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G.U.S.T.E.R.
Status Report 4
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Background System used for
educational purpose. A fan is used to provide
airflow for the testing of small wind rotors.
Current system is insufficient & inadequate. Consists of:
Lego Generator & LEDs to measure power output.
The channel tube is a box shape made out of scrap material.
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ProblemDesign & build a wind rotor testing system. Capable of testing wind rotors up to 30 cm in
diameter. Automated, so the user can obtain
measurements of rotor power output to wind speed.
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Solution Hub on generator for blade mounting Variable blade pitch Variable wind speed Data Acquisition Card Computer program with user interface
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System OverviewTubeaxial Fan
HC08
Generator
Wind Rotor
DAQ (Data Acquisition Card)
User at PC
Motor Driver
Variable Load
Wind Tunnel
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Desired Tunnel
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Tunnel Prototype
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Hub Design
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Electrical Overview
PC
DAQ (in PC)
+9V from PS±120V from PS
+5V from PSPower
Data
Voltage Generated
AC Fan MotorGenerator
HC08
Motor Driver
Load Relay
Wall Outlet
PS = Power Supply
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Micro Controller
Motor Controller
AC Drive Unit
PowerSupply
1 2 3
+120VDC
-120VDC
GND
120VAC
To Motor Phases
DAQAnalogOutput
A/D Port A & B
+5V
GND
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Budget
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Timeline
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Any Questions?
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