User:Apagnotta41/Project1

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Project Preference
Wind Turbine

Problem Statement
To design and create different shrouds that improves the power level and wattage output on a wind turbine using CAD and a 3D printer.

Project Plan
Our ultimate goal is design a shroud, or different shrouds, to maximize the wind turbines wattage output, while keeping the prices low.

Week 1 Narrative
This week we were assigned our groups and projects. We established that I would work and the wind turbine project along side with Gulraize, Joe, and Lucas. The wind turbine is in the implement stage, meaning it is already built and ready to go, we just have to maximize the efficiency while keeping the cost of the product to a minimum. Our team got together during class and were each given a specific assignment to do for the week. My assignment was to figure out way to stabilize the wind turbine.

The wind turbine is very wobbly. It is built in a L shape fashion and made out of plastic. This design is quite weak, and I believe will break after a little while. However, to take it apart and rebuild it on a more sturdy base would be a waste of time. I came up with a very simple and efficient way to support the turbine. Instead of taking it apart, I believe if we were to take a longer piece of wood and screw it into the already existing base and them from there cut four support beams for it to either glue, or screw together, going from the base of the project up to the turbine. I believe once we stabilize the project we will be able to increase the efficiency thus creating a successful wind turbine.

Week 2 Narrative
''Describe in detail what you did for your team during the week (and weekend). Compare your task (from CDIO discuss page) with what you actually did.''

Week 3 Narrative
''Describe in detail what you did for your team during the week (and weekend). Compare your task (from CDIO discuss page) with what you actually did.''

Week 4 Narrative
''Describe in detail what you did for your team during the week (and weekend). Compare your task (from CDIO discuss page) with what you actually did.''