Wind Turbine Design
Explored aerodynamic principles through the design of a small-scale wind turbine for low-wind environments. Researched NREL airfoil families to understand how blade geometry affects lift, drag, and stall behavior. Applied insights from academic studies and NASA resources to select and model an efficient blade profile, deepening my understanding of airfoil performance, twist angles, and rotational stability.
Finalized Turbine Assembly modeled in Fusion 360
Research and design rationale for aerodynamic modeling, mechanical tolerances, and energy optimization
Highlights
• Blade design based on NREL S807 airfoil;
• Custom Tower design for turbine with flow testing through SOLIDWORKS
• Static electricity generation testing under variable wind conditions (under a fan).
My Commitments
• Modeled blade geometry and hub assembly;
• Fabricated and tested multiple prototypes;
• Logged performance data and iterated design.
Collaborators
- Rowan
- Nicole
- Nick
- Josh
- Wendy