Wind Workforce/Curricula/Turbine Tip Speed
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Students will be able to compare tip speeds of a SkyStream 3.7 with the rated speed of the same turbine and will be able to discover blade speeds at various lengths (intervals) from the hub to the tip.
Students will be able to create a table to show the change in speeds at the different intervals of length from the hub and will discover that maximum blade speed is at the tip. Students will verify that maximum tip speed is at full radius.
Students will be able to write and illustrate an article that describes the difference in speed at the various intervals addressed in the assignment.Resources for this lesson plan:
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