Poster Title (Current Submission)
Evaluation of University of Iowa-Owned Land for Wind Turbine Placement
Major(s)
Mechanical Engineering
Minor(s)
Mathematics, Music (includes Music History, Instrumental/Vocal Performance, Music Therapy, Composition/Theory & Jazz Studies)
Mentor Name
Barry Butler
Mentor Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
The University of Iowa is interested in sustainable energy to power its campus and may be interested in installing a large wind turbine to meet these goals. Anemometer data from May 2007 to February 2009 have been collected and analyzed to determine the feasibility of such a project. Long-term economic evaluations have been performed using the projected energy output, projected turbine costs, and projected costs of electricity.
Evaluation of University of Iowa-Owned Land for Wind Turbine Placement
The University of Iowa is interested in sustainable energy to power its campus and may be interested in installing a large wind turbine to meet these goals. Anemometer data from May 2007 to February 2009 have been collected and analyzed to determine the feasibility of such a project. Long-term economic evaluations have been performed using the projected energy output, projected turbine costs, and projected costs of electricity.