wave energy conversion team: andrew cameron brent maclean helen mcdonald steve mcdonald nicholas...
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Wave EnergyConversion
Team: Andrew CameronBrent MacLeanHelen McDonaldSteve McDonaldNicholas Smith
Supervisors: Dr. Robert BauerDr. Larry Hughes
Richard RachalsSponsor:
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The Project
Objective• To design and build a working scaled model of a 100W
wave energy converter.
Design Requirements• Scalability• Serviceability• Simplicity• Mean power output of at least 100W• Cost less than $1,000.00• Resilient to adverse weather conditions
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The Design
Dynamic Buoy
Stationary Shaft(stator) Linear Generator
and Alignment System are housed within the buoy.
Removable TopCap
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Presentation Outline
• Construction of Reciprocating Inducting Point Absorber (RIPA)
• Shape Testing• Design and Testing of Linear Generator• Mathematical Model• Concluding Remarks
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Construction
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RIPA - Construction
Design• Prototype• Proof of Concept• Main
Components• Shaft• Pod• Buoy
Shaft
PodBuoy
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RIPA - Construction
Construction Characteristics• Inexpensive• Low or non-corrosive materials• Non-magnetic materials• Simplistic (University Resources)
Primary Element• Linear Generator: Coils & Magnets
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RIPA - Construction
Shaft Assembly• Linear Generator Stator• Support Shaft
Upper SupportShaft
LinearGeneratorStator
Lower Support Shaft
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RIPA - Construction
Linear Generator Stator• Stainless Steel Shaft• 510 turns of 30 AWG Magnet Wire per coil• Epoxy coated
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RIPA – Construction
Pod Components
Magnet Sleeve Assembly Alignment System
AlignmentSupportRing
YokeAssemblies
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RIPA - Construction
Pod Assembly
Threaded Rods
Set Screws
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RIPA - Construction
Buoy Assembly
Buoy Internal Structure
Upper Core
LowerCore
Top Cap
RubberFoam
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RIPA - Construction Overall Assembly
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Shape Testing
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Buoy Shape Considerations
Choose shape based on• Lowest Damping Ratio• Closest Natural Frequency
to Desired Range
Verify Mathematical Model
Justify Assumptions
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Drop Test
• Dropped Shapes from set height
• Measured Vertical Displacement
• Characterized • natural frequency • damping ratio
• Verified Mathematical Model
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Experimental Correlation
Cylinder1 Curve Fit
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0.0000 0.1000 0.2000 0.3000 0.4000 0.5000 0.6000 0.7000 0.8000 0.9000 1.0000
Time (s)
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Experimental Results Second Order Response Model Results
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Damping Ratio Variation
Damping Ratio vs. Mass
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0.100
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0.400
0.500
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0.700
0.143 0.193 0.243 0.293
Mass (Kg)
Dam
pin
g R
atio
Sphere Cone Cylinder Teardrop Airfoil
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Natural Frequency Variation
Natural Frequency Vs. Mass
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0.143 0.193 0.243 0.293
Mass (g)
Nat
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l F
req
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cy (
rad
/s)
Sphere Cone Cylinder Teardrop Airfoil
DOMINANT FREQUENCIES
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Desired Range
Fourier Amplitude vs. FrequencyFor a Buoy at 44.35° by 64.29° in a Depth of 12 Meters of Sea Water
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Frequency (Hz)
Fo
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Am
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dB
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Shape Conclusions
• Original Testing Results• Cylinder
• Revised Testing • Cone
• Mishap During Manufacturing of Second Shape
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Linear Generator
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Linear Generator Design Goal
• produce a linear generator capable of functioning in multiple wave heights
• accomplished by the use of annular (ring-shaped) magnets and the orientation of the magnets
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Linear Generator Testing Part 1Predicted Value for Magnetic Flux
Magnet Flux Rating
=1.21Tesla
inner
inner
B =.351 1.21T
B =0.42T
=1.543ratioA
11 100% 35.1%
1.54innerA
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Linear Generator Testing Part 1Drop Testing For Determination of Flux
• Initial drop testing was performed to try to quantify the amount of flux interacting with coils
• Single magnet dropped at fixed heights for constant velocity
• 100 turns of copper• Attached to oscilloscope to obtain
a reading for maximum voltage
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Linear Generator Testing Part 1Actual Value for Magnetic Flux
• From the drop testing, peak voltage is determined
• Velocity, length of coil, and number of turns are known and constant
VB
Lnv
Average Magnetic Flux = 0.46T
0.46 0.42100% 8.7%
.42
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Matlab Validation
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Drop Testing With Pod
• Same type of testing as with single magnet
• Only one velocity could be tested
Average Magnetic Flux:
B=0.51T
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Mathematical Model
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RIPA In Action
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Mathematical Modeling
• MatLab Simulink• Invaluable tool to build
a model
• Fundamental formulas implemented• Built up simulator starting
with first principles• Specialized simulators
for specific tests
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Model Verification
• Simulated lab conditions to ensure that the model accurately predicts results
• Model validated using multiple test situations• Step Input simulation
to characterize buoy shape dynamics• Drop test simulation
to characterize magnet interaction
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Model Verification
• Voltage comparison
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Extrapolated Results
• Simulator used to determine requirements to meet project goal of 100W
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Extrapolated Results
• Magnet strength and scale not changed• Buoy dimensions changed• Electrical characteristics modified• Larger amplitude wave input
• Requires more coils to accommodate longer stroke
• Longer period waves
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Closing Remarks
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Extrapolations
• Wave Input• 0.5 m amplitude, 1.5 sec period
• Device Configuration• 16 inch buoy diameter• 500 turns per coil with reduced impedance• 50 coils• 9 sets of magnets
• Average Output• 100W
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Cost
• Material Changes• Magnets• Fiberglass• Inner core Material
Cost (CND)
841.25$
152.90$
143.16$
54.00$
137.94$ 1,329.24$
TotalInner Core
Total
ShaftTotal
BuoyTotal
PartBudget
Linear Generator
Alignment SystemTotal
Total
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Design Requirements
• Requirements Met• Scalability• Serviceability• Simplicity• Mean power output of 100W
• Requirements Not Met• Cost less than $1,000.00• Resilient to adverse weather conditions
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Thank You
• Sponsor• Mr. Richard Rachals
• Supervisors• Dr. Robert Bauer• Dr. Larry Hughes
• Technicians• Angus Macpherson• Peter Jones• Greg Jollimore• Stuart Carr• Brian Liekens
• Outside Resource• Dr. Timothy Little
• Mechanical Engineering Department
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QUESTIONS???