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Wind Energy Education: Building a Scaled-Down Wind Turbine Simulator

Dive into the world of wind energy with this educational wind turbine system project designed by Carlson and Wilson to provide technical students a hands-on learning experience. The model includes sensors, data acquisition, and feedback features, offering insights into wind power generation. Explore different tower concepts and witness critical tests to understand how wind turbines operate. Immerse yourself in the innovative world of renewable energy through this senior project's detailed journey.

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Wind Energy Education: Building a Scaled-Down Wind Turbine Simulator

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

  2. Background: • Wind Energy Is A Blossoming Field • Rapidly Growing Technology • Technical Students Know Little About Wind Power Carlson, Wilson

  3. Problem Statement • To design and build a functioning scale replica wind turbine with added educational features. Carlson, Wilson

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

  5. Sensors Motor Controller Power Yaw Motor User Power Conditioner Data Acquisition Card System Overview: Carlson, Wilson

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

  7. Tower Concept #2: • Trapezoidal Construct • Three Separate Pieces Fit Together • Clear To Show Insides Carlson, Wilson

  8. Tower Concept #3: • Cylindrical Telescoping Construct • Clear To Show Insides Carlson, Wilson

  9. Tower Design Matrix: 1= Bad 5=Good Carlson, Wilson

  10. Schedule: Carlson, Wilson

  11. 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 Carlson, Wilson

  12. Thank You From Professor Windmill Carlson, Wilson

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