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BL
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851280
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Koch, Grady
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| Title & Author
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LEGO wind energy : : green energy projects with Mindstorms EV3 /\ Grady Koch and Elias Koch.
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| Publication Statement
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[Berkeley, CA] :: Apress,, 2019.
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| Series Statement
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Technology in action
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1 online resource :: color illustrations
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| ISBN
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1484244397
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: 1484244400
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: 9781484244395
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: 9781484244401
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1484244389
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9781484244388
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| Contents
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Intro; Table of Contents; About the Authors; About the Technical Reviewer; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Generator; Generator Basics; Putting a Generator to Use; Non-LEGO Generators; Generator Wire Connections; Summary; Chapter 2: The Gearbox; LEGO Gears; Gearing Up; Compound Gears; Summary; Chapter 3: The Vertical-Axis Turbine; Catching the Wind; Generator Mount; Gearbox Frame; Joining the Generator and Gearbox; The Rotor; Final Assembly; Mount for KidWind Generator; Summary; Chapter 4: Airfoil Blades; The Airfoil; Wrapping in Duct Tape; Design Ideas; Summary
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Chapter 10: A Pneumatic GeneratorDesign of the Pneumatic Turbine; Pneumatic Connection; Summary; Appendix: Parts Lists; Index
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Chapter 5: The Horizontal-Axis TurbineThe Generator/Gearbox; Rotor and Blade Attachment; Final Assembly; Mount for KidWind Generator; Summary; Chapter 6: Measuring Performance; Test Setup; LEGO-based Meter; Assessing Turbine Performance; Relationship Between Power and Energy; Automated Energy Measurement; Summary; Chapter 7: Steering into the Wind; The Steering Vane; Final Assembly; Outdoor Testing; Summary; Chapter 8: Powering Things; LEDs Powered by Wind; Charging a Battery; Summary; Chapter 9: A Dual-Rotor Turbine; Counter-Rotating Blades; Electrical Connection; Summary
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| Abstract
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Build functioning wind turbines that generate electricity; we don't mean LEGO models that look like miniature wind turbines. This book is for people who want to learn how real turbines work, and to build them using LEGO and Mindstorms EV3. You'll find specific instructions on building, links to parts purchasing, distillation of complex science ideas into practice, and pointers for trying something new. With the knowledge you gain here, you'll be able to compete in turbine design competitions, such as the KidWind Challenge, Collegiate Wind Competition, and locally organized contests. Examples are given that fit within the KidWind Challenge, including adherence to rules of the competition such as that a specific generator be used. The complexity of making a wind turbine can make it difficult to know where to start. This book addresses many aspects of the turbine with practical examples. You'll follow specific design instructions for turbine construction, supported by suggestions and background science to go in new directions. Assembly diagrams are used throughout, made with the Studio utility from bricklink.com. Parts are identified in the assembly diagram, as well as in parts lists in the Appendix.
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Clean energy.
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LEGO Mindstorms toys.
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Robots-- Design and construction, Amateurs' manuals.
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Clean energy.
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LEGO Mindstorms toys.
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Robots-- Design and construction.
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TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING-- Engineering (General)
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| Dewey Classification
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629.892
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| LC Classification
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TJ211.15
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| Added Entry
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Koch, Elias
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