SEDP: Hydropower Erik Cothron Carter Almquist Robert Fuchs Jordan Seibert
Jan 02, 2016
SEDP: HydropowerErik Cothron
Carter AlmquistRobert FuchsJordan Seibert
History Greeks World War II
Advantages Renewable Energy Source Cost Efficient Reduces Carbon Pollution
Disadvantages Environmental Impact Building Costs
Future Wave Power
Background
Blades—Spoons Copper Wires Round Rod High Speed Motor
Design Overview
Gear Ratio—1.25:0.255:1 Blade design—Flat vs. Spoon Copper Wires
Key Concepts
Wires too thick Solder Wheel design—blades number and design Moving motor away from water Small scale
Problems and Solutions
Motor Motor--$5.39 Gears--$1.86 Wire--$0.40
Wheel Spoons--$0.45 Styrofoam--$0.74 Cardboard--$0.02 Brass Rod--$1.80
Stand Wood--$0.30 Cardboard--$0.03 Styrofoam--$1.10 Hot Glue--$0.18
Bill of Materials
Total: $12.37