Bournes College of EngineeringWindmill Competition 2011

The A-Team

• Brett Kauffman – Mechanical Engineering• Patrick Smith – Electrical Engineering• David Neff – Electrical Engineering

Project Overview:

We aimed to create a turbine that was both innovative and productive.

We experimented with the Venturi Effect in pursuit of innovation.

To increase production we increased velocity ratio and decreased friction.

Kauffman: Transmissions

Neff: Rotor

Smith: Venturi Hood

The 7 judges gave us 103 points out of

100. We produced .77 watts

the next closest competitor

produced .25-.30 watts.