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![Turbine_MK1_Header.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_5a83ede8bd5d43a09ca88069f8bd0802~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_147,h_69,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/43769d_5a83ede8bd5d43a09ca88069f8bd0802~mv2.jpeg)
ARiA MK1
A portable wind turbine.
![Turbine_MK1_Front.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_7b12568ea2b541e28aae691c785f4bc9~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_444,y_148,w_866,h_883/fill/w_866,h_883,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_Front.png)
The aim of this project was to create a fully portable power generation turbine for use in remote locations. Aria was designed to be compact, efficient and easy to assemble.
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The turbine is built for hikers, rangers, and remote personnel to charge their cellphones/personal electronics.
![Turbine_MK1_With_Bottle.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_ae6a24c5715c4fae89f00c59299e3b64~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_463,y_175,w_1036,h_912/fill/w_49,h_43,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_With_Bottle.png)
Aria was designed with portability in mind. When its blades are folded, the turbine has a diameter of under 4". A 1-liter bottle is shown for scale.
System Design
![Turbine_MK1_Internal_Labeled.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_5abfc2901fbe4b53be16e367226e0353~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_111,w_1280,h_537/fill/w_49,h_21,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_Internal_Labeled.png)
The electrical system can be accessed by pulling the assembly from the rear of the turbine. It uses an IR sensor to determine RPM, a 12V motor as a generator, and a 4.8V 4000 mAh battery pack to store energy.
![Turbine_MK1_Electrical_Flow.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_27159dd84b484753af1145efe50ce266~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_202,w_1280,h_411/fill/w_48,h_15,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_Electrical_Flow.png)
Aria's electronics contain several safety features to prevent damage. In the event of an over-speed or overvoltage, the generator is isolated from the battery pack. In low-wind conditions, the turbine's onboard microcontroller turns off nonessential functions and enters hibernate mode. It resumes operation once windspeed increases.
Prototype Development
![Turbine_MK1_CAD.PNG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_419e324aa9484239b7fcd0139bc774e8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_46,h_22,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_CAD_PNG.png)
Main turbine CAD Model. Designed in Autodesk Fusion 360
![Turbine_MK1_Parts_edited.jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_579e2f32ca904bb2829e6434ec1ff47b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_138,h_64,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_Parts_edited.jpg)
Main enclosure and blade hub components (Blades and enclosure are made using aluminum ventilation duct)
![Turbine_MK1_Assembly2.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_0e618a9226c54b27b1400c9d55f4af34~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_138,h_64,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_Assembly2.jpeg)
Enclosure and blade hub assembly
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Electronics bay assembly
![Turbine_MK1_Electronics.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_5c80e38106e844298392cec0f025d1a5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_138,h_64,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_Electronics.jpeg)
Completed electronics bay
![Turbine_MK1_Outdoor_Rear.jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/43769d_5ccfc1cbdbf54e23a6974ef7dacc5428~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_138,h_64,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Turbine_MK1_Outdoor_Rear.jpeg)
Turbine testing and debugging