SEDP: HydropowerErik Cothron

Carter AlmquistRobert FuchsJordan Seibert

History Greeks World War II

Advantages Renewable Energy Source Cost Efficient Reduces Carbon Pollution

Disadvantages Environmental Impact Building Costs

Future Wave Power

Background

Blades—Spoons Copper Wires Round Rod High Speed Motor

Design Overview

Gear Ratio—1.25:0.255:1 Blade design—Flat vs. Spoon Copper Wires

Key Concepts

Wires too thick Solder Wheel design—blades number and design Moving motor away from water Small scale

Problems and Solutions

Motor Motor--$5.39 Gears--$1.86 Wire--$0.40

Wheel Spoons--$0.45 Styrofoam--$0.74 Cardboard--$0.02 Brass Rod--$1.80

Stand Wood--$0.30 Cardboard--$0.03 Styrofoam--$1.10 Hot Glue--$0.18

Bill of Materials

Total: $12.37