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H.a.w.t . Design research and development

H.a.w.t . Design research and development. Vortex Wind Systems, Group M9. February 4, 2014. Introduction. Team Members: Jeremy Tibbo Scott Guilcher Dan Follett Supervisors: Dr. Sam Nakhla Dr. Kevin Pope. Agenda. Project Definition Market Analysis Environmental Study

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H.a.w.t . Design research and development

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  1. H.a.w.t. Designresearch and development Vortex Wind Systems, Group M9 February 4, 2014

  2. Introduction • Team Members: • Jeremy Tibbo • Scott Guilcher • Dan Follett • Supervisors: • Dr. Sam Nakhla • Dr. Kevin Pope

  3. Agenda • Project Definition • Market Analysis • Environmental Study • Tool Evaluation • Prototyping Methods • Testing Options • Front End Design Specifications

  4. Project Definition • Design of a small wind turbine to: • Power a cottage based on light, radio and small appliances • Have a robust design that is optimized for and will be able to withstand Newfoundland weather • To produce more power than competitors

  5. Market Analysis • Upon conducting a market analysis of existing small HAWTs, the 500W was found to be the most desirable

  6. Environmental Study • Average wind speed based of historical data across 30 cities from ground stations and NASA satellites is 6.5 m/s • Gusting average of approximately 20 m/s • Variable wind directions • Frequent freeze/thaw cycles

  7. Tool Evaluation • Tools which have been considered: • Fluent • PROP-ID • WT-PERF • X-Foil • RET Screen • PROP-ID has been selected as the appropriate software. • Free to download from the University of Illinois. • Medium learning curve. • Ouput: Optimal Blade design, power curve etc.

  8. Prototyping Methods • Identified early to highlight potential fabrication requirements and limitations to be considered throughout the design • Current method being considered is a rapid prototyped ABS blade replicated through silicon molds and resin

  9. Testing Options • At this point only two testing configurations have been considered:

  10. Front End Design Specifications • 500W design output • 3 fixed blade configuration • Active yaw • Downwind orientation • Power storage and other electrical aspects not to be considered

  11. Questions? www.vortexwindsystems.weebly.com

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