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Search results for: wind turbine towers
1237 Comparison of Radiated Emissions in Offshore and Onshore Wind Turbine Towers
Authors: Sajeesh Sulaiman, Gomathisankar A., Aravind Devaraj, Aswin R., Vijay Kumar G., Rachana Raj
Wind turbines are the next big answer to the emerging and ever-growing demand for electricity, and this need is increasing day by day. These high mast structures, whether on land or on the sea, has also become one of the big sources of electromagnetic interferences (EMI) in the not so distant past. With the emergence of the AC-AC converter and drawing of large power cables through the wind turbine towers has made this clean and efficient source of renewable energy to become one of the culprits in creating electromagnetic interference. This paper will present the sources of such EMIs, a comparison of radiated emissions (both electric and magnetic field) patterns in wind turbine towers for both onshore and offshore wind turbines and close look into the IEC 61400-40 (new standard for EMC design on wind turbine). At present, offshore wind turbines are tested in onshore facilities. This paper will present the anomaly in results for offshore wind turbines when tested in onshore, which the existing standards and the upcoming standards have failed to address.
Keywords: emissions, electric field, magnetic field, wind turbine, tower, standards and regulations
1236 Ambient Vibration Test and Numerical Modelling of Wind Turbine Towers including Soil Structure Interaction
Authors: Heba Kamal, Ghada Saudi
Due to The rapid expansion of energy and growing number of wind turbines construction in earthquake areas, a design method for simple and accurate evaluation of seismic load to ensure structural integrity is required. In Egypt, there are some appropriate places to build wind turbine towers lie in active seismically regions, so accurate analysis is necessary for prediction of seismic loads with consideration of intensity of the earthquake, soil and structural characteristics. In this research, seismic behavior of wind turbine towers Gamesa Type G52 in Zafarana Wind Farm Egypt is investigated using experimental work by ambient vibration test, and fully dynamic analysis based on time history from El Aqaba Earthquake 1995 using 3D by PLAXIS 3D software, including the soil structure interaction effect. The results obtained from dynamic analyses are discussed. From this study, it is concluded that, the fully dynamic seismic analysis based on used PLAXIS 3D with the aid of the full scale ambient vibration test gives almost good simulation for the seismic loads that can be applied to wind turbine tower design in Egypt.
Keywords: Wind turbine towers, Zafarana Wind Farm, Gamesa Type G52, ambient vibration test
1235 Experimental and CFD of Desgined Small Wind Turbine
Authors: Tarek A. Mekail, Walid M. A. Elmagid
Many researches have concentrated on improving the aerodynamic performance of wind turbine blade through testing and theoretical studies. A small wind turbine blade is designed, fabricated and tested. The power performance of small horizontal axis wind turbines is simulated in details using Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD). The three-dimensional CFD models are presented using ANSYS-CFX v13 software for predicting the performance of a small horizontal axis wind turbine. The simulation results are compared with the experimental data measured from a small wind turbine model, which designed according to a vehicle-based test system. The analysis of wake effect and aerodynamic of the blade can be carried out when the rotational effect was simulated. Finally, comparison between experimental, numerical and analytical performance has been done. The comparison is fairly good.
Keywords: small wind turbine, CFD of wind turbine, CFD, performance of wind turbine, test of small wind turbine, wind turbine aerodynamic, 3D model
1234 Starting Torque Study of Darrieus Wind Turbine
Authors: M. Douak, Z. Aouachria
The aim of our study is to project an optimized wind turbine of Darrieus type. This type of wind turbine is characterized by a low starting torque in comparison with the Savonius rotor allowing them to operate for a period greater than wind speed. This led us to reconsider the Darrieus rotor to optimize a design which will increase its starting torque. The study of a system of monitoring and control of the angle of attack of blade profile, which allows an auto start to wind speeds as low as possible is presented for the straight blade of Darrieus turbine. The study continues to extend to other configurations namely those of parabolic type.
Keywords: Darrieus turbine, pitch angle, self stating, wind energy
1233 Design and Development of Wind Turbine Emulator to Operate with 1.5 kW Induction Generator
Authors: Himani Ratna Dahiya
This paper contributes to design a Wind Emulator coupled to 1.5 kW Induction generator for Wind Energy Conversion System. A wind turbine emulator (WTE) is important equipment for developing wind energy conversion systems. It offers a controllable test environment that allows the evaluation and improvement of control schemes for electric generators that is hard to achieve with an actual wind turbine since the wind speed varies randomly. In this paper a wind emulator is modeled and simulated using MATLAB. Verification of the simulation results is done by experimental setup using DC motor-Induction generator set, LABVIEW and data acquisition card.
Keywords: Wind Turbine Emulator, LABVIEW, matlab, induction generator
1232 Influences of High Rise Buildings on Local Air Flow Characteristics on External Surfaces of Neighboring Buildings
Authors: Meral Yucel, Vildan Ok
This study indicates the wind effects of 49-storey height four towers on a high-density urban area-consisting of 10-12 storey height buildings called Goztepe in Istanbul, Turkey. For this purpose, four towers and close environments are modeled in 1/500 scale for wind tunnel test. Three neighboring buildings are chosen to find out the pressure coefficient changes on the surfaces of the buildings according to the construction order of these four towers and wind directions. Results were compared with the 'TS 498 Wind Standard of Tall Buildings in Istanbul' which is prepared by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 2009.
Keywords: high rise buildings, pressure coefficients, wind tunnel experiments, wind standard of tall buildings
1231 Adaptive Envelope Protection Control for the below and above Rated Regions of Wind Turbines
Authors: Mustafa Sahin, İlkay Yavrucuk
This paper presents a wind turbine envelope protection control algorithm that protects Variable Speed Variable Pitch (VSVP) wind turbines from damage during operation throughout their below and above rated regions, i.e. from cut-in to cut-out wind speed. The proposed approach uses a neural network that can adapt to turbines and their operating points. An algorithm monitors instantaneous wind and turbine states, predicts a wind speed that would push the turbine to a pre-defined envelope limit and, when necessary, realizes an avoidance action. Simulations are realized using the MS Bladed Wind Turbine Simulation Model for the NREL 5 MW wind turbine equipped with baseline controllers. In all simulations, through the proposed algorithm, it is observed that the turbine operates safely within the allowable limit throughout the below and above rated regions. Two example cases, adaptations to turbine operating points for the below and above rated regions and protections are investigated in simulations to show the capability of the proposed envelope protection system (EPS) algorithm, which reduces excessive wind turbine loads and expectedly increases the turbine service life.
Keywords: adaptive envelope protection control, limit detection and avoidance, neural networks, ultimate load reduction, wind turbine power control
1230 Design a Small-Scale Irrigation Wind-Powered Water Pump Using a Savonius Type VAWT
Authors: Getnet Ayele Kebede, Tasew Tadiwose Zewdie
In this study, a novel design of a wind-powered water pump for small-scale irrigation application by using the Savonius wind turbine of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine(VAWT) with 2 blades has been used. Calculations have been made on the energy available in the wind and an energy analysis was then performed to see what wind speed is required for the system to work. The rotor has a radius of 0.53 m giving a swept area of 1.27 m2 and this gives a solidity of 0.5, which is the minimum theoretical optimum value for wind turbine. The average extracted torque of the wind turbine is 0.922 Nm and Tip speed ratio is one this shows, the tips are moving at equal the speed of the wind and by 2 rotating of blades. This is sufficient to sustain the desired flow rate of (0.3125X 10-3) m3 per second with a maximum head of 10m and the expected working is 4hr/day, and also overcome other barriers to motion such as friction. Based on this novel design, we are able to achieve a cost-effective solution and simultaneously effective in self-starting under low wind speeds and it can catch the wind from all directions.
Keywords: Savonius wind turbine, Small-scale irrigation, Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Water pump
1229 Emulation of a Wind Turbine Using Induction Motor Driven by Field Oriented Control
Authors: L. Benaaouinate, M. Khafallah, A. Martinez, A. Mesbahi, T. Bouragba
This paper concerns with the modeling, simulation, and emulation of a wind turbine emulator for standalone wind energy conversion systems. By using emulation system, we aim to reproduce the dynamic behavior of the wind turbine torque on the generator shaft: it provides the testing facilities to optimize generator control strategies in a controlled environment, without reliance on natural resources. The aerodynamic, mechanical, electrical models have been detailed as well as the control of pitch angle using Fuzzy Logic for horizontal axis wind turbines. The wind turbine emulator consists mainly of an induction motor with AC power drive with torque control. The control of the induction motor and the mathematical models of the wind turbine are designed with MATLAB/Simulink environment. The simulation results confirm the effectiveness of the induction motor control system and the functionality of the wind turbine emulator for providing all necessary parameters of the wind turbine system such as wind speed, output torque, power coefficient and tip speed ratio. The findings are of direct practical relevance.
Keywords: electrical generator, induction motor drive, modeling, pitch angle control, real time control, renewable energy, wind turbine, wind turbine emulator
1228 Thermal Assessment of Outer Rotor Direct Drive Gearless Small-Scale Wind Turbines
Authors: Yusuf Yasa, Erkan Mese
This paper investigates the thermal issue of permanent magnet synchronous generator which is frequently used in direct drive gearless small-scale wind turbine applications. Permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) is designed with 2.5 kW continuous and 6 kW peak power. Then considering generator geometry, mechanical design of wind turbine is performed. Thermal analysis and optimization is carried out considering all wind turbine components to reach realistic results. These issue is extremely important in research and development(R&D) process for wind turbine applications.
Keywords: direct drive, gearless wind turbine, permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG), small-scale wind turbine, thermal management
1227 A Design Method for Wind Turbine Blade to Have Uniform Strength and Optimum Power Generation Performance
Authors: Pengfei Liu, Yiyi Xu
There have been substantial incidents of wind turbine blade fractures and failures due to the lack of systematic blade strength design method incorporated with the aerodynamic forces and power generation efficiency. This research was to develop a methodology and procedure for the wind turbine rotor blade strength taking into account the strength, integration, and aerodynamic performance in terms of power generation efficiency. The wind turbine blade designed using this method and procedure will have a uniform strength across the span to save unnecessary thickness in many blade radial locations and yet to maintain the optimum power generation performance. A turbine rotor code, taking into account both aerodynamic and structural properties, was developed. An existing wind turbine blade was used as an example. For a condition of extreme wind speed of 100 km per hour, the design reduced about 19% of material usage while maintaining the optimum power regeneration efficiency.
Keywords: renewable energy, wind turbine, turbine blade strength, aerodynamics-strength coupled optimization
1226 Implementation of Integrated Multi-Channel Analysis of Surface Waves and Waveform Inversion Techniques for Seismic Hazard Estimation with Emphasis on Associated Uncertainty: A Case Study at Zafarana Wind Turbine Towers Farm, Egypt
1225 Effect of Thickness and Solidity on the Performance of Straight Type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Authors: Jianyang Zhu, Lin Jiang, Tixian Tian
Inspired by the increasing interesting on the wind power associated with production of clear electric power, a numerical experiment is applied to investigate the aerodynamic performance of straight type vertical axis wind turbine with different thickness and solidity, where the incompressible Navier-Stokes (N-S) equations coupled with dynamic mesh technique is solved. By analyzing the flow field, as well as energy coefficient of different thickness and solidity turbine, it is found that the thickness and solidity can significantly influence the performance of vertical axis wind turbine. For the turbine under low tip speed, the mean energy coefficient increase with the increasing of thickness and solidity, which may improve the self starting performance of the turbine. However for the turbine under high tip speed, the appropriate thickness and smaller solidity turbine possesses better performance. In addition, delay stall and no interaction of the blade and previous separated vortex are observed around appropriate thickness and solidity turbine, therefore lead better performance characteristics.
Keywords: vertical axis wind turbine, N-S equations, dynamic mesh technique, thickness, solidity
1224 Wind Turbine Control Performance Evaluation Based on Minimum-Variance Principles
Authors: Zheming Cao
Control loops are the most important components in the wind turbine system. Product quality, operation safety, and the economic performance are directly or indirectly connected to the performance of control systems. This paper proposed a performance evaluation method based on minimum-variance for wind turbine control system. This method can be applied on PID controller for pitch control system in the wind turbine. The good performance result demonstrated in the paper was achieved by retuning and optimizing the controller settings based on the evaluation result. The concepts presented in this paper are illustrated with the actual data of the industrial wind farm.
Keywords: control performance, evaluation, minimum-variance, wind turbine
1223 Expanding the Evaluation Criteria for a Wind Turbine Performance
Authors: Ivan Balachin, Geanette Polanco, Jiang Xingliang, Hu Qin
The problem of global warming raised up interest towards renewable energy sources. To reduce cost of wind energy is a challenge. Before building of wind park conditions such as: average wind speed, direction, time for each wind, probability of icing, must be considered in the design phase. Operation values used on the setting of control systems also will depend on mentioned variables. Here it is proposed a procedure to be include in the evaluation of the performance of a wind turbine, based on the amplitude of wind changes, the number of changes and their duration. A generic study case based on actual data is presented. Data analysing techniques were applied to model the power required for yaw system based on amplitude and data amount of wind changes. A theoretical model between time, amplitude of wind changes and angular speed of nacelle rotation was identified.
Keywords: field data processing, regression determination, wind turbine performance, wind turbine placing, yaw system losses
1222 Wind Turbine Powered Car Uses 3 Single Big C-Section Blades
Authors: K. Youssef, Ç. Hüseyin
The blades of a wind turbine have the most important job of any wind turbine component; they must capture the wind and convert it into usable mechanical energy. The objective of this work is to determine the mechanical power of single big C-section of vertical wind turbine for wind car in a two-dimensional model. The wind car has a vertical axis with 3 single big C-section blades mounted at an angle of 120°. Moreover, the three single big C-section blades are directly connected to wheels by using various kinds of links. Gears are used to convert the wind energy to mechanical energy to overcome the load exercised on the main shaft under low speed. This work allowed a comparison of drag characteristics and the mechanical power between the single big C-section blades with the previous work on 3 C-section and 3 double C-section blades for wind car. As a result obtained from the flow chart the torque and power curves of each case study are illustrated and compared with each other. In particular, drag force and torque acting on each types of blade was taken at an airflow speed of 4 m/s, and an angular velocity of 13.056 rad/s.
Keywords: blade, vertical wind turbine, drag characteristics, mechanical power
1221 Low Voltage Ride through Capability Techniques for DFIG-Based Wind Turbines
Authors: Sherif O. Zain Elabideen, Ahmed A. Helal, Ibrahim F. El-Arabawy
Due to the drastic increase of the wind turbines installed capacity; the grid codes are increasing the restrictions aiming to treat the wind turbines like other conventional sources sooner. In this paper, an intensive review has been presented for different techniques used to add low voltage ride through capability to Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) wind turbine. A system model with 1.5 MW DFIG wind turbine is constructed and simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK to explore the effectiveness of the reviewed techniques.
Keywords: DFIG, grid side converters, low voltage ride through, wind turbine
1220 The Mechanism of Design and Analysis Modeling of Performance of Variable Speed Wind Turbine and Dynamical Control of Wind Turbine Power
Authors: Mohammadreza Heydariazad
Productivity growth of wind energy as a clean source needed to achieve improved strategy in production and transmission and management of wind resources in order to increase quality of power and reduce costs. New technologies based on power converters that cause changing turbine speed to suit the wind speed blowing turbine improve extraction efficiency power from wind. This article introduces variable speed wind turbines and optimization of power, and presented methods to use superconducting inductor in the composition of power converter and is proposed the dc measurement for the wind farm and especially is considered techniques available to them. In fact, this article reviews mechanisms and function, changes of wind speed turbine according to speed control strategies of various types of wind turbines and examines power possible transmission and ac from producing location to suitable location for a strong connection integrating wind farm generators, without additional cost or equipment. It also covers main objectives of the dynamic control of wind turbines, and the methods of exploitation and the ways of using it that includes the unique process of these components. Effective algorithm is presented for power control in order to extract maximum active power and maintains power factor at the desired value.
Keywords: wind energy, generator, superconducting inductor, wind turbine power
1219 Exergy Analyses of Wind Turbine
Authors: Muhammad Abid
Utilization of renewable energy resources for energy conservation, pollution prevention, resource efficiency and systems integration is very important for sustainable development. In this study, we perform energy and exergy analyses of a wind turbine, located on the roof of Mechanical Engineering Department, King Saud University, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The turbine is part of a hybrid photovoltaic (PV)-wind system with hydrogen storage. The power output from this turbine varies between 1.5 and 5.5 kW with a rated wind speed of 12 m/s and a cut-in wind speed of 2.4 m/s. We utilize a wide range of experimental data in the analysis and assessment. We determine energy and exergy efficiencies. The energy efficiency changes between 0% to 45% while the exergy efficiency varies between 0% and 31.3%. We also determined some of the exergoeconomic parameters that are the ratios of energy and exergy loss rates to the capital cost (R en and R ex), respectively. (R en) changes between 0.96% and 59.03% for different values of velocity while R ex has a maximum value of 53.62% for the highest wind speed.
Keywords: exergy, efficiency, performance evaluation, wind energy
1218 Experimental Study of Near Wake of Wind Turbines
Authors: Ramin Rezaei, Terry Ng, Abdollah Afjeh
Near wake development of a wind turbine affects the aerodynamic loads on the tower and the wind turbine. Design considerations of both isolated wind turbines and wind farms must include unsteady wake flow conditions under which the turbines must operate. The consequent aerodynamic loads could lead to over design of wind turbines and adversely affect the cost of wind turbines and, in turn, the cost of energy produced by wind turbines. Reducing the weight of turbine rotors is particularly desirable since larger wind turbine rotors can be utilized without significantly increasing the cost of the supporting structure. Larger rotor diameters produce larger swept areas and consequently greater energy production from the wind thereby reducing the levelized cost of wind energy. To understand the development and structure of the near tower wake of a wind turbine, an experimental study was conducted to describe the flow field of the near wake for both upwind and downwind turbines. The study was conducted under controlled environment of a wind tunnel using a scaled model of a turbine. The NREL 5 MW reference wind turbine was used as a baseline design and was modified as necessary to design and build upwind and downwind scaled wind turbine models. This paper presents the results of the wind tunnel study using turbine models to quantify the near wake of upwind and downwind wind turbine configurations for various lengths of tower-to-turbine spacing. The variations of mean velocity and turbulence are measured using a computer-controlled, traversing hot wire probe. Additionally, smoke flow visualizations were conducted to qualitatively study the wake. The results show a more rapid dissipation of the near wake for an upwind configuration. The results can readily be incorporated into low fidelity system level turbine simulation tools to more accurately account for the wake on the aerodynamic loads of a upwind and downwind turbines.
Keywords: hot wire anemometry, near wake, upwind and downwind turbine. Hot wire anemometry, near wake, upwind and downwind turbine
1217 Development of Low Noise Savonius Wind Turbines
Authors: Sanghyeon Kim, Cheolung Cheong
Savonius wind turbines are a drag-type of vertical-axis wind turbine that has been used most commonly as a small-scale wind generator. However, noise is a main hindrance to wide spreading of Savonius wind turbines, just like other wind turbines. Although noise levels radiating from Savonius wind turbines may be relatively low because of their small size, they induce relatively high annoyance due to their prolonged noise exposure to the near community. Therefore, aerodynamic noise of small vertical-axis wind turbines is one of most important design parameters. In this paper, aerodynamic noise characteristics of Savonius wind turbines are investigated using the hybrid CAA techniques, and their low noise designs are proposed based on understanding of noise generation mechanism. First, flow field around the turbine are analyzed by solving 3-D unsteady incompressible RANS equations. Then, noise radiation is predicted using the Ffowcs Williams and Hawkings equation. Two distinct harmonic noise components, the well-know BPF components and the harmonics whose fundamental frequency is much higher than the BPF are identified. On a basis of this finding, S-shaped blades are proposed as low noise designs and it can reduce the noise levels of Savonius wind turbines by up to 2.7 dB.
Keywords: aerodynamic noise, Savonius wind turbine, vertical-axis wind turbine
1216 Wind Turbines Optimization: Shield Structure for a High Wind Speed Conditions
Authors: Daniyar Seitenov, Nazim Mir-Nasiri
Optimization of horizontal axis semi-exposed wind turbine has been performed using a shield protection that automatically protects the generator shaft at extreme wind speeds from over speeding, mechanical damage and continues generating electricity during the high wind speed conditions. A semi-exposed to wind generator has been designed and its structure has been described in this paper. The simplified point-force dynamic load model on the blades has been derived for normal and extreme wind conditions with and without shield involvement. Numerical simulation has been conducted at different values of wind speed to study the efficiency of shield application. The obtained results show that the maximum power generated by the wind turbine with shield does not exceed approximately the rated value of the generator, where shield serves as an automatic break for extreme wind speed values of 15 m/sec and above. Meantime the wind turbine without shield produced a power that is much larger than the rated value. The optimized horizontal axis semi-exposed wind turbine with shield protection is suitable for low and medium power generation when installed on the roofs of high rise buildings for harvesting wind energy. Wind shield works automatically with no power consumption. The structure of the generator with the protection, math simulation of kinematics and dynamics of power generation has been described in details in this paper.
Keywords: renewable energy, wind turbine, wind turbine optimization, high wind speed
1215 Design of the Fiber Lay-Up for the Composite Wind Turbine Blade in VARTM
Authors: Tzai-Shiung Li, Wen-Bin Young
The wind turbine blade sustains various kinds of loadings during the operating and parking state. Due to the increasing size of the wind turbine blade, it is important to arrange the composite materials in a sufficient way to reach the optimal utilization of the material strength. In the fabrication process of the vacuum assisted resin transfer molding, the fiber content of the turbine blade depends on the vacuum pressure. In this study, a design of the fiber layup for the vacuum assisted resin transfer molding is conducted to achieve the efficient utilization the material strength. This design is for the wind turbine blade consisting of shell skins with or without the spar structure.
Keywords: resin film infiltration, vacuum assisted resin transfer molding process, wind turbine blade, composite materials
1214 Second Order MIMO Sliding Mode Controller for Nonlinear Modeled Wind Turbine
Authors: Alireza Toloei, Ahmad R. Saffary, Reza Ghasemi
Due to the growing need for energy and limited fossil resources, the use of renewable energy, particularly wind is strongly favored. We all wind energy can't be saved. Betz law, 59% of the total kinetic energy of the wind turbine is extracting. Therefore turbine control to achieve maximum performance and maintain stable conditions seem necessary. In this article, we plan for a horizontal axis wind turbine variable-speed variable-pitch nonlinear controller to obtain maximum output power. The model presented in this article, including a wide range of wind turbines are horizontal axis. However, the parameters used in this model is from Vestas V29 225 kW wind turbine. We designed second order sliding mode controller, which was robust in the face of changes in wind speed and it eliminated chattering by using of super twisting algorithm. Finally, using MATLAB software to simulate the results we considered the accuracy of the simulation results.
Keywords: non linear controller, robust, sliding mode, kinetic energy
1213 Vibration Signals of Small Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
Authors: Aqoul H. H. Alanezy, Ali M. Abdelsalam, Nouby M. Ghazaly
In recent years, progress has been made in increasing the renewable energy share in the power sector particularly in the wind. The experimental study conducted in this paper aims to investigate the effects of number of blades and inflow wind speed on vibration signals of a vertical axis Savonius type wind turbine. The operation of the model of Savonius type wind turbine is conducted to compare two, three and four blades wind turbines to show vibration amplitudes related with wind speed. It is found that the increase of the number of blades leads to decrease of the vibration magnitude. Furthermore, inflow wind speed has reduced effect on the vibration level for higher number of blades.
Keywords: Savonius type wind turbine, number of blades, renewable energy, vibration signals
1212 Evaluation of an Air Energy Recovery System in Greenhouse Fed by an Axial Air Extractor
Authors: Eugueni Romantchik, Gilbero Lopez, Diego Terrazas
The residual wind energy recovery from axial air extractors in greenhouses represents a constant source of clean energy production, which reduces production costs by reducing energy consumption costs. The objective of this work is to design, build and evaluate a residual wind energy recovery system. This system consists of a wind turbine placed at an optimal distance, a cone in the air discharge and a mechanism to vary the blades angle of the wind turbine. The system energy balance was analyzed, measuring the main energy parameters such as voltage, amperage, air velocities and angular speeds of the rotors. Tests were carried in a greenhouse with extractor Multifan 130 (1.2 kW, 550 rpm and 1.3 m of diameter) without cone and with cone, with the wind turbine (3 blades with 1.2 m in diameter). The implementation of the system allowed recovering up to 55% of the motor's energy. With the cone installed, the electric energy recovered was increased by 10%. Experimentally, it was shown that changing in 3 degrees the original angle of the wind turbine blades, the angular velocity increases 17.7%.
Keywords: air energy, exhaust fan, greenhouse, wind turbine
1211 A Stochastic Approach to Extreme Wind Speeds Conditions on a Small Axial Wind Turbine
Authors: Nkongho Ayuketang Arreyndip, Ebobenow Joseph
In this paper, to model a real life wind turbine, a probabilistic approach is proposed to model the dynamics of the blade elements of a small axial wind turbine under extreme stochastic wind speeds conditions. It was found that the power and the torque probability density functions even though decreases at these extreme wind speeds but are not infinite. Moreover, we also found that it is possible to stabilize the power coefficient (stabilizing the output power) above rated wind speeds by turning some control parameters. This method helps to explain the effect of turbulence on the quality and quantity of the harness power and aerodynamic torque.
Keywords: probability, probability density function, stochastic, turbulence
1210 Experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine
Authors: Saim Iftikhar Awan, Farhan Ali
Wind power has now become one of the most important resources of renewable energy. The machine which extracts kinetic energy from wind is wind turbine. This work is all about the electrical power analysis of horizontal axis wind turbine to check the efficiency of different configurations of wind turbines to get maximum output and comparison of experimental and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) results. Different experiments have been performed to obtain that configuration with the help of which we can get the maximum electrical power output by changing the different parameters like the number of blades, blade shape, wind speed, etc. in first step experimentation is done, and then the similar configuration is designed in 3D CAD software. After a series of experiments, it has been found that the turbine with four blades at an angle of 75° gives maximum power output and increase in wind speed increases the power output. The models designed on CAD software are imported on ANSYS-FLUENT to predict mechanical power. This mechanical power is then converted into electrical power, and the results were approximately the same in both cases. In the end, a comparison has been done to compare the results of experiments and ANSYS-FLUENT.
Keywords: computational analysis, power efficiency, wind energy, wind turbine
1209 Applied Bayesian Regularized Artificial Neural Network for Up-Scaling Wind Speed Profile and Distribution
Authors: Aghbalou Nihad, Charki Abderafi, Saida Rahali, Reklaoui Kamal
Maximize the benefit from the wind energy potential is the most interest of the wind power stakeholders. As a result, the wind tower size is radically increasing. Nevertheless, choosing an appropriate wind turbine for a selected site require an accurate estimate of vertical wind profile. It is also imperative from cost and maintenance strategy point of view. Then, installing tall towers or even more expensive devices such as LIDAR or SODAR raises the costs of a wind power project. Various models were developed coming within this framework. However, they suffer from complexity, generalization and lacks accuracy. In this work, we aim to investigate the ability of neural network trained using the Bayesian Regularization technique to estimate wind speed profile up to height of 100 m based on knowledge of wind speed lower heights. Results show that the proposed approach can achieve satisfactory predictions and proof the suitability of the proposed method for generating wind speed profile and probability distributions based on knowledge of wind speed at lower heights.
Keywords: bayesian regularization, neural network, wind shear, accuracy
1208 Analyzing the Feasibility of Low-Cost Composite Wind Turbine Blades for Residential Energy Production
Authors: Aravindhan Nepolean, Chidamabaranathan Bibin, Rajesh K., Gopinath S., Ashok Kumar R., Arun Kumar S., Sadasivan N.
Wind turbine blades are an important parameter for surging renewable energy production. Optimizing blade profiles and developing new materials for wind turbine blades take a lot of time and effort. Even though many standards for wind turbine blades have been developed for large-scale applications, they are not more effective in small-scale applications. We used acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene to make small-scale wind turbine blades in this study (ABS). We chose the material because it is inexpensive and easy to machine into the desired form. They also have outstanding chemical, stress, and creep resistance. The blade measures 332 mm in length and has a 664 mm rotor diameter. A modal study of blades is carried out, as well as a comparison with current e-glass fiber. They were able to balance the output with less vibration, according to the findings. Q blade software is used to simulate rotating output. The modal analysis testing and prototype validation of wind turbine blades were used for experimental validation.
Keywords: acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, e-glass fiber, modal, renewable energy, q-blade


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What a mouthwatering build. It*s impressive how much detail there is in this kit. It*s also a treat to see how you make the most of all that detail. I love the work you did on the motor and the cockpit. For me always the nicest bits on a airplane build. Impressive stuff.
Wouldn't it be great if there was a war...And nobody showed up?
that Instrument panel is amazing! With this detail and your work it is a shame such art is almost invisible.
Thank you, Russell and Frederick! The kit is a gem, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it! There wasn't much to do, really - it somehow falls together easily, and you are just required to paint it properly!
I just found this post. I'm sorry it took so long as this is an incredible model! Your assembly is, as usual, expert!
I like it. Thanks for bringing it to our attention!
Unfortunately, this thread didn't attract a lot of interest. I still want to believe that it is due to my unattractive style of presentation, rather than the kit, because the kit really deserves your attention! I finished it today, and I will post only one photo of the finished kit here. The rest you will find in the upcoming photo feature. It is most definitely one of the nicest kits that I've handled so far!
The overall geometry of this rather small and sturdy airplane is just magnificent! However, I made smaller mistake (which can be visible on the photos) while matting the fuselage with the wings. Unfortunately, I was not paying due attention to gluing, and it misaligned a bit. I must stress that the dry fit of the kit is just perfect, and it is possible to get it together without any filler or putty. I've just coated it with a layer of alclad primer, and will proceed with painting the camo.
I am working simultaneously on two models. I also made some progress with the I-14, and I will probably join the fuselage and the wings tomorrow. I hope for some modeling since my wife is away with our kids for few days I finished almost entire cockpit interior, and I will leave the paint overnight to dry. I also finished the instrument panel, and just when I wanted to take the photo of it the tiny insect got in between the match and the panel, thus adding to the size comparison... that is actually one of the funniest photos of any of my models, I must say. The kit is very, very small (as you can see), but I am still bewildered with the quality of this kit! It just falls together without a problem! It's definitely one of the nicest models I've ever handled.
I had very intense days... I will just post a photo without detailed explanation. I just dressed up the engine with valve rods and ignition wires. Some engine grime and minor weathering. The engine is really small, and the cast is simply beautiful.
Very nice casting. Model on!
I continued adding minor modifications today. It won't be extensive, because the kit really needs no interventions at all. Yesterday I cut opened the cockpit doors, which leaves some room for improvements behind the seat. I just added some life by scratching (purely fictional) fuselage former out of plastic. In my opinion, it adds some life to the model. It is made out of evergreen plastic and secured in place with CA.
I didn't have much time this evening, but as I pointed out in the review, I was contemplating to open the doors in order to make cockpit more open and visible. This was done with the utmost care and using the Radu's wonderful ultra fine saw. I also added smaller details to the doors, i.e. diagonal bar and handles... out of pure imagination. I also removed the fuselage parts from casting blocks and cleaned it with the finest grits. Only two photos for the moment.
This is a build log for the Small Stuff's Sukhoi I-14 full resin kit that I recently reviewed here.


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"Enhancement of oxygen transfer in liquid lead and lead–bismuth eutecti" by Jian Ma, P. Guo et al.
The present study carries out numerical analysis of the coupled natural convection and oxygen transfer of low-Prandtl-number ( 0.02) liquid lead and lead–bismuth eutectic (LBE) for testing and calibrating low concentration level oxygen sensors. The analysis is performed on the two-dimensional coordinates in a rectangular container, where the fluid movement is laminar for the purpose of sensor test and calibration. The oxygen supply is from the cover gas at the top of the container. Natural convection and oxygen transfer are examined under three temperature boundary conditions: (a) heated from the lower part and cooled from the upper part of the sidewalls of the container; (b) heated from the sidewalls and cooled from the top of the container; (c) one sidewall heated and the opposing wall cooled. It is found that there are four, two and one convective circulation cells under conditions (a), (b), and (c), respectively. All these flows induced by the natural convection greatly enhance the oxygen transfer in the liquid metal. The most efficient one is under condition (b), in which it takes about 1000 s for the oxygen concentration in the whole field to reach 90% of the input oxygen concentration from the top, instead of 106 s by the pure diffusion.
Presented at: ASME Heat Transfer Fluids Engineering Summer Conference HT-FED 2004-56689, July 11-15, Charlotte, North Carolina, 2004.
Ma, J., Guo, P., Zhang, J., Li, N., Fu, B. (2005). Enhancement of oxygen transfer in liquid lead and lead–bismuth eutectic by natural convection. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 48(13), 2601-2612.


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Elysia siamensis is een slakkensoort uit de familie van de Plakobranchidae. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1998 door Swennen.

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SHL Network Delivers Professional Broadcasts, Showcasing Illinois High School Hockey To Worldwide Audience
By Ross Forman, 12/13/22, 8:15PM CST
Loyola Gold was handling host Glenbrook North on November 2nd when the teams battled for the second time in a 5-day stretch, as the Ramblers built a 5-2 lead after two periods.
The Spartans, though, never waved the white flag:
It went to 5-3 when Michael Dimoff scored, assisted by Owen Just at 11:04 of the third period. Then 5-4 when Dimoff tallied again, assisted by Jacob Smith at 2:27. And it was tied, 5-5, with :16 left in regulation-time when Aidan Siegel scored, assisted by Just.
Two overtime periods could not land a victor. That led to the shootout round – and a goal by Ryan Sandler proved to be the game-winning goal for the green and gold Spartans.
GBN celebrated.
Loyola wondered, what just happened?!
Hockey fans overall rejoiced, a classic moment in Illinois high school hockey history had been seen – on the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL) Network, a trailblazing multi-media outlet with a home on YouTube.
"The players and the quality of the hockey is the reason why The SHL Network has worked. Add in the rivalries and the competitive nature of the league, with everyone beating everyone (this season), fans get to see intense, quality hockey on almost every broadcast," said GBN head coach Evan Poulakidas, who also is the SHL commissioner. "From the first telecast (years ago) to (the latest) broadcast, it is like night and day; it's like comparing today's 4K televisions to black-and-white televisions (of year's past)."
"Our broadcasts are staffed with professional broadcasters, so you get a true feel for what is really taking place (on the ice). The cameras used (for the broadcasts) are high-definition cameras, which really allows the viewer to see the game."
The SHL, with 10 varsity teams and 10 more at the JV level, features such state powers as New Trier Green, Glenbrook South, Saint Viator and varsity defending state champion Stevenson.
The SHL Network, much like the teams it covers, spent this past summer improving, upgrading equipment, recruiting new broadcasters and hiring videographers and technicians. Their goal is simple, beside spotlighting the league's best goals: creating the best viewing experience for SHL fans.
In doing so, The SHL Network has taken Illinois high school hockey to a new level, with international viewers, as games, highlights, stats and more are now available worldwide, thanks to YouTube, Twitter, etc.
The SHL Network's YouTube page has more than 1,200 subscribers and games average anywhere from 1,000 to 5,000 views.
This is year six for the SHL Game of the Week broadcast crew, featuring the duo of Max Anderson and Jimmy Olson. These are, without question, the best broadcasts – from an on-ice playing perspective and a technical side of the broadcast. There are, for instance, more in-game graphics, plus time clocks, exceptional intermission content and more.
"The goal (this season) for The SHL Network was to gain even more views then the 110,000 we had for last year," Poulakidas said. "To eclipse this mark we added goal cams, a three-man broadcast (team) for every game and additional graphics. To make the SHL telecast as professional as possible, the work of Max Anderson and Jimmy Olson cannot be underestimated. They do all the behind the scenes work and quite frankly when they walk into a rink, people now know that a big game is being played."
The SHL Network, in early-December, surpassed 110,000 views.
"The addition of the goal cameras, and an extra camera at times, has really made the broadcast come to life," Poulakidas said.
The SHL Network delivers high-quality, first-rate broadcasts – and that includes instant replay, at times.
"It is expensive to (broadcast) these games at the level we broadcast. Our sponsors have been great, but to grow the Network with additional games, we need to secure additional sponsors," Poulakidas said. Uline is the presenting sponsor of The SHL Network. "The goal would be to expand the number of (games) broadcast, now at 14 per year plus the finals of the Loyola Thanksgiving Tournament, SHL playoffs and state tournament games, thus, about 25 games."
The SHL Network will be the broadcast home for this season's inaugural SHL/CCHL All-Star Game on Friday night, December 30, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, pitting top players from the Scholastic Hockey League against some of the best from the Chicago Catholic Hockey League. The showcase event also will feature a skills competition between SHL and CCHL players, including a 4-person speed race and a 4-person shootout.
The Wolves battle the Rockford Icehogs, starting at 7 p.m., on Dec. 30.
"The SHL/CCHL All-Star Game is one that many have wanted to see for years, and truly is a group effort (between) the SHL, CCHL and Wolves," Poulakidas said.
The winning league will claim the "Old Wooden Skates Trophy."
Poulakidas confirmed that SHL Network personnel have discussed additional showcase games to further expand the sport, such as, an Illinois vs. Wisconsin All-Star Game of high school players.
"It's a ton of work to put on this type of game, but we certainly can dream," he said.
The SHL Network launched the High School Rivalry Series last season, presented by the Chicago Blackhawks, which included the broadcast of the Glenbrook North vs. Glenbrook South game played the night before Thanksgiving. The High School Rivalry Series this season featured the 4-1 Loyola Gold win over New Trier Green on Dec. 10 in Lincolnwood.
Max Anderson and Jimmy Olson have a small, but skilled team helping with The SHL Network, which is now at about 10 people.
"When deciding the yearly broadcast, we look at the schedule and try to get the most competitive games on the list," Poulakidas said. "There are rivalry games that we cover, but I never worry about any team playing on the Network because the players know it's special night similar to Monday Night Football."
Poulakidas praised Anderson and Olson as "the backbone" to the growth of The SHL Network. "They have worked to create something very unique," he said. "Max is a terrific broadcaster. I listen to him and wonder when will another network, such as the Big Ten, pick him up; I do worry about that. Jimmy Olson (brings) exceptional engineering capabilities that have surpassed anything I could have imagined since the Network started. He has done a remarkable job and I hope the players understand how much work goes into this."
The SHL Network publishes regular Power Rankings of the varsity teams, along with a solid social media presence for the league. Poulakidas admitted that the Power Rankings "bring more excitement, controversy and exposure to the league."
Sam Schwartz delivers the SHL Power Rankings; he also monitors and develops the league's website and more.
"I believe The SHL Network has helped create an aura around the SHL and when you see people watching SHL games from around the world, as we do, you know in your heart that The SHL Network is achieving success that I never thought possible," Poulakidas said.
To watch high school action on The SHL Network, go to: https://www.youtube.com/@shlnetwork6016
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Challenge your friends or random players to a game of Draw Something! Use your fingers to make a masterpiece, and then your opponent will have to guess what you drew. If he gets it right, you both earn coins! Your opponent will then draw something and you will have to guess what it is. If you're stumped on a word, use a bomb to eliminate letters that are not really in the word! See how many turns you can do without failing to figure out what a drawing is. Use the coins you earn to purchase new colors!
In the app store, there is a free version of Draw Something and a paid one which costs $2.99. The paid version is free of annoying ads and contains over 2,500 words to draw! This app is available for the iPad, iPod touch, Kindle Fire, and most other tablets and smart phones.
This hilarious, fun filled game is a great game for anyone. I HIGHLY recommend it!
Both of the following links are for Kindle Fire.
Click here for the free app.
"Creative!" "Interesting!" These are the adjectives my kids used to describe our latest Schoolhouse Review Crew product, Abraham's Journey: A Celebration of the American Dream by Robert and Kathleen Basmadjian.
Inspiring the American Dream presents Abraham's Journey: A Celebration of the American Dream, an inspirational story about a boy who embarks on an unexpected quest to "save" Christmas after both of his parents lose their jobs during the Great Recession. As Abraham ponders and searches for ways to make money, a wise, old man in a tall, black top hat appears on his smart phone and transports Abraham into cyberspace. During his trip, he meets several famous Americans, past and present, who help him uncover his hidden talent and share advice on what it takes to achieve the American dream.
The illustrations took me back to the days of watching Hanna-Barbera cartoons as a kid. They also reminded me of the countless Scooby Doo books I read to my children, my boys especially, when they were younger.
Through this imaginative story, the message is quite clear. It takes hard work, perseverance, risk, innovation, and even social media to be successful and achieve the American Dream. This message is interwoven throughout the entire book and comes in bits and pieces through several different historical and modern day icons such as Abraham Lincoln, Norman Rockwell, Martin Luther King Jr., Bill and Melinda Gates, and more.
Included in the back of the book are definitions of several terms, 7 short character biographies, and author bios.
Reading this book aloud to my kids, (ages 13, 11, 7) spurred us into a discussion about what we think the American Dream is all about. I really liked that the story included a very important aspect of the American Dream which is sharing with others. It's not just about acquiring wealth and/or fame.
I think the overall message is a good one, but I went a little further with my kids. It was the perfect time to remind them that, as Christians, it's important that we are following God's plan for our lives and keeping in step with the Spirit. Following God's plan might not mean success and living the "American Dream" as we understand it. If God's plan does include financial success for my kids, then I pray they will be cheerful givers as well!
If you'd like to celebrate the American Dream with your children, you can purchase the softcover book on the website for $14.99. As a read-alone book, I think it would be best for children ages 8-12.
Click to read more Abraham's Journey reviews from the Schoolhouse Review Crew.
My oldest child is an 8th grader. I think that truth began to sink in over Christmas break, and somebody pushed the panic button!
Homeschooling younger children has always come natural to me - at least the "knowing what to do" part. With highschool on the horizon and then college (oh my), I feel as if I am losing my grip on "knowing what to do." Truth is, that uncomfortable feeling of cluelessness is washing over me. And I don't like it one bit!
Thank goodness for the opportunity to review College Common Sense by Denise Ames. Denise has been involved in the financial aid industry for the past 10 years, so she's had plenty of experience walking students and their parents through the financial aid process. With her product, College Common Sense: Going to College and Paying for it, she can equip even more students with the knowledge and tools they need to receive all of the financial aid they possibly can.
Our family reviewed the Going to College and Paying for it Online Video and Workbook.
Denise talks about the three major steps to going to college, what financial aid is, and all of the different types of costs involved. She also shares information about college campus visits and how NOT to choose a college. Included in the workbook portion is a list of 20 questions to ask before applying to a college.
Here, Denise shares an important key to applying for financial aid at the beginning of each year your child is attending college. It all hinges on the FAFSA. (I am glad I know about this form now.) A Cost of Attending worksheet is included in the workbook section.
This video really stood out to me because we will need all the free money we can get! In this video, Denise discusses the different types of scholarships and how to find them.
Denise explains in detail the Scholarship Binder your child will use to keep track of scholarships he's interested in, scholarships that have been submitted, and scholarships that have been won. She also gives advice on writing scholarship essays.
This one is all about your child being proactive in the process and being responsible for his own future. Denise encourages your child to develop character, set goals, have a plan, and get involved! She also shares lots of ideas for students to include in their "All About Me" spiral notebooks.
This last video is like a pep talk to get kids pumped about their futures, to take charge, and to live with purpose.
*For those who prefer to have the DVD set and workbook in physical form, the cost is $50 plus $5 shipping and handling.
This is the binder mentioned in Video IV - the place where your child will keep track of all the scholarships he wants to apply for and ones that have been completed. The "All About Me" spiral can be kept here, too.
First of all, I decided to test the waters with just my 13-year-old who is in eighth grade. I wanted to be familiar with the information myself before using it with my other two children who are in second and fifth grade. Plus, I really wanted to focus on this with my son who is closest to entering highschool. I am glad I chose to do it this way because, in my opinion, the information contained in the online videos and workbook are really too much for my younger children at this point.
Before jumping in, I read the 2-page introduction by Denise Ames in which she welcomes you and gives you the instructions you need to complete the program.
After that, my son and I started watching the videos together. We watched all of the videos, one per day, before starting the lesson plans which are offered free of charge on the College Common Sense website.
The lesson plans are delivered to my inbox weekly, and I forward them to my son. Assignments are broken down by grades: Senior, Freshman - Junior, Middle School, and Elementary. I let him pick and choose some of the ideas to work on or check out. He also researches some of the links provided on the website. So far, he's written about some of the occupations he might want to have when he grows up, he's watched a few recommended You Tube videos, visited the website of one of the colleges he is interested in attending, taken a short practice SAT test, looked for possible scholarship opportunities, and more.
I have to admit, I was a little overwhelmed with all of the information at first. My son was, too. He just felt like so much of the information in the videos was aimed more toward older highschool students. When he first began researching scholarships, he found that he needed an SAT or ACT score in order to fill out most of the ones he looked at. As an eighth grader he doesn't have either of these scores yet. This was somewhat discouraging for him.
As for me, College Common Sense has given me a little more confidence about the whole getting-ready-for-college process. Thanks to Denise Ames I don't feel completely clueless anymore. I am glad I have the knowledge contained in these videos and workbook prior to my son becoming a freshman in highschool.
So far I have chosen not to involve my younger children in the nitty gritty of this program. My fifth grader isn't all that interested in thinking about college right now, so I don't want to push too hard at this stage. While my 7-year-old daughter loves to talk about her future and shows some interest in becoming a veterinarian, I am just not ready to jump into this program full swing with her either. But when I am, I know I have the tools I need!
Overall, I am pleased with College Common Sense and have learned a great deal. The website is a wonderful tool I will continue to use with my son, and I feel much more prepared now than I did a few months ago.
I would recommend this program to parents of middle school and/or highschool students who want to be fully prepared for the college experience. Personally, I would only recommend this to younger students and parents who are extremely ambitious and are ready to start thinking about college.
Click to read more College Common Sense reviews from the Schoolhouse Review Crew.
A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'engle, is an exciting, fast-paced science fiction novel. The author runs wild with her vast imagination, creating unique, alien worlds and lovable characters. It is a timeless classic, and it even won the Newbery Medal.
Meg Murry hates being different. She isn't much for school, and the kids are always making fun of her "stupid" baby brother, Charles Wallace. She will soon meet Charles Wallace's awkward friends, Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which, who will take them and Meg's new friend, Calvin, on an epic journey through the cosmos in search of their long lost father, a scientist, who disappeared while engaged in secret work. The trio will meet many struggles along the way, such as the Dark Thing and the planet Camazotz. Will Meg succeed in her quest? Will she realize that being different has its strengths?
A Wrinkle in Time is a fun and easy read! If you like sci-fi then you'll probably like this book. I recommend it to kids 9+.
This review was written by my 13-year-old son, Mullin.
Ever since I saw something similar on Pinterest, I have wanted to make one for my daughter. What a cute way to store headbands!!
Cut 4 strips about 4" wide from 2 of the colors. So, you will have 2 strips from each color. (1 strip of paper isn't long enough to wrap around the entire cylinder. Cut 2 strips about 1" wide from the third color. You will use this strip for the middle to cover where the other 2 strips of paper overlap.
Wrap strips of paper around container and tape to secure in place. I know tape isn't very fancy, but as long as it's in the back you can't even see it. Plus, once the container is full of headbands, you definitely don't notice the tape.
I offered to cover the white top with paper then wrap a ribbon around the edge, but my daughter wanted it left alone. Easy for me!
She keeps all of her other hair stuff - bows, ponytail holders, barrettes - inside the oatmeal container.
Most of the headbands fit perfectly. The one on the very top would just slide right down without the other headbands under it. So, I'd say, for the most part, this headband holder works great. Looks cute, too!
Pin It Now! I was disappointed about having to stay home from church with a sick child yesterday. I wanted to be in service, especially during worship. I wanted to be there to watch my hubby play his new guitar! He's been playing the same one for the past 18 years or so. I am sure he could tell you down to the exact day.
Truly, I was disappointed, too, that God didn't answer my prayer for my daughter to be completely well by Sunday. She was mostly well but was still coughing too much to be in a classroom full of other kids.
Fortunately, God knows me better than I know myself. What I really needed was to stay home.
For the past few weeks, I've felt rising tension deep within my spirit. A growing desire for peace and quiet - some much needed alone time. I need to be completely alone every once in a while for a refreshing of mind and soul!
Sunday provided a hint of that need for alone time for me. Time in the Word, time spent cleaning, time spent on a cute, easy project with my daughter. I could tell already that a sense of calm was beginning to settle over me.
But, I knew I needed more.
I don't think we have ever taken the day off of school for President's Day, and I wasn't planning on it for today. BUT, since my hubby is off, I asked him if he would take the kids out of the house for a couple of hours. So, my awesome hubby is giving me the gift of alone time today, and I am very thankful!
It's a gorgeous day. The window is open allowing a slight breeze to wander in, and I am breathing in deeply savoring the silence. :) No voices, no drums, no Minecraft music . . . it's wonderful!
My daughter had one subject left for the day. As she slid her books across the table, she sighed and said, "Ah, my faaaaavorite subject!"
Any guesses as to what that subject happened to be?
If you guessed Song School Spanish, you are correct!
Classical Academic Press sent my 7-year-old daughter and I their Song School Spanish curriculum which includes one student workbook, a song CD, and a teacher's edition.
Song School Spanish is perfect for younger children in grades Kindergarten through third. With the help of two animated friends, Tortuga and Conejo, (the tortoise and the hare) children will be gently introduced to Spanish through vocabulary words and phrases, songs and chants, and fun workbook activities and exercises.
Though this curriculum is not a "full immersion" approach, it has been designed to lay a foundation of strong Spanish vocabulary capitalizing on children's amazing ability for memorization. Also, children will be comfortably introduced to a few Spanish grammar rules such as gender agreement and singular vs. plural in order to prevent frustration when translating short phrases.
The student workbook contains 31 simple weekly lessons which includes 6 review chapters. In this course, your child will learn the Spanish alphabet and over 100 everday vocabulary words having to do with common greetings, food, animals, numbers, seasons, weather, family, body parts, and more.
Each chapter begins with Words/Phrases to Learn. Except for the lesson on numbers, there are always less than 10 words/phrases to learn, so it's not overwhelming at all.
Following words/phrases are chapter songs/chants, workbook pages, and activities. Chapter songs/chants are found on the CD included in the back of the student workbook. There are over 40 songs featuring the vocabulary words/phrases learned in each chapter. The tunes are catchy, and singing along is easy. This is a great way to reinforce what's been taught. Plus, it makes it fun for young children. My daughter likes to march around the living room while singing and chanting her Spanish, and sometimes we even empty the dishwasher together while listening to the CD.
Workbook pages and activities include tracing Spanish words and phrases, circling correct words, translating from Spanish to English, drawing pictures, making puppets, matching pictures to correct words, reading stories, and more. Simple, but cute black and white illustrations included throughout the text add appeal. My daughter hasn't complained once about any of the activities. She really enjoys them.
The Teacher's Edition contains the complete Song School Spanish student text with answers and extra teacher's notes. It also includes additional activity pages - one activity page for each chapter, two pages for the review chapters, and a four-page, end-of-book review. Answers to these pages are included also.
View Teacher's Edition Sample now.
Spanish Pronunciation Files: You can hear the Spanish vocabulary words and phrases pronounced correctly by downloading MP3 files on the Song School Spanish product page. I like for my daughter and I to listen to this before we start each new chapter.
Extra Songs: In addition to the songs on the CD, you can find more songs to download on the Song School Spanish product page.
Ask the Magister/Maestra: If you have questions about the text, you can seek help from other Spanish teachers by clicking the "Ask the Magister" link on the home page under "Important Links."
HeadventureLand.com: This is a support website for kids where they can practice what they've learned by playing an online game called FlashDash. Here, kids will be able to review Song School Spanish vocabulary chapter-by-chapter. They can also compete for monthly high scores with other kids from around the world. My daughter loves to visit this site several times a week! Not only does she play FlashDash on a regular basis, but she's watched all of the Tale of Two Princesses Latin videos. She also found over 100 Spanish coloring pages under "Extras." Headventure Land is really a great tool.
There is a suggested 3-day schedule in the book, however, because my daughter loves it so much, we do Song School Spanish every day. I like this schedule because it makes the lessons short and sweet. We spend about 10-15 minutes per day on Spanish, and that includes listening to the songs.
Usually, my daughter completes an entire chapter in 3-4 days. She is always eager to begin a new lesson. On day one of a new chapter, we listen to the new vocabulary words being pronounced correctly from the Spanish Pronunciation Files I downloaded from the website. We also listen to the chapter songs/chants.
For the next two to three days, my daughter completes all of the activities within the chapter. Because she is in second grade, she can do the workbook pages on her own. A child in Kindergarten or first grade might need more help, especially if he/she can't read yet. My daughter also likes to listen to the CD everyday. She'll sometimes listen to all the songs she's learned so far or pick and choose her favorites.
Before moving on to the next lesson, I make sure she knows all of her vocabulary words and phrases. She is already almost finished with the 6th lesson. This is definitely a subject we will continue for the rest of the school year!
I am pleased to be able to highly recommend Song School Spanish to parents who want to give their elementary aged children a strong foundation in Spanish basics without becoming overwhelmed by too many rules. It's more about having fun while learning and building within your child the desire to learn more.
I think I've met my DOOM!
And my buddy got smashed.
I start to get sweaty and stiff.
And I'm not having any fun.
Good thing it's just a video game!
This post is dedicated to my brother-in-law who asked me for my homemade queso dip. :) Why not turn it into a blog post and share with everyone, right?!
* Melt butter in pan over med. heat. Stir in flour until you have a smooth paste. Stir in the half and half and cook over med. heat until mixture begins to thicken. (Stir constantly.) Blend in the cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted. Add chopped jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, and spices and heat through, stirring occasionally. I usually sprinkle a little more chili powder over the queso once it's ready to serve.
I love Valentine's Day and the celebration of love! The pretty (and very girly) colors - pinks, reds, whites. All the beautiful candy and chocolate! And, of course, hearts! What girl doesn't like hearts, right?
Here I've included some of our favorite Valentine stuff. At the very end of this post, you can link up your favorite Valentine goodies as well - recipes, crafts, decor, books - anything related to Valentine's Day!
What better way to celebrate love than to give glory and honor to the ONE who is LOVE.
Inspired by this photo on Pinterest, I made this For God So Loved the World Valentine picture as part of our Valentine decor.
I was inspired by a photo on Pinterest, of course, but I made my whipped cream from heavy whipping cream instead of Cool Whip.
*Mix heavy whipping cream and sugar on high speed for a few minutes, until stiff and fluffy. Spread mixture into pan and freeze. When frozen, cut out heart shapes with a cookie cutter. Store hearts in freezer bags until ready to use.
Tip: It would probably work out better to use a baking sheet instead of a glass 9x9 pan like I did. My frozen whipped cream was so thick I had trouble cutting hearts with my plastic cookie cutter. I ended up having to lift blocks of the frozen whipped cream out of the pan with a spatula in order to cut out hearts on a cutting board.
I recently finished working on a frame collage for our living room wall. As I was working on it, I decided I wanted to add a wall letter for our family's last name. I was running out of money, so I braved my crafty side.
I found a very inexpensive (under $3, I think) cardboard letter T at Hobby Lobby.
I picked out some scrapbook paper that I already had.
I traced the cardboard T onto the scrapbook paper and cut it out.
I cut out more strips of paper for the sides of the T as well.
I used Matte finish Modge Podge (also already had) to glue the scrapbook paper onto the T.
Because my last name begins with a T, it was fairly easy to glue strips of paper to the sides. For more complicated letters, it might work better to spray paint the letter and then add scrapbook paper. Or, you could leave the sides alone for a more rustic look perhaps?
What my arrangement looked like on the floor before it went up on the wall. Not revealing what it looks like on the wall yet since I may move some things around. And I still need to put the family pictures in the frames!
Wow. I can't believe it's been over 2 years since my first Do Hard Things Date with Mullin.
The time really is flying by so fast with these kids of mine. Lincoln turned 11 in January, so it was his turn to read the book, Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris.
On the way to Wendy's we discussed what "rebelution" means and how he felt about the book. He says that doing the everyday "small" hard things is what spoke to him the most.
Despite all of his silly faces in every single picture we ever take, he really is so mature for his age. I am so proud of this boy!


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Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized
Citing multiple social media posts, The Hollywood Reporter said on Monday that the President's marker first had messages written on it before being completely spray-painted black with "BLM" -- Black Lives Matter -- inscribed below, reports Xinhua news agency.
US President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized with black spray paint during weekend protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man in police custody, the media reported.
Citing multiple social media posts, The Hollywood Reporter said on Monday that the President's marker first had messages written on it before being completely spray-painted black with "BLM" — Black Lives Matter — inscribed below, reports Xinhua news agency.
Los Angeles police told The Hollywood Reporter that they were unaware of the vandalism and there had been zero complaints reported.
The Hollywood area continued to see protests over racism and police brutality in recent days.
Around 20,000 protesters took to the streets of Hollywood on Sunday in a largely peaceful protest, which was one of the largest demonstrations in Los Angeles in nearly two weeks.
Trump's star on Hollywood Boulevard has been vandalized several times since the beginning of his 2016 presidential run.
Trump was honoured with the star in 2007 for his work producing the Miss Universe pageant and for his hit NBC reality television show, "The Apprentice".
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Mr. Stephen John MORRIS
The expert was born in 1949. He is an Australian researcher, writer and teacher in international politics and history. He has studied and written on the relations between Vietnam and Cambodia during this period. He tried to understand why these two former allies country came into a military conflict. To him, it was different Communists who misunderstood the situation. He explained that the behavior of the Vietnamese was aimed
at creating one space with one ethnicity, called Indochina Federation. He added that imperialism was deeply rooted in the Vietnamese elite. The Vietnamese always wanted to have control in Cambodia, but Pol Pot's policies gave them an apparent license to intervene and eliminate Cambodia's independence. The Vietnamese used Cambodians who retreated to Vietnam in 1954 to reinfiltrate in order to control Cambodian communism. He said that the concept of the "enemy" was very central to these movements. According to him as Stalin had
created a construct in which his rivals were seen as agent of foreign powers, Pol Pot created a narrative in which the enemies from within were KTB or CIA agents. It was a period of paranoia and personality cults. He described DK as a conspiratorial organization. Morris recounted that in April 1977, DK attacked a Vietnamese
village causing a substantial number of civilian casualties. He said it was irrational, because Cambodia was much weaker than Vietnam. Indeed there was a disparity of strength between both sides. The purges and terror campaigns that took place after 1975 were directed against loyal members of the KR. This showed, he said, paranoia and weakness in relation to the conflict with Vietnam. KR were against the Soviet Union and sympathetic to China until 1976.
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On behalf of The Melvin Law Firm posted in Brain Injuries on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.
North Carolina residents may be interested in the story of a family who received an anonymous phone call about how their relative ended up in a vegetative state after an open-heart surgery. The 72-year-old man initially went into a health care facility on March 31, 2012, with chest pains. He was rushed to nearby Fresno Regional Medical Center in California, where three days later he underwent surgery for two heart defects. At some point during the surgery, he suffered complications and slipped into a vegetative state. He has remained in that condition since the surgery.
More than a year after the surgery, the patient's stepson received an anonymous call from a person who claimed to have been in the room during the operation. The person alleged that potential doctor negligence led to the man's condition. The caller said that the surgeon had left the operation early to attend a luncheon that was approximately 20 to 30 minutes away. The surgeon left the physician's assistant to close the patient's chest even though the assistant was not authorized to do so.
The caller also directed the stepson to an article in the local paper about a state health department inquiry into a 2012 surgery at Fresno Regional in which the doctor allegedly left the surgery early. Although the article didn't identify the patient or the doctor, the stepson said all the information matched up with his stepfather. The department's report indicates that the patient bled from his chest after he was stitched up and that his heart quivered and ultimately crashed.
The family has filed a lawsuit against the doctor, the Fresno Regional Medical Center and Valley Cardiac Surgery Medical Group. A representative for the hospital said the patient suffered a known complication of the surgery and that the doctor's actions did not contribute to the man's condition. Medical malpractice suits can be extremely technical and complicated. An experienced malpractice attorney could help a patient navigate the complexities and present their case in court or in settlement negotiations.


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THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.	41
and reared near Auburn, Cayuga county, that state. Her father, Simon Lathrop, settled in St. Charles as early as 1841. He had been a merchant previous to his removal to the west. He had three daughters. They became the parents of four children, of whom Charles,- the eldest, died when young. (2) Frank Bradley is married and has four chil dren, one son and three daughters. In 1887 he removed to Iowa, and for ten years engaged in agricultural pursuits in that state. In October, 1897, he and his family returned to St. Charles, where they are now living. With his son, Frank C., he is engaged in the hardware business in St. Charles. (3) Clarence married and located in St. Charles, whence he removed to Michigan, and later was engaged in business for about three years in Chicago. He then returned to St. Charles, where he died in the summer of 1897. '(4) Wilbur C. obtained an excellent education and adopted the legal profession, which he followed in St. Charles for some years. He was a man of superior business ability and had the confidence and esteem of all. He died suddenly in the sumemer of 1897, leaving a wife and two sons, besides his parents and many friends to mourn his loss.
Politically, Major Hunt is a Jacksonian Democrat, and has ever been a stalwart supporter of the principles of that party, but has never cared for official honors, though he served for a number of years on the board of trustees of the village. He served as the first treasurer of Kane county; the receipts for the first year was about seventy-five cents. In those days the sheriff collected all taxes, and the treasurer served only in a nominal capacity. During his younger years he also served as major of the county militia. His estimable wife is a member of the
Baptist church. Major Hunt has witnessed almost the entire growth and development of Kane county, and in the upbuilding and prosperity of St. Charles he has been an important factor, giving his aid to all objects which he believed calculated to prove of public benefit. He is widely and favorable known throughout this section of the state, and those who know him best are numbered among his warmest friends.
THOMAS W. DUNCAN.—The expres-
sion "the dignity, of labor" is exemplified in the life record of this gentleman, who without reserve attributes his success to earnest work. He is a man of strong force of character, purposeful and energetic, and his keen discrimination and sound judg ment are shown in his capable management of what is One of the leading industrial concerns of the state—the Illinois. Watch Case Factory. No special advantages gave him a good start in life; he worked his way upward by energy, perseverance and diligence and the prosperity which is now his is the fitting reward of his own honorable efforts.
A native of Lindsay, Canada, Thomas Wellington Duncan was born December 6, 1858, and is a son of James and Mary (Hawkins) Duncan. His paternal grandfather was Thomas Duncan, a native of Belfast, Ireland, which city was also the birthplace of James Duncan, who left his native land in 1837 and immigrated to Lindsay, Canada.. He was by trade a carriagemaker and followed that occupation until his retirement from business life about fifteen years ago. He is still living in Lindsay, a respected and valued citizen of that community. His wife was a daughter of
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Transcript THE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD.	41 and reared near Auburn, Cayuga county, that state. Her father, Simon Lathrop, settled in St. Charles as early as 1841. He had been a merchant previous to his removal to the west. He had three daughters. They became the parents of four children, of whom Charles,- the eldest, died when young. (2) Frank Bradley is married and has four chil dren, one son and three daughters. In 1887 he removed to Iowa, and for ten years engaged in agricultural pursuits in that state. In October, 1897, he and his family returned to St. Charles, where they are now living. With his son, Frank C., he is engaged in the hardware business in St. Charles. (3) Clarence married and located in St. Charles, whence he removed to Michigan, and later was engaged in business for about three years in Chicago. He then returned to St. Charles, where he died in the summer of 1897. '(4) Wilbur C. obtained an excellent education and adopted the legal profession, which he followed in St. Charles for some years. He was a man of superior business ability and had the confidence and esteem of all. He died suddenly in the sumemer of 1897, leaving a wife and two sons, besides his parents and many friends to mourn his loss. Politically, Major Hunt is a Jacksonian Democrat, and has ever been a stalwart supporter of the principles of that party, but has never cared for official honors, though he served for a number of years on the board of trustees of the village. He served as the first treasurer of Kane county; the receipts for the first year was about seventy-five cents. In those days the sheriff collected all taxes, and the treasurer served only in a nominal capacity. During his younger years he also served as major of the county militia. His estimable wife is a member of the Baptist church. Major Hunt has witnessed almost the entire growth and development of Kane county, and in the upbuilding and prosperity of St. Charles he has been an important factor, giving his aid to all objects which he believed calculated to prove of public benefit. He is widely and favorable known throughout this section of the state, and those who know him best are numbered among his warmest friends. THOMAS W. DUNCAN.—The expres- sion "the dignity, of labor" is exemplified in the life record of this gentleman, who without reserve attributes his success to earnest work. He is a man of strong force of character, purposeful and energetic, and his keen discrimination and sound judg ment are shown in his capable management of what is One of the leading industrial concerns of the state—the Illinois. Watch Case Factory. No special advantages gave him a good start in life; he worked his way upward by energy, perseverance and diligence and the prosperity which is now his is the fitting reward of his own honorable efforts. A native of Lindsay, Canada, Thomas Wellington Duncan was born December 6, 1858, and is a son of James and Mary (Hawkins) Duncan. His paternal grandfather was Thomas Duncan, a native of Belfast, Ireland, which city was also the birthplace of James Duncan, who left his native land in 1837 and immigrated to Lindsay, Canada.. He was by trade a carriagemaker and followed that occupation until his retirement from business life about fifteen years ago. He is still living in Lindsay, a respected and valued citizen of that community. His wife was a daughter of
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The 2014 Corvette Stingray. What's all the fuss about? Check out the video to see all of the new engineering that went into it.
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Ryan Donovan III February 7, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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As far as I can understand it, the total value of a car also depends on the design and the mechanism it has. More likely, it's like the faster the car is the more expensive it is, is that correct?
Hinty Openlika March 11, 2013 at 2:34 PM
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Kevin Hammond April 3, 2013 at 8:29 PM
I won't get the fuss since I'm not really a fan of Chevy. You put Bentley in front of me, then yeah we'll have something to talk about.
William Iqbal April 16, 2013 at 11:04 AM
If it's a Chevy, then this must be it! I saw a car show recently and they featured the Stingray. I was totally awed by the specs. Talking about cool auto parts!
Ethan Jackson April 16, 2013 at 1:27 PM
As expected, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be pricy and those who can afford can only buy that car. I'm a fan of chevy cars and I will be more than happy to own such an awesome car like this one even though it's secondhand vehicle.
Merlin Royce April 17, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Well, we can say the designers took a lot of time and effort putting in a lot of stuff into the stingray that the fans will love to have. I just hope they don't put a lot of power into that beast; also, i hope they didn't overlook the vehicle's safety features just for the sake of fan appeal.
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Chevy cars maybe pricy but you are rest assured with it's quality and durability when it comes to their performance. I'm not saying that all the other automotive manufacturers don't provide high-quality products but all I'm saying is that when you say chevy you can mark it up one of the best cars in town.
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