KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit
The Basic Wind Experiment Kit is a great introduction to wind energy science and engineering concepts. This is a robust, experimentally rich turbine kit that is appropriate for middle and high school students.
Explore wind energy affordably and easily. This kit, one of our most popular, allows young scientists to test a variety of blade designs, generate electricity (0.5 –3 V range), and lift weights. The Basic Wind Experiment Kit has all the materials you need to get started understanding wind power. Great for classrooms, as well as individual science fair projects.
Experimentally Rich
- Test electricity production and weightlifting
- Explore torque and energy transfers
- Measure electrical and mechanical power
- Experiment with wind turbine blade design
Renewable
Plastic parts made from recycled plastic
Height
|
24 in.
|
Maximum blade diameter
|
36 in. (with provided materials)
|
Maximum number of blades
|
12
|
Expected power output
|
0-1 Watts
|
Number of different nacelles
|
2
|
Questions
|
|
Can it power the water pump?
|
No (maybe, with a really strong wind)
|
How much table or floor space is needed?
|
18 in. diameter circle
|
Can this be used for electrical AND mechanical experiments?
|
Yes
|
Project Ideas
- Design turbine blades
- Generate electricity
- Lift weights
- Measure power output
- Light LEDs
- Compare different designs
- Explore torque vs. speed
- Charge capacitors
Concepts
- Understanding clean energy
- Exploring energy transformations
- Exploring the relationship between energy and forces
- Developing and using physical models
- Understanding differences between energy and power
- Collecting data with advanced tools
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Using mathematics to explain and understand data
- Designing controlled experiments
- Optimizing designs
What's Included:
Basic Wind Experiment Kit
- Wind Turbine Generator with Wires (1)
- Nacelle Body Half (2)
- Motor Mount Pack (1)
- 8″ Hex Shaft with Hub Quick Connect (1)
- Wind Turbine Hub (1)
- Power Output Board (1)
- Tower Base Leg (3)
- Tower Base Locking Ring (1)
- Tower Base Hub (1)
- Plastic Weightlifter Bucket (1)
- Blade Pitch Protractor (1)
- Hex Lock (3)
- Spool (1)
- 8-tooth Gear (1)
- 32-tooth Gear (1)
- 20″ Tower (1)
- 1/2″ Washer (25)
- Dowels* (25)
- Power Output Pack* (1)
- 3″ x 12″ x 3/32″ Balsa Wood Sheet* (5)
- 3″ x 12″ Chipboard Blade Sheet* (10)
- 4′ String* (4)