Preliminary Design Review
The team led by Nick Koerner is focused on designing a wind turbine system that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy efficiently. The project aims to maintain control for maximum power output, ensure durability, and gather data for performance analysis. Detailed technical specifications and approach, along with project management aspects, are covered in the design process. Tags: Wind Turbine, Energy Conversion, Technical Specifications, Project Management, Efficiency
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Preliminary Design Review Wind Turbine with Gearbox Team G Nick Koerner (Lead), Meteb Almutairi, Chris Batsch, Mike Villamar
Overview Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy while maintaining high efficiency Maintain control to obtain maximum power output o Maintain a constant 5 V supply Durability o Avoid components maximum ratings Upon completion of assembled project, data can be gathered to produce the power curve performance graph
Technical Specifications Type Function Generator Minimum output=0.91 Vpk-pk, Max output=17.7 Vpk-pk RPM Sensor Infrared LED Directed at shaft flange Transformer Step up to increase the output voltage of generator Bridge Rectifier Handling up to 20 Amps of current Voltage Regulator IC LM723 voltage regulation before output Brake Microcontroller to control slow down of shaft & blades Dump Load Absorbing energy from Generator or output Microcontroller Arduino Uno Switches IGBT with current ratings of 20 Amps Batteries 5 Volt energy supply to maintain a 5 Volt load at output
Technical Approach Examine Components Analyze Electrical Characteristics o Generator o Power Efficiency Programming Microcontroller o Sensors o Automatic/Manual Brake o Battery Monitor
Schedule Task Proposal DC Motor for Wind Simulation Preliminary Research Analyze Wind Turbine Design PDR Detailed Overview Research Circuit Schematic CDR Order Parts Programming Microcontroller Construction Wind Tunnel Testing Project Completion Projected Completion 2/4/2015 2/13/2015 2/20/2015 2/20/2015 2/20/2015 3/13/2015 3/13/2015 3/25/2015 3/27/2015 4/17/2015 4/17/2015 4/24/2015 5/6/2015
Testing DC Motor Wind Tunnel RPM Sensor Monitor Generator Output Voltage
Risks System Engineer o Generator Current o General Safety Design Engineer o Component Cost o Component Size Project Manager o Ordering Parts o Schedule o Wind Tunnel Availability
