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Wind-Aid

Wind-Aid. Preliminary Design Review 26 February 2008. Andy Crutchfield James Gates Keri Macaulay David Rupp. John Wloch. Current Status – On Schedule. Wind-Aid. Project is advancing through theoretical stages Component selection is continuing

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Wind-Aid

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  1. Wind-Aid Preliminary Design Review 26 February 2008 Andy Crutchfield James Gates Keri Macaulay David Rupp John Wloch

  2. Current Status – On Schedule Wind-Aid • Project is advancing through theoretical stages • Component selection is continuing • Results of trade studies have been discussed. • Ready to move forward in purchasing components. • Ready to move project to practical design stage. • Show Stoppers: • None at this time • We are on schedule, per group and class project timetables

  3. Last Week Air-X Blades • Action Items: • Combine individual trade study results • Blade design (28” blades) • 12 V Voltage Regulator • 70 lbs on base will withstand 30 mph wind • Identify 3 key features prototype will demonstrate • Package Requirements (3’x1.5’x1’) • Ease of Assembly (1 person, <1 hour) • Power Switch Capabilities Wind-Aid

  4. 12 V Voltage Regulator*--Power Handling Capability Wind-Aid *Windstream Power LLC

  5. Next Week • Action Items: • Individual Trade Studies • Complete formal trade studies • Upload to website • Order/Acquire components for prototype • Generator • Blades • DC-DC Converter/Voltage Regulator • Materials for base and tower • Batteries Wind-Aid

  6. Questions? Wind-Aid

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