Many factors determine the efficiency of a turbine, such as blade design, gears, the generator, and more. Students can use the ALTurbine for maximum experimentation and increase the power output through the use of gears. Students will discover many capabilities of a wind turbine.
 
This kit includes:
ALTurbine
2 x 4 Interlocking wood boards with drilled hole
2’ wooden monopole tower
Hub with attached driveshaft
Standard hub
Plastic Nacelle with attached generator and small gear
Standard blades
 
Gears
Different sized gears
Gear keys
Rubber bands
Binder clips
 
Wires and Accessories
Multimeter
Alligator clips
High torque generator
Generator with wires attached
Motor with yellow mini propeller
Sandpaper
LED bulbs and incandescent bulbs
Small screws
Capacitor
 
Included Add-Ons:
Weightlifting Kit
Plastic cup
Spool
String
Washers
 
GenPack
Assembled GenPack
Tubing
Spacer
Wing nuts
Rubber bands
Nylon threaded rods
Nuts
Steel Shaft
Electrical tape
 
Additional Equipment Needed:
Fan
 
Worksheets:
Load Devices for Turbine Instructions
ALTurbine Instruction Manual