Charter for Motional Energy Recovery2

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ProjectName:

MotionalEnergyGenerationand Recovery

Associated Projects: Green Energy Management

Sp

onsor:

Russell Chair

of Manufacturing Excellence

Executive Management

Authorization:

Dr. Ton Cheatham

ClientDept:

ETIS Client Contact: Dr. Walter Boles

ProjectLead:

Dr.CharlesPe

rry

Dept:

ETIS Date Assigned: 06/07

ProjectLead:

Dept:

Date Assigned:

Priority: For Organization High X Medium

For Business Area High

X Medium Low

Business Case:

(“WHY” should this project be done? Identify the specific current and future business needsthat this project meets. State how the proposed project aligns with the strategic objectivesof the business area and organization.)

Innovative methods to save energy are needed with continued escalation in energy costs. One aautomotive applications where the objective is to increase the efficiency in miles per gallon(mpgMoving an average vehicle through still air at a velocity of 70 miles per hour(mph) requires from80 horsepower depending on the design and size of the vehicle. This energy is wasted and notrecoverable. One method to recover some of this energy is to utilize a fan or turbine to convert tmoving air to electrical energy. Depending on the size of the fan and generator that is powered moving air, up to 1 to 2 horsepower could be generated at 70 mph. If the air driven generator cosupply the vehicle’s electrical load at highway speeds, this would reduce the load to the gasolineengine thus increasing gas mileage. Average gas mileage could increase up to 5 mpg if a wind dgenerator could supply the electrical energy to the vehicle at highway speeds. This project is to the feasibility of this concept. If proven by laboratory measurements, air driven generation of automotive electrical energy would have a significant impact on fuel usage. In addition, an engiproject of this type would result in patentable inventions and potential monetary benefit to MTSUsuccessful program would lead to visibility for the University and increased student enrollment. objectives are in line with the strategic goals of the University.

Scope /Project Deliverables:(“WHAT” will the project deliver? Scope answers the question “What will be done on thisproject, and what are the products or services that will be provided? Deliverable – What are



the measurable products, components, and services produced by the project? How will youknow when you are “DONE”)

A laboratory-size wind tunnel will be designed and built to provide an adjustable wind velocity fr70 mph through a circular tube having an 18 inch inner diameter and 8 feet long. A fan driven Dgenerator will be positioned at one end of the circular tube connected to a suitable resistive loadcapability to measure generator output current and voltage. Measurements will be taken to detethe maximum electrical energy generated by the fan driven generator as a function of wind velo

fan blade pitch. Maximum electrical energy will be measured for at least three wind velocities anleast 3 different fan blade pitches making a 3 X 3 matrix of data. The project is complete when ameasurements have been taken and documented.

Success Criteria:(“HOW” will the output of the project be measured from an operational perspective? Whattangible business value will result from doing this project? What must occur in the businessarea after delivery for us to say the project was a success??)

Energy data from the measurements will determine if wind driven fan electrical generation is feaautomotive and/ or truck applications. If it is determined that sufficient electrical energy can begenerated by utilizing wind energy at highway speeds, then the next phase of the program wouinitiated: a field test on a vehicle. A positive result in laboratory measurements will also result in

patent application which could result in monetary benefit to the University. The project is therefsuccess if the data justifies a field test on a vehicle and a patent application for the concept is p

Life Cycle Cost Ramifications:(What are the long term savings and costs of the project to the business area and

organization?) The long term savings resulting from this project are reduced dependence on fossil fuel fortransportation. After initial feasibility demonstration costs and costs associated with obtaining apatent, long term costs to the University are minimal. The University will benefit from royalties pby automotive manufacturers to use the idea and also by increased student enrollment from thevisibility of a successful development program.

Impacted Organizational Groups:(What business areas will be impacted by the project?)

MTSU/ETIS from patent royalties, increased student enrollment, and visibility to theautomotive community.

Options Considered (Technical, Business Process, etc.)(What other options or solutions were considered to solve the business problem oropportunity?)

Feasibility was considered using a motor vehicle. This approach was determined to be too costlycomplex compared to a laboratory demonstration of the concept.



Project Assumptions:(What assumptions or factors could interfere with the project work or compromise thecontribution the project can make to the business area or organization?)

Other projects utilizing the resources needed for this project, such as the prototype shop facilitie

could impact the schedule for this project. Technical concerns such as generator design, fan desand load resistor could delay the project.

Constraints:(What factors could negatively affect the performance of the project? Include factors thataffect when an activity can be scheduled, or when a resource can be assigned, etc. )

Improper generator fan design, improper wind generation design, resources not available suchas shop time or mechanical design personnel.

Key Project Issues:

(What are the barriers to project success?)Limited resources in design and fabrication of all the components of the system. The possibility there is insufficient power generated by highway wind velocities to make the project feasible.

Risk Events:(What events or conditions that, if it occurs, will impact the project objectives, deliverables,schedule, budget, etc. ?)

Mechanical designer and fabricator sick or on unplanned vacation. Physical limitation to howmuch power can be generated from wind velocity at highway speeds.

Next Steps or Actions to Be Taken:(What are the major steps or actions to be taken to proceed with this project?)

Obtain suitable cylinder for wind tunnel and start design andassembly of frame.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Responsibilities Performing OrganizationResponsibilities

Vendor Responsib

Approval, funding, personnelresources

Design and Fabrication Components such as speed fan, variable p

driving motor, genera



RESOURCES REQUIREDEnter as many lines as necessary to identify the number of and type of resourcesrequired for this projec

Resource Type # of Resources Needed

Mechanical designer 1 person, 25% of time

Fabrication technician 1 person, 50% of time

Project Manager 1 Person, 50% of time

Drive motor, drive fan, variable pitch fan,generator, wire, connectors, volt meters, powersupply, frame materials, cylinder for wind tunnel,wind speed indicator, high speed pillow blocks,drive shaft for fan, misc. steel plate for motor andgenerator mounts

1 each except for:2 high speed pillow blocks2 volt meters3 variable pitch fans4 pulleys for drive motor4 square feet of 1/8 inch steel plate

TRAINING PLANNEDEnter as many lines as necessary to identify all groups of people to be trained, thetype of training they require and the number of people to be trained

Category Of People To Train Type of Training

Fabrication technician Computer aided design 1





MAJOR MILESTONES & DATESEnter as many lines as necessary

Milestone M

Obtain cylinder, design and fabricate main wind tunnel frame 6/25/04

Order drive motor, fan, and necessary mechanical components 6/25/04

Order generator, variable pitch fans 6/25/04

Fabricate drive motor and drive fan mounting hardware and attachto tunnel frame

7/29/04

Fabricate generator mounting hardware, mount generator andvariable pitch fan

8/20/04

Design and fabricate load resistor for generator 9/24/04

Comments:

Terminology Definitions:

Authorization:

Thomas CheathamSignature Project Sponsor Date

Walter BolesSignature Client Representative Date

Rick TaylorSignature Client Project Leader Date



Charles Perry

Signature Project Leader Date

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