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The goal for this project is to design a wind-energy
demonstration for The Mary Brogan Museum of Arts and Sciences
(MOAS) in Tallahassee, Florida. The target audience for this exhibit
is children; however, all ages should be able to understand and
enjoy the exhibit. Various tasks have been outlined in order to
complete the design and construction of this exhibit. The general
design for the wind energy system will include a wind turbine,
generator, fan, and various electronic components. These components
sequenced together will create a basic process that will explain
to the viewers of the exhibit how wind can be converted into energy.
As requested by the customer, the demonstration also needs to
be visually appealing. To have a visually outstanding demonstration,
the exhibit must look as professionally fabricated as possible.
In order to satisfy the customer and have an expertly crafted
exhibit, the lists below were created in order to aid with the
design and construction of the wind energy exhibit.
Computer Software Needed:
- Pro/E – This software will be used to create a three-dimensional
visualization of our exhibit, as well as each individual component.
In addition to the three-dimensional drawings, two-dimensional
engineering drawings will also be generated to make the concept
and design clear for the group members, sponsors, and various
manufacturers that will help in the construction of the project.
- Pro/Mechanica – This program will further utilize the
three-dimensional drawings generated by Pro/E by creating an
animated assembly. This animation will be able to demonstrate
the various moving parts of the exhibit and how each component
relates to the other. This is a useful animation to have because
it will create further confidence that the exhibit will be fully
functional once constructed.
- MathCAD – For this project it is necessary to have calculations
to find the power output that will be given by a certain wind
speed. This tool will aid in making those calculations to give
the customer an understanding of the type of power outputs that
will be produced by this exhibit, as well as give a general
guideline when selecting the fan, generator, and turbine to
guarantee that the assembly is plausible.
- Microsoft Word – This program will be the primary word
processing software used to generate all documents and deliverables
to the customer and the class’s professor. These reports
are the most functional way to establish the ideas and concepts
of the project to the various people to whom it concerns.
- Microsoft Project – By using this program, a calendar
will be generated to outline the desired progress of the report.
Setting up a schedule at the beginning of the project is the
only way to assure that the deadlines will be met on time and
that the project will be completed in a timely manner. The calendar
that will be followed very closely in order to complete the
project at the time desired by the customer.
- Microsoft PowerPoint – Each time that the professor
of the course requests an update, this software will be used
to create a presentation to accurately depict the progress of
the project. Because the design for this exhibit has many various
components, it is necessary to have a visual aide so that all
people watching the presentation can understand how the design
has been oriented. This program enables the professor and other
viewers to see pictures, outlines, and timetables that have
been established for this project. By utilizing this visual
stimulation, it will help to create a more memorable impression
to those who view the presentations.
Hardware Needed to Produce Product:
The following pieces of equipment are tools that will be needed
in order to manufacture and construct the wind energy exhibit.
As explained before, each component of the project must be aesthetically
pleasing and professional looking. To satisfy this requirement,
it is necessary to employ professional equipment. Therefore, due
to the nature of the equipment and the level of skill required
to operate the equipment that will have to be used for this project,
only skilled professionals will only use the machinery described
below. Also, each individual piece of equipment listed below does
not yet have a specific function; however because this project
will require specialized components, the machine shop experts
will be consulted as to which piece of equipment will need to
be used to fabricate these specialized components.
- Machine Shop General Stuff
- Lathe
- Mill
- CAD/CAM/CNC
- Etc.
- General handheld power tools
- Drill
- Circular Saw
- Sander
- Drills
- Handheld tools
- Hammers
- Screwdrivers
- Allen wrenches
Work Division Within the Group:
To make the progression of the wind energy exhibit as swift
as possible, the various required components of the project will
be assigned to various members of the group. After each group
member has completed his or her portion of the project, the other
group members will all meet together to review the completed work.
The group has made the decision to meet every Tuesday in order
to keep the project progression as timely as possible. In addition
to reporting all completed work to the other group members, each
deliverable, report, and presentation will be reviewed and critiqued
by each group member in order to ensure that each group member
is aware of every aspect and parameter of the project. Also, although
each various task has been assigned to an individual group member,
responsibilities and assignments may change throughout the year,
as needed, for timely project progression.
- Suzanne Shepherd
- Webpage Design – Creation of the project website
is to communicate the progress, purpose, and specification
of the project. The various deliverables and presentations
for the project will be posted on the website to give a
better depiction of the actual progress of the exhibit.
- Communication Consultant – This position was designed
in order to ensure that one group member remains in constant
contact with the customer. In order to satisfy all of the
customer’s needs and desires, it is essential to have
this open communication line. This will help to prevent
any surprises or shortcomings in the project completion.
- R&D of other Exhibits – Research previously
built exhibits to get a general idea of the process, setup,
and orientation of already successful exhibits. This research
will aid in the design generation of the wind energy exhibit
due to the fact that viewing other similar museum exhibits
can trigger ideas which will only make this exhibit better
and more appealing to a larger audience.
- Victor Fontecchio
- Team Leader/Coordinator of Efforts – Main organizer
of project progression as well as initial contact representative
with project sponsor. The sponsor is one of the main help
sources when conflict arises, so keeping constant communication
can only help to improve the quality of the project. This
coordinator position will also be the last to check that
each section of the project has been completed in a timely
fashion.
- R&D Exhibit materials – Research possible exhibit
building materials in order to have a broad range of materials
from which to choose. The exhibit must be visually appealing
and professional looking, so only very specific materials
will be sufficient; therefore initial research of project
materials is vital.
- Bradley Kroger
- R&D Electrical Systems and Instrumentation –
This responsibility entails researching the various available
electrical components and instrumentation that will be needed
for the exhibit. Not only will it be necessary to select
the appropriate electronics, it will be necessary to select
a proper electrician to assemble the equipment correctly.
- ProE/ ProMechanica – As described above, these
drawings will visually depict the demonstration and give
a better representation of the numerous components of the
project. Several members will need to be assigned to this
responsibility due to the heavy workload that is promised
with creating the large quantity of engineering drawings
and animations that this project will call for.
- Webpage design – Creation of the project website
is to communicate the progress, purpose, and specification
of the project. The various deliverables and presentations
for the project will be posted on the website to give a
better depiction of the actual progress of the exhibit.
- Nick Bembridge
- Artist – This assignment requires a very artistic
talent. The initial designs will be hand-sketched in order
to create the proper orientation. By sketching the designs
by hand, this will help to reduce the amount of redundant
computer drawings that may have been generated if the hand
sketches were not first initiated.
- ProE/ProMechanica – As described above, these drawings
will visually depict the demonstration and give a better
representation of the numerous components of the project.
Several members will need to be assigned to this responsibility
due to the heavy workload that is promised with creating
the large quantity of engineering drawings and animations
that this project will call for.
- Michael Sheehan
- R&D Wind Systems – The last aspect of research
and development entails researching different types of wind
systems. Although a general design has been generated, further
research of other wind systems will help to inspire ideas
to make this project more intricate and perverse. This research
will help to add specific details and other features to
make this exhibit more interactive and interesting.
- MathCAD – This project required calculations to
find the power output that will be given by the wind speed
provided by the system. These calculations will then be
used to help select equipment as well as to give a general
guideline as to the magnitude of the power output and wind
velocity that may be produced by the exhibit.
Group Contact Info:
Contact information for each group member was exchanged at the
first group meeting. By having this direct communication, ideas
and project progression can be shared immediately. This helps
to decrease duplication of work as well as to communicate when
an aspect of the project needs more work. The main source of communication
will be through e-mail. This form of communication will be used
to share documents and presentations which will enable all group
members to review the report as soon as possible. In addition
to utilizing e-mail, phone communication will be used for other
communication purposes.
Victor Fontecchio
Nick Bembridge
Suzanne Shepherd
Michael Sheehan
Bradley Kroger
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