On the use of small wind turbine in design and innovation education

In this paper, we propose to use small wind turbine in design education. The aim is to integrate the TRIZ theory (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) as an innovation support tool in the classical design process of Pahl and Beitz. The new proposed methodology is confronted to the design problem of regulation system. The proposed process enhances creativity in the concepts research activity and improves ideation spirit of engineering students.