E2.02 - Vortex One
Our project is a generator powered by vortices.
Sponsor: Ingram School of engineering
Student Team: Zachary Trascher, Ryan Middleton, Matthew Crain, Grant Page
Faculty Advisor: Mr. Fawzi Behmann
Electricity is generated from a phenomenon called vortex shedding where low-pressure zones are created on either side of a blunt object causing it to oscillate. Using linear alternators, this oscillatory motion is used to generate electricity. Contemporary wind turbines have rotary alternators that can fail and need to be served periodically. Ours only has a single bending rob that experiences wear over time. Traditional wind turbines also need to be placed a minimum distances apart, but vortex generators can be placed much closer together.
E2.02 Presentation
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E2.02 Poster Pitch
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Team Contact Information
Team Project Manager: Zachary Trascher, zat7@txstate.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Compeau, crc194@txstate.edu
Let us know what you think! You can evaluate our project here: E2.02 Evaluation Form