🔧 Part 1: Wind Turbine Components & Design Knowledge

1. Label the key parts of the wind turbine diagram below:

Parts to label: Blades, Rotor, Generator, Tower, Nacelle, Gearbox

2. Which blade shape would be most efficient for capturing wind energy?

Flat rectangular blades

Curved aerodynamic blades

Square blades

Triangular blades

3. What are the most important design criteria for an effective wind turbine? (Select all that apply)

Captures maximum wind energy

Withstands strong winds safely

Uses sustainable materials

Minimal environmental impact

Cost-effective to build and maintain

4. The optimal wind speed for most wind turbines to generate electricity is between _______ and _______ kilometres per hour.

💡 Part 2: Design Planning & Critical Thinking

5. Explain why the shape and angle of turbine blades is crucial for energy efficiency. Consider aerodynamics in your answer.

6. Compare two different materials for turbine blades. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Material 1: _________________

Material 2: _________________

7. What environmental factors must you consider when choosing a location for your wind turbine?

8. How could you minimise the environmental impact of your wind turbine on local wildlife?

🎨 Part 3: Your Wind Turbine Design

9. Sketch your wind turbine design below. Include labels for all major components and explain your design choices.

Use this space for your detailed design sketch

10. Create a building timeline for your wind turbine project. List the main stages and estimate time needed for each.

Stage 1: _________________________ Time: _______

Stage 2: _________________________ Time: _______

Stage 3: _________________________ Time: _______

Stage 4: _________________________ Time: _______

11. How will you test and evaluate whether your wind turbine design is successful? Describe your testing method.

Wind Turbine Design Planning

Wind Turbine Design Planning

🔧 Part 1: Wind Turbine Components & Design Knowledge

💡 Part 2: Design Planning & Critical Thinking

🎨 Part 3: Your Wind Turbine Design

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