Prototype Wind Turbine Presentation by – Anthony Benasco Brody Holloway Hulon Reid Advisors – Dr. Cris Koutsougeras Dr. Junkun Ma Senior Design Teacher – Dr. Cris Koutsougeras
Vertical Wind Turbine Clean Alternative Energy Sustainability Center Introduction
Design an efficient prototype Vertical Wind Turbine Convert kinetic (mechanical) energy electrical energy Design Mechanical Airfoil System with Wind Direction Indicator Produce efficient power source Objectives
Air Foils - Wind Power Generation Belt Design - Energy Distribution for Generator Cam System - Controls Air Foil Movement Drive System and Gearbox - Adjusts RPM Electronic System - Controls Wind Turbine Functionality Generator - Conversion to Usable Energy Weather Vane – Specifies Wind Direction to System Components
Vertical Wind Turbine Initial Design
Airfoil Design Modification Louver System
CAM Design with Displacement Diagram
DC-540 Low Wind Permanent Magnet Alternator Completely brushless Reduces friction Eliminations maintenance Perfectly ideal for areas with wind speed averaging 5-15 MPH
COMSOL Model
Cost and Weight Estimations
11/1/13 – Research Cam System Designs 11/8/13 – Research Air Foil Design and Model in Comsol 11/15/13 – Research and Design Wind Direction Indicators and CAM System 11/15/13 – Research Computer Programs and Electronic Systems 11/15/13 – Research Components Needed (Support and Load) Timeline and Deliverables
11/29/13 – Design Air Foil 11/29/13 – Design Shaft and Compute Physics (forces, stress, and torque) 12/6/13 – Design Gear Box and Belt System 12/6/13 – Design Computer Programs and Electronic System 12/13/13 – Prepare To Build Wind Turbine Timeline and Deliverables(Cont’d )
To design a potentially more efficient prototype vertical wind turbine Capable of withstanding 130+ mph winds Continuous adjustment to the wind direction for maximum performance Design of a fail-safe system for extreme, harsh conditions Supplemental teaching resource for future engineering students Goals