PROJECT TWO: MILESTONE 2 – COVER PAGE

Team Number: Tues-27

Please list full names and MacID’s of all present Team Members

Full Name: MacID:

Kyle McMaster mcmask2
Sameer Shakeel shakes4
Sebastian Carter cartes7
Ruoyu Wang wangr198
Ryan Howard howarr2

MILESTONE 2 (STAGE 1) – REFINED PROBLEM

STATEMENT FOR A WIND TURBINE
Team Number: Tues-27
The Title of The Assigned Engineering Scenario
The Roof Generator

Write the Initial Problem Statement Below

→ This is a copy-and-paste submission of what you submitted for Milestone 1
Design a method to convert kinetic energy from the wind into electrical energy to provide an
alternative to other electrical energy generation methods.

Finalized Objective Tree of Wind Turbine for Your Assigned Engineering Scenario
→ Please have a copy of your finalized team objective tree of wind turbine for your
assigned engineering scenario.

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Refined Problem Statement:
→ Write the refined problem statement for the design of wind turbine based on your
assigned scenario.
Design a method to convert kinetic energy from the wind into electrical energy that is accessible to
homeowners and can fit on their roof to provide a cheaper alternative to other electrical energy
generation methods.

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MILESTONE 2 (STAGE 2) – DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR A
TURBINE BLADE
Team Number: Tues-27

Turbine Blade Problem Statement:

→ Write a complete problem statement for the design of turbine blade based on your assigned
engineering scenario.

Design a compact wind turbine blade that generates sufficient electricity to be a part of an
appealing and economical solution for homeowners in Calgary compared other energy
generation methods.

Objective Tree of turbine blade for assigned engineering Scenario

→ Please have a copy of your team objective tree for the design of turbine blade of
your assigned engineering scenario.

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MILESTONE 2 (STAGE 3) – SELECTION OF TOP
OBJECTIVES FOR A TURBINE BLADE
Team Number: Tues-27

List the top three objectives of a turbine blade for your assigned engineering
scenario
1: Economical
2: Easy to install
3: Generate electricity efficiently

Include a rationale for selecting each of these objectives

→ Write maximum 100 words for each objective
Objective 1: Economical
Rationale: The wind turbine is being designed to be used by an average homeowner. It is
important for the turbine to be inexpensive enough that it is appealing for consumers to
purchase. The net cost of operation must also be less than the current prices for electricity to
entice consumers to install this device. Both initial costs and operational costs are major
concerns for people looking to install auxiliary power generation devices.

Objective 2: Easy to install

Rationale: The idea of an easy installation ties into the idea of consumer appeal. As the wind
turbine blade is being designed for the average consumer, it must be designed with the intent
of a pleasant user experience. A difficult installation would make the product almost
impossible to sell to the average consumer, so a machine with an easy installation process is
crucial to the manufacturing process. Aside from the electricity generation itself, the easy
installation is arguably the most important feature of the finished product.

Objective 3: Generate electricity efficiently

Rationale: Since there is not an abundant amount of wind energy for the homeowner, the
turbine should extract the maximum amount of electricity possible from the wind available.
Using optimal blade geometry and low inertia is key, as it is these factors that allow for the

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wind turbine blade to operate at an efficient rate, producing high quantities of energy
needed to help supplement the homeowner's electricity sources.

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MILESTONE 2 (STAGE 4) – METRICS
Team Number: Tues-27

For your selected top three objectives fill out the table below with associated metrics (including
units) for each objective.
Objective Economical
1:

Unit/Met 𝑑𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡

−( + ) = 𝑛𝑒𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑
ric: 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟

$
(𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑑 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟( ) × 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑(𝑀𝑊𝐻)
𝑀𝑊𝐻
𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡($) $
− ( + 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡( ))
𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟
$
= 𝑛𝑒𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑑( )
𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟
Canadian dollars / year

Objective 2: Easy to Install

Unit/Metric: # of blade installation steps

Objective 3: Generate Electricity Efficiently

Unit/Metric: Wind Energy (J) / Electrical Energy (J) x100%

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