Student Refines a Century-Old Math Problem That Could Transform Wind Energy

Divya Tyagi reworked a century-old aerodynamic problem, creating a simpler approach to optimize wind turbine efficiency. Her solution, overlooked in past research, accounts for crucial forces affecting turbine blades. Her award-winning work could shape the future of wind energy, increasing power output and lowering costs. Revisiting a Century-Old Math Problem A Penn State engineering student [...]