Presentation by – Anthony Benasco Brody Holloway Hulon Reid Advisors – Dr. Cris Koutsougeras Dr. Junkun Ma Senior Design Teacher – Dr. Cris Koutsougeras
Introduction Vertical Wind Turbine Sustainability Center Clean Alternative Energy
Objectives Design Vertical Wind Turbine Convert Kinetic Energy Mechanical Energy Electrical Energy Design Wind Indicating System Produce Efficient Power Source
Components Air Foils- Wind Energy Belt Design- Energy Distribution For Generator Cam System- Controls Air Foil Movement Drive System and Gearbox- Changes RPM Electronic System- Controls Wind Turbine Generator- Electrical Energy Weather Vane- Identifies Wind Direction
Vertical Wind Turbine Design
Air Foil Design
Comsol Model
Timeline and Deliverables 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(Cont’d ) 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
Goals To design a more efficient Vertical Wind Turbine To design a Wind Turbine capable of withstanding 130 mph winds To design a Wind Turbine that adjust to the wind direction for maximum performance