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The mission is to…
Increase clean energy opportunities for students.
Showcase SIU’s culture of innovation.
Improve SIU's campus sustainability.
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Design
We manufactured a mount made of 4130 Alloy Steel to support a vertical axis wind turbine, while being held down by ballast with a Factor of Safety over 1.4 in reaction to high wind speeds.
We manufactured a mount made of 4130 Alloy Steel to support a vertical axis wind turbine, while being held down by ballast with a Factor of Safety over 1.4 in reaction to high wind speeds.
Electrical Design
Electrical Design
We designed a standalone electrical system with a 12V battery in connection to a power distribution board and wind charge controller.
We designed a standalone electrical system with a 12V battery in connection to a power distribution board and wind charge controller.
Battery Management System Design
Battery Management System Design
We designed a battery management system of a Raspberry Pi to monitor the power level of the system as well as collecting the wind speed and direction the structure experiences.
We designed a battery management system of a Raspberry Pi to monitor the power level of the system as well as collecting the wind speed and direction the structure experiences.
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