Junior STEM Soc presents... Design a simple wind turbine capable of lifting a cup off the floor up...

Junior STEM Soc presents...Junior STEM Soc presents...

Design a simple wind turbine capable of lifting a cup off the floor up to bench height

Design a simple wind turbine capable of lifting a cup off the floor up to bench height

The winning team will bethe one producing a

machine that lifts the most weight

The winning team will bethe one producing a

machine that lifts the most weight

Wind Power ChallengeWind Power Challenge

Turbines producing electricity need to spin fast so have fewer (typically three) thinner blades

Turbines producing electricity need to spin fast so have fewer (typically three) thinner blades

Turbines that harness wind power to drive

machinery need a higher torque and to be more

stable

They generally have a higher number of larger

blades

Turbines that harness wind power to drive

machinery need a higher torque and to be more

stable

They generally have a higher number of larger

blades

Global emissions of CO2 from fossil fuels Global emissions of CO2 from fossil fuels

Progress towards 2010 Kyoto target on greenhouse gas emissions by EU15

Progress towards 2010 Kyoto target on greenhouse gas emissions by EU15

Design a simple wind turbine capable of lifting a cup off the floor up to bench height

Design a simple wind turbine capable of lifting a cup off the floor up to bench height

The winning team will bethe one producing a

machine that lifts the most weight

The winning team will bethe one producing a

machine that lifts the most weight

Wind Power ChallengeWind Power Challenge

Each group will be given:Hairdryer wind source

Scrap card ScissorsSellotape StringMasking tape Paper/plastic cupPencils Weights

Each group will be given:Hairdryer wind source

Scrap card ScissorsSellotape StringMasking tape Paper/plastic cupPencils Weights

Variables to consider• Shape of the blades• Size of blades• Thickness of blades• Number of blades• How the shaft is attached to the desk

Variables to consider• Shape of the blades• Size of blades• Thickness of blades• Number of blades• How the shaft is attached to the desk

There will be a sustainable chocolatey prize for the

winning team!

There will be a sustainable chocolatey prize for the

winning team!

Time: 12:50Location: 512

Design and build Tuesday 19th JuneEvaluation and redesign Wednesday 20th JuneCompetition and results Tuesday 26th June

Each group will be given:Hairdryer wind source

Scrap card ScissorsSellotape StringMasking tape Paper/plastic cupPencils Weights

Each group will be given:Hairdryer wind source

Scrap card ScissorsSellotape StringMasking tape Paper/plastic cupPencils Weights

Variables to consider• Shape of the blades• Size of blades• Thickness of blades• Number of blades• How the shaft is attached to the desk

Variables to consider• Shape of the blades• Size of blades• Thickness of blades• Number of blades• How the shaft is attached to the desk