Introduction to Engineering and Technology
CCRI
ENGR-1020
Fall 2007
Wind
Turbine Project
DEATH BY SPARTAN
WIND TURBINE
Team Members
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Starting Wind Turbine – (Photo)
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Improved Wind Turbine (Photo)
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Turbine
Open Circuit Voltage Test Results
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Detail
description |
Detail Photo |
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Our Group constructed and successfully tested the Picoturbine in its original conception, achieving the highest power output of the class. Although we originally discussed modifying the original design, we added some more wind catchers to the original design. |
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Our new and
improved wind catchers are made out of aluminum sheets. It has the original pico turbine design, just larger. We also add an extra
set of wind catchers on top to increase speed. The wooden dowel is set to
help stabilize the wind catcher. |
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The bottom is
made out of plexi glass and is 12’ in diameter. We
had added 4 additional magnets and used the other four from the original kit.
The center rod is a threaded steel rod 12” high and 5/16” thick. It’s held
together by some simple bolts and washers. |
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The base is made
out of wood and stabilizes the turbine by a bearing. The coils were glued and
taped into the wood and connected. |
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Turbine Costs
1- Pico turbine Kit $40
1- 4-pack of coils $ 15
1- 4 back of magnets $10
4- Aluminum Sheets $40
1- Steel Rod
(Threaded 5/16) $1.50
$106.50
Turbine Test Procedures
We positioned the completed turbine approximately one foot 6 away from a window fan. We used a hand-held digital anemometer to gauge the equivalent wind speed. Testing was done at various wind speeds with no load, with a 100 ohm load, and with a 200 ohm load. Although the internal resistance of our turbine was measured at 55 ohms, we decided to use the 200 ohm load for standard testing.
Turbine
Open Circuit Voltage Test Results
(Insert a plot of
data)
Power output was predictable along the
standard curve with power increasing exponentially along with corresponding
increases in wind speed. Still, considering the quality, size and amount of
materials that went into this project, power output was slight, implying
increased size and efficiency of wind turbine would lead to increased
cost-effectiveness and practicality.
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401-723-7735 Home 401-467-9300 Work 401-862-9554 Cell shortyj06@cox.net |
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Objective |
Career, Education, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Technician |
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Education |
William M. Davies Career and CCRI |
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Awards received |
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Interests and activities |
Sports, Video Games, Television, Work, Electronics, Traveling |
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Languages |
English, Spanish (Basic) |
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Work experience |
Part Time and Full Time at Elwin Electronics |
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Volunteer experience |
15 hrs at a nursing home for confirmation |
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Professional memberships |
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Accreditations and licenses |
Drivers License |
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Andrew Szurley 401-231-1031 401-230-7171 drummertyon@yahoo.com |
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Objective |
A career, mechanical engineer of sort |
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Education |
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Awards received |
Trophies for soccer, baseball. |
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Interests and activities |
Technology, dirt bikes, skateboarding, welding, building. |
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Languages |
English |
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Work experience |
McDonalds -food prep. D@L landscaping –cutting lawns Valvoline- changing oil |
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Volunteer experience |
Community service |
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Hobbies |
Hiking, biking, sea kayaking, wood working, dirt biking, skating, rock climbing, shooting. |
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Community activities |
RI jeep trail master |
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Professional memberships |
None. |
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Brendan Fernandes Home: (401) 568-5740 Cell: (401) 793-6971 |
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Objective |
Graduate from college with a degree in Engineering, and then hopefully get a job as a civic or electronic engineer. |
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Education |
CCRI |
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Awards received |
N/a |
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Interests and activities |
Started playing guitar, camping in |
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Languages |
English, basic Spanish |
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Work experience |
Part time: Cleanup crew for Cavanagh Company, dishwasher in a family owned restaurant, stocks shelves in dairy/ frozen section for grocery store. |
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Volunteer experience |
Volunteered in the Scituate Art Festival severing hot food to the public: 20 hours |
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Professional memberships |
N/a |
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Accreditations and licenses |
License to Drive |
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Kyle
Willner (401) 331-2713 Rpggamer413@yahoo.com |
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Objective |
Computer Engineering |
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Education |
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Interests and activities |
Computers, Video Games |
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Languages |
English |
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Work experience |
Radio Shack- Sales Associate |