Conduct a term-length project centered on using a lowwind

Chapter 4, Problem 4.133

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Conduct a term-length project centered on using a low-wind turbine to meet the electricity needs of a small business, farm, or neighborhood selected by, or assigned to, your project group. Take several days to research the project and then prepare a brief written plan having a statement of purpose, a list of objectives, and several references. As part of your plan, schedule on-site wind-speed measurements for at least three different days to achieve a good match between the requirements of candidate low-wind turbines and local conditions. Your plan also should recognize the need for compliance with applicable zoning codes. During the project, observe good practices such as discussed in Sec. 1.3 of Thermal Design and Optimization, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1996, by A. Bejan, G. Tsatsaronis, and M.J. Moran. Provide a well-documented report, including an assessment of the economic viability of the selected turbine for the application considered.