1. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson1 Professor Windmill An Educational Wind Energy System ELM Senior Project Dave Carlson Jeff Wilson

2. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson2 Background: Wind Energy Is A Blossoming Field Rapidly Growing Technology Technical Students Know Little About Wind Power

3. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson3 Problem Statement To design and build a functioning scale replica wind turbine with added educational features.

4. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson4 Solution: Scaled Down 550kW Model Wind Turbine Clear Tower And Housing Sensors, Data Acquisition and Feedback Power Conditioner for Energy Use or Storage

5. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson5 Motor Controller Power Conditioner Data Acquisition Card Yaw Motor Sensors PowerPower User System Overview:

6. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson6 Tower Concept #1: Tubular Construct Three Separate Pieces Fit Together Clear To Show Insides

7. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson7 Tower Concept #2: Trapezoidal Construct Three Separate Pieces Fit Together Clear To Show Insides

8. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson8 Tower Concept #3: Cylindrical Telescoping Construct Clear To Show Insides

9. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson9 Tower Design Matrix: Tower Concept FabricationAestheticsRealismStabilityCollapsibilityTotals Cylindrical 2342415 Trapezoidal 4225416 Telescoping 1431514 1= Bad 5=Good

10. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson10 Schedule:

11. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson11 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

12. November 6, 2003Carlson, Wilson12 Thank You From Professor Windmill