November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson1 Professor Windmill An Educational Wind Energy System ELM Senior Project Dave Carlson Jeff Wilson
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson2 Background: Wind Energy Is A Blossoming Field Rapidly Growing Technology Technical Students Know Little About Wind Power
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson3 Problem Statement To design and build a functioning scale replica wind turbine with added educational features.
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson4 Solution: Scaled Down 550kW Model Wind Turbine Clear Tower And Housing Sensors, Data Acquisition and Feedback Power Conditioner for Energy Use or Storage
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson5 Motor Controller Power Conditioner Data Acquisition Card Yaw Motor Sensors PowerPower User System Overview:
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson6 Tower Concept #1: Tubular Construct Three Separate Pieces Fit Together Clear To Show Insides
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson7 Tower Concept #2: Trapezoidal Construct Three Separate Pieces Fit Together Clear To Show Insides
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson8 Tower Concept #3: Cylindrical Telescoping Construct Clear To Show Insides
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson9 Tower Design Matrix: Tower Concept FabricationAestheticsRealismStabilityCollapsibilityTotals Cylindrical Trapezoidal Telescoping = Bad 5=Good
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson10 Schedule:
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson11 Critical Tests: Test #1 – Can wind turn turbine blades Test #2 – Torque from wind speeds Test #3 – Is tower design stable Test #4 – Can yaw motor control direction Test #5 – Will data acquisition work Test #6 – Can we design a working blade
November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson12 Thank You From Professor Windmill