Horizon Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (RESK-01)

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Description

Horizon’s Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit is the most comprehensive wind energy educational product on the market today. It allows students to explore simple wind turbine design by providing 3 different blade position combinations. Students can also design their own blades.

 Earth/Environmental Science:

  • Human Impact on Global Climate
  • Alternative Energy Source
  • Coriolis Effect
  • Prevailing Wind Directions

Physics:

  • Rotational Kinetics/Dynamics
  • Coriolis Effect
  • Friction and Mechanical Efficiency
  • Ohm’s Law
  • Magnetic fields

Technical Specifications:

  • 1x Base Body: 6" x 4.2" (153 x 107 mm)
  • 1x Wind Plate for Blades: ∅ 4.7" (120 mm)
  • 1x Upper Plate: 4.7" (120 mm)
  • 4x Blades: 2" x 4.7" (50 x 120 mm)
  • 2x Coil Windings: ∅ 1.6" (40 mm)
  • 4x Magnets: 1" x 1.6" x 0.4" (25 x 40 x 10 mm)
  • 2x Bearings: ∅ 0.2" (5 mm)
  • 1x LED Base: 4.2" x 3.3" (107 x 85 mm)
  • Voltage: 2 - 7 V
  • Current: 0.09 - 0.45 mA
  • Total Weight: 1.3 pounds (600 g)
  • Dimensions: 6.1" x 4.7" x 6.7" (155 x 120 x 170 mm)
  • Blade Plate Lock: 8.2" x 5.8" x 3.9" (208 x 148 x 100 mm)