Testing WindBenders at Katip Çelebi University: From Prototype to Proof

Every innovation needs a turning point, a moment where an idea becomes something measurable, testable, and real.

For WindBenders, that moment happened when we visited Katip Çelebi University and completed our wind tunnel testing phase. This step was one of the most important milestones in our journey, because it allowed us to evaluate our turbine design under controlled airflow conditions and collect structured performance observations.

Why Wind Tunnel Testing Matters

Designing a wind turbine is not only about creating something new, it’s about proving that it can operate consistently and effectively in real conditions.

Wind tunnels provide an ideal testing environment because they allow:

• stable and repeatable airflow

• testing at different wind speed levels

• consistent comparison between different designs

  
  

This makes the results more reliable than outdoor tests, where wind conditions can change unpredictably.

What We Tested

At Katip Çelebi University, we tested our WindBenders rotor prototype and a stadard 3 bladed design under multiple wind conditions to better understand how WindBenders rotor desig operates under the same conditions compared to standard design.

This phase helped us evaluate not only the turbine’s performance, but also the real engineering demands behind turning a concept into a scalable system.

What’s Next for WindBenders?

Now that this testing phase has been completed, our next steps include:

• deeper analysis of our wind tunnel results

• optimizing the rotor design based on performance feedback

• improving durability and efficiency for future prototypes

• and preparing for the next stage of validation and scaling

• running computer simulation tests

  
  

WindBenders aims to contribute to the future of wind energy by supporting designs that are not only efficient, but also more adaptable to real-world constraints.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come,

and even more excited for what’s ahead.