Transcript PPT

Wind-Aid
Preliminary Design Review
26 February 2008
Andy Crutchfield
Keri Macaulay
James Gates
David Rupp
John Wloch
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Current Status – On Schedule
•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
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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
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12 V Voltage Regulator*--Power Handling Capability
*Windstream Power LLC
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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
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Questions?