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ARiA MK1

A portable wind turbine.
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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.

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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

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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. 

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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

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Main turbine CAD Model. Designed in Autodesk Fusion 360

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Main enclosure and blade hub components (Blades and enclosure are made using aluminum ventilation duct)

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Enclosure and blade hub assembly

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Electronics bay assembly

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Completed electronics bay

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Turbine testing and debugging

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