抄録
Recently, the fused deposition modeling (FDM) type 3D printers become popular for everyone due to low price. One of the important points to put 3D printers into practical use in mechanical engineering education is include the engineering mechanics factor such as torque, thrust force and so on. In this study, we developed the aerodynamics and engineering mechanics experimental educational tool for college students, using 3D printed horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) generator model with wind turbine simulation software (QBlade). The wind turbine blade 3D geometry is easy to design by QBlade function without 3D CAD skill. On the other hand, the other key components of wind turbine such as generator mount, gear and hub are difficult to design by 3D CAD beginners. Accordingly, we designed dedicated wind turbine generator model key components optimized for FDM 3D printing.
