Online Wind Turbine Challenge

Our windmill was made with 3D printed parts and PVC pipes. We wanted to make our best windmill yet, with a more steampunk design to signal our growth as a team. Throughout our testing, we fastened the base and replaced certain parts with PLA filament to get better testing results.

For my wind turbine I tested different variables to get the desired result. I ended with a long curved blade made of cardboard. This design produced the most volts on the multimeter. As a result of all of the factors I tested, my blade is fast and efficient!

We used a combination of 2 blade styles (as seen in attached image)
2 long, 2 short. The reason for that is the cone of air from the fan can be caught easier. The design for the blades generated 1.8-2.1V. No resistors or other electrical equipment was added except a multi meter for measurement.

our windmill was based off a standard windmill you may see in a field. we tried adding more resistance so it would push the blades, but it didn't work in practice. then, we tried making the blades heavier, which also did not work in practice. in the end, our simplest windmill design produced the most power.

This project required thinking about different ways to get our windmill to catch the most speed. We had to figure out which materials would work best and realized that the heavier the blades, the less wind they get. We also had to figure out what blade shapes would work the best.

This project required us to think of many different ways to build it. We had to figure out what materials and what shapes would catch the most wind. We figured out that the heavier the blades were, the less they would spin, so we tried to keep them lighter, which seemed to work better.

This is a windmill made from PVC and cardboard. We tried to create a windmill that would create a good amount of power but failed multiple times. This windmill is almost adequate and the best of our trials.

This windmill has a square base and a shaft that holds the three propellers that are 8 1/2 inches long each.

Test

We made a vertical wind turbine with a pbc pipe stem and 3 blades. The blades were made with cardboard paper and a dot of hot glue at the end of each blade. The blades were angled at 15 degrees and had a voltage of 0.47 with a fan on medium speed.

Four diamond shaped blades at 55 degree angles. Made out of a thin cardboard material. The thin cardboard should be connected to wooden dowel rods. Have them tape to the rods rather than gluing them.

Made from PVC, it is propelled by a motor that is powered by the wind. It is about 2 feet tall and has cardboard blades. This is a simple design that is efficient.

We made a horizontal wind turbine. We found that a two blade wind turbin is optimal for fast speed and high voltage. Slight angles work better for higher output.

This project involves testing a homemade windmill designed for efficient energy production using a standard fan. The objective is to observe how well the windmill converts airflow from the fan into usable mechanical energy. Through this experiment, we aim to gather data on performance and identify potential improvements for future designs.

We are the Flying Pickles, a team consisting of Jameson, Abil, Kara, Joseph, David, and Lewis—freshmen students from Colonie Central High School in Albany, NY. Over the past five years, we have participated in regional STEM competitions throughout Albany and Utica, and we are thrilled to announce that our model wind turbine is capable of generating over 2,000 milliwatts of power, which has made us competitive among the best teams in the nation. Last year we traveled to Phoenix, AZ for KidWind Worlds, and our team ended up winning the Wind Champion title in the Middle School division. Through our participation in STEM classes and our after-school club, we have honed our CAD and design skills, expanded our understanding of math and science, and developed critical problem-solving abilities. KidWind has not only deepened our appreciation for tackling the energy crisis but has also provided us with valuable experiences in teamwork and collaboration.

We went for a design with a "The bigger, the better" mindset. We adjusted our angles so they would hit the wind just right. Our blades subtly get faster as the wind comes, producing even more electricity.

The project that we made was to help produce clean energy. We did this by making wings by cutting cardboard and sanding it down to the right shape and size. We also had cut the top to make it triangular which made the voltage increase tremendously.

This is a wind turbine we had to make for class. We based it off of Dutch windmills. and it can create a max of 7.61 volts of energy at a wind speed of 1.5 m/s. The turbine has 4 blades and they are made of cardboard and paper.

The project is about getting the most efficient way to make energy. Part of this being efficient is not using nonrunnable resources. The way you do this most efficiently is by using turbines that make the most energy by catching the most wind.

A 3 bladed design made from paper and cardboard. The cardboard was cut, using a laser cutter, to the desired, tapered, wing shape, and is used as the internal support. The paper is then wrapped around it to form the skin of the blade.

We went with leaf-shaped, paddle cardboard peices. The first two didn't work so we were really happy that this did! After testing different shapes we found this was the fastest.

Our project is simple but effective. Also I saw people in my class doing a design so I modified the design a bit. They might be different sized but who cares it works.

This project took a lot of trial and error, but in the end, we got a perfect design. Also, we had a lot of determination with our group. Lastly, we took all we had and put it into the wing, and we used lots of accuracy and precision.

We took time crafting this design and making precise measure meants. We have six wings for our project and it will make it go fast. Also we were using an angle for the measurer meants.

Our project consists of 4b big wind turbines, with small wooden sticks on the back to connect to the spinner itself. Our turbine is made out of cardboard and hot glue to get the wooden sticks on.

Our protect is a fan favorite for all. There are 3 blades in all. Each blade is an almond shape with a point on the top. The colors of it are brown, with black polka dots.

Our project has 2 blades. On the back there is cardboard so it isn't flimsy. The base has lots of hot glue to reinforce it again!

hi we are the the stetson bibbles. and we love bibble and building things. we also want to win because we have never won anything before 🙁 but we would love to win and good luck to everyone! GO BIBBLES

~Rylee, Grace

To make this project, first, we designed our blades on paper. Then, we cut them out and glued a stick on the bottom to connect it to the wheel. Finally, we put the blades on the fan and measured the turbine voltage and resistance.