John Wloch

Wind-Aid

Preliminary Design Review26 February 2008

Andy Crutchfield James Gates

Keri Macaulay David Rupp

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.

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Show Stoppers:•None at this time

We are on schedule, per group and class project timetables

Last Week

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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Air-X Blades

Wind-Aid12 V Voltage Regulator*--Power Handling Capability

*Windstream Power LLC

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?