_Cp for Gorlov turbine_ = 0.3-0.35
If we use a conservative approximationDuring extremely windy days, we will probably have wind speeds up to 15 m/s and a power-coefficients of around 0.08 with a refined Savonius turbine prototype. Thus, a Savonius turbine would have to cover an __area of 17.83 m^2__ (2m x 8.9m) to output 3000 W of mechanical power. In comparison, a Darrieus or Gorlov turbine with a power coefficient of 0.3 would only require an __area of 4.7 m^2__ (2m x 2.377m) and will lighter due to its mechanical features. As the wind speed during normal days won't be higher than 6 m/s, we probably want to optimize for medium wind speeds.</br> area of Savonius turbine at 6 m/s: 278 m^2area of Gorlov or Darrieus turbine at 6 m/s: 74 m^2
### Next Steps
- research sheet metal Savonius wind turbine options
- write up report with learning insights from Coursera course
- literature search
### Questions for Elizabeth - Apalachian State Univerity
- do you have any turbine blades?
- could you help us with composites?
- shaft
## 10/15/2020
### Next steps
- how does Aurora rectifier work?
- create datasheet list
- finish structural mechanics section
- write up report with learning insights from Coursera course