Analysis/design of a 2 kW vertical-axis wind turbine

Fluid Mechanics.

Report:

An original written report must be submitted on or before the last day of class. Requirements for the report are as follows:

* A minimum of 12 typed (double spaced) pages. Include a table of contents, abstract, motivation/introduction, review of the scientific literature including the state-of-the art, a section addressing the applications of fluid mechanics to the analysis/design of your selected topic (including sample calculations), and summary/conclusions.

* The report must demonstrate the application of the theory/principles of fluid mechanics.

* Follow the requirements of any relevant regulatory or practice codes in your design.

* Discuss any relevant safety issues, environmental impacts, and socio-economic issues.

* The report must be original and presented in a professional manner. No handwriting, and no plagiarized or copied material. Properly cite and attribute all informational resources.