Horizon FCJJ-39 Wind Energy Science Kit

This wind energy science kit from Horizon allows you to build a miniature power generation system that converts wind into electrical energy. Experiment with the pitch (angle setting) of turbine blades and find out the optimum number of blades for generating electricity. Nine blades, with three types of profiled blade based on NASA aeronautics and one type of poly-propylene sheet blade, provide the opportunity to find the perfect balance of wind resistance, weight and angle.

Ideal for performing the following wind energy experiments:

How many blades are best - 1, 2, 3 ... more?

Using three different curved blade shapes

Using blades you make yourself

Turbine efficiencies

Measuring RPM

Tuning for maximum power

How blade angle or pitch affects output power

Supplied with the kit: mini wind turbine (wind power generator), kit for learning about wind power energy, blade pitch, blade profile and number of blades can be evaluated, vane aligns the turbine automatically to the direction of the wind, special 3 phase alternator for higher output power, LED for output power demonstration and complete educational curriculum on wind energy kit.

* Uniquely designed blade profile based on NASA aeronautics * Most realistic wind turbine experimentation available on the market * Complete wind energy curriculum covering vertical and horizontal axis turbines * Blade angle adjustable from 0° to 55 degrees (3 positions) * For eight-year-olds and upwards * Manufacturer's part FCJJ-39