Fifty years from now, the experts say, the last drop of the black gold we call oil is going to disappear off the face of this earth. Melodramatic though it seems, it is not an exaggeration to say that we are going to face a crisis of unprecedented proportions in just a few decades, who knows, may be even earlier. Most nations have already realized this and are pouring their resources into research to find an alternative to the fossil fuels that currently power our transports, provide us with electricity and just about run our lives.
One of the cleanest alternatives is wind power, which requires nothing but an initial investment and regular maintenance to provide a steady supply of electricity. Though this technology of using wind to turn turbine blades is hardly new, there is much room for improvement in the present methods and machines used. This event aims at searching the youthful intellect, which is the wealthiest source of new ideas, for better and cheaper wind turbine designs. The contest is to see who can create the windmill producing maximum power, under the same conditions, using the materials provided. The objective is to 'M-Power' engineering students with hands- on experience in windmill design, and they in turn can 'M-power' our nation to march on even after the demise of fossil fuels. So come, M-power yourselves, enter the race for power!!
Preliminary Round
It consists of objective questions wrapping basics of fluid machinery and concepts behind windmill design and development.
Prelims start on: 10th Jan
Last date for answer submission: 25th Jan
Prelims result and confirmation of participants on: 26th Jan
Event on: 1st & 2nd Feb
FAQ
1. How we have to send the answers?
Follow the instructions in the question booklet, you have to include your team name, team members along with the answers in a word document and mail to mpower@kriya08.org
2. What kind of materials you provide?
Don't worry, we will declare it soon.
3. How will be the judging?
Mpower will crown those windmills producing Maximum power; we will provide everything in same for testing the windmills.
4. Will the entire finalist get certificate of participation?
Yes, certificate will be provided to all the finalists and certificate of excellence will be given to the winners
One of the cleanest alternatives is wind power, which requires nothing but an initial investment and regular maintenance to provide a steady supply of electricity. Though this technology of using wind to turn turbine blades is hardly new, there is much room for improvement in the present methods and machines used. This event aims at searching the youthful intellect, which is the wealthiest source of new ideas, for better and cheaper wind turbine designs. The contest is to see who can create the windmill producing maximum power, under the same conditions, using the materials provided. The objective is to 'M-Power' engineering students with hands- on experience in windmill design, and they in turn can 'M-power' our nation to march on even after the demise of fossil fuels. So come, M-power yourselves, enter the race for power!!