Back in 2015, when I was debating whether or not to return to graduate school, I decided to do an investigation into small wind energy technology. At the time I had a novel blade geometry idea that I thought I could bring to fruition through a PhD. I ultimately returned to school a year later going into control theory instead. This I feel was a better fit for me, as I am more interested in solving mathematical problems that have useful practical benefits. Nevertheless, the work I did I feel might help someone who shares my interest in this niche area of engineering.
The paper was written in the style of an “idea pitch” or short survey rather than a technical analysis of the current state of the field. There are numerous references provided which do cover these details, however. You will find my document attached in pdf format.
Unfortunately, between moving several times and going through two computers, I’ve lost the original source document and cannot make updates without manually copying the PDF.
For more information, questions, or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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