Transcript What is a Windbelt?

Wind belt generator
Stoplight pizza
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Kyle Grotjohn (Team Lead)
John Figueira (Team Member)
Noor Husain (Team Member)
Nicole Feliciano (Team Member)
Dr. Albright (Faculty Advisor)
Jennifer Miller (Industry Advisor)
Dr. Kennedy (Client)
Dr. Nuxoll (Class Advisor)
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Overview
 Device Function
 Architecture Design
 Methods/Concepts
 Theoretical Values and Results
 Challenges
 Demonstration
What is a Wind belt?
A device used to convert wind energy into electricity, so then it
can be used to charge different electronic devices such as a cell
phones.
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Architecture and Methods
 Mechanical/Structural Components:
 Frame Materials
 Aerodynamic Flutter: result of interactions between
aerodynamics, stiffness, and inertial forces on a structure
 Electrical Components:
 Faraday “Shake Light”
 Full Wave Rectification
Results
Theoretical Calculations
Results
Actual Calculations
Expected Vs. Actual Values
60
50
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40
Expected
30
Actual
20
10
10
5
1.3
0.9
Voltage (Volts)
Amperage (mA)
1.17
0
Power (mW)
Challenges
 Non-ideal construction
 Inner workings of the cell phone battery
 Misunderstanding of equipment
Demonstration
 Red LED
for proof of concept:
24 mph with a
with a centrifugal fan
Conclusion
 Device Function
 Architecture Design
 Methods/Concepts
 Theoretical Values and Results
 Challenges
 Demonstration
Q &A?
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