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Professor Windmill

Professor Windmill. An Educational Wind Energy System ELM Senior Project Dave Carlson Jeff Wilson. Background:. Wind Energy Is A Blossoming Field Rapidly Growing Technology Technical Students Know Little About Wind Power. Problem Statement.

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Professor Windmill

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  1. Professor Windmill An Educational Wind Energy System ELM Senior Project Dave Carlson Jeff Wilson Carlson, Wilson

  2. Background: • Wind Energy Is A Blossoming Field • Rapidly Growing Technology • Technical Students Know Little About Wind Power Carlson, Wilson

  3. Problem Statement • To design and build a functioning scale replica wind turbine with added educational features. Carlson, Wilson

  4. Solution: • Scaled Down 550kW Model Wind Turbine • Clear Tower And Housing • Sensors, Data Acquisition and Feedback • Power Conditioner for Energy Use or Storage Carlson, Wilson

  5. Sensors Motor Controller Power Yaw Motor User Power Conditioner Data Acquisition Card System Overview: Carlson, Wilson

  6. Tower Concept #1: • Tubular Construct • Three Separate Pieces Fit Together • Clear To Show Insides Carlson, Wilson

  7. Tower Concept #2: • Trapezoidal Construct • Three Separate Pieces Fit Together • Clear To Show Insides Carlson, Wilson

  8. Tower Concept #3: • Cylindrical Telescoping Construct • Clear To Show Insides Carlson, Wilson

  9. Tower Design Matrix: 1= Bad 5=Good Carlson, Wilson

  10. Schedule: Carlson, Wilson

  11. 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 Carlson, Wilson

  12. Thank You From Professor Windmill Carlson, Wilson

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