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		Wind Systems for Pumping Water: A Training Manual (Peace Corps, 1984, 93 p.)
			(introduction...)
			Acknowledgments
			Introduction to training
			Training guidelines
			Objectives for wind system construction training
			Session 1 Introduction and objectives
			Session 2 History of wind systems
			Session 3 Large projects and community analysis
			Session 4 Shop safety and tool care
			Session 5 Representative drawings for construction
			Session 6 Shafts and bearings
			Session 7 Strengths and testing
			Session 8 Joinery
			Session 9 Pumps and pump design
			Session 10 Siting considerations
			Session 11 Sizing wind water pumping systems
			Session 12 Design considerations for pumps and windmills
			Session 13 How to design
			Session 14 Presentation of designs
			Session 15 Construction of wind measuring poles
			Session 16 Exportation for wind sites
			Session 17 Tower raising
			Session 18 Plumbing the wind system
			Session 19 Testing installed wind system
			Session 20 Presentation of projects
			Session 21 Maintenance - preventive and routine
			Bibliography
			Construction materials list
			Tool list for 24 participants
			Technical vocabulary
			Report on the wind-powered in-service training
			Recommendations

Session 14 Presentation of designs

TOTAL TIME: 1 to 2 Hours

OBJECTIVES: To present, discuss and evaluate the wind system and pump designs done the previous afternoon (Session 13)

To prepare for the construction

MATERIALS: Models, blackboard, paper, or any other visual aids as decided on by the groups doing the presentations

Overview of construction schedule of the remainder of the training program

PROCEDURES:

Step 1: 10 minutes

Have each group present their designs.

Step 2: 10 minutes

After each presentation, review and discuss the presentation of the design. Ask for comments about the design and presentation process. Note on flipchart what did and what didn't work about the design and presentation process. Discuss this list in light of future presentations.

Step 3: 10 minutes

Then review the design itself, asking for comments and suggestions from the group.

Trainer Note

Use this time to encourage design changes if necessary to prevent failure but allow people to make minor errors if you feel that they will learn from the experience and if these errors won't waste too much time, money or materials.

Step 4: 5 minutes

After all groups have presented their designs, post the schedule for the remainder of the training, pointing out how many hours of construction time remain.

Step 5: 25 minutes

Divide into appropriate construction groups and discuss how to get the most productivity out of these groups. Suggest that each group select a moderator or coordinator and that each group have a planning session at the start of each day. This facilitates tasks and planning construction.