For Milestone One, our team discussed and formulated an initial problem statement which defines the main function(s) of a wind turbine. During our design studio we also set up clear objectives that can be considered for the design of a wind turbine.
Wk-3 (Fall) P1 Milestone 1 Worksheets TEAM.pdf
Before this milestone each member of my team wrote a one-page literature research memo. This research memo was used to start our teams activities during our third design studio.
The research memo consisted of three parts; 1) Introduction, summarizing the current state of wind turbine technology, 2) Design factors, including the potential consideration factors when designing a wind turbine in general and wind turbine blade (focused specifically on mechanical properties)
As a team we drafted an initial problem statement for the design of a wind turbine. The initial problem we wrote focused on the main functions(s) of the wind turbine, and not the turbine blade yet. I was important to first start with the wind turbine blade as we did not want to come up with a solution right away.
The aim is to develop a method of generating power efficiently from the wind, while being sustainable and cost-effective.