Brett Kauffman Patrick Smithh David Neff Bournes College of Engineering Wind Turbine Competition 2011

1. Bournes College of Engineering
Windmill Competition 2011

2. The A-Team
• Brett Kauffman – Mechanical Engineering
• Patrick Smith – Electrical Engineering
• David Neff – Electrical Engineering

3. Project Overview:
We aimed to create a turbine that was both
innovative and productive.

4. We experimented with the Venturi Effect in
pursuit of innovation.
To increase production we increased velocity
ratio and decreased friction.

6. Kauffman: Transmissions

10. Neff: Rotor

14. Smith: Venturi Hood

20. The 7 judges gave
us 103 points out of
100. We produced
.77 watts the next
closest competitor
produced .25-.30
watts.