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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson1 Professor Windmill An Educational Wind Energy System ELM Senior Project Dave Carlson Jeff Wilson
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson2 Background: Wind Energy Is A Blossoming Field Rapidly Growing Technology Technical Students Know Little About Wind Power
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson3 Problem Statement To design and build a functioning scale replica wind turbine with added educational features.
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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
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson5 Motor Controller Power Conditioner Data Acquisition Card Yaw Motor Sensors PowerPower User System Overview:
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson6 Tower Concept #1: Tubular Construct Three Separate Pieces Fit Together Clear To Show Insides
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson7 Tower Concept #2: Trapezoidal Construct Three Separate Pieces Fit Together Clear To Show Insides
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson8 Tower Concept #3: Cylindrical Telescoping Construct Clear To Show Insides
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson9 Tower Design Matrix: Tower Concept FabricationAestheticsRealismStabilityCollapsibilityTotals Cylindrical 2342415 Trapezoidal 4225416 Telescoping 1431514 1= Bad 5=Good
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson10 Schedule:
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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
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November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson12 Thank You From Professor Windmill
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