awards
Group Award Prize
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60
Primary Fluid Systems AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Award$ 100
Nikola Tesla Innovation AwardsNikola Tesla Honourable Mention Award$ 50
Society of Tribologists & Lubrication Engineers - Hamilton Section AwardsSTLE Tribology/Friction Reduction Award$ 250