http://www.turbinetechnologies.com RSS feeds for Turbine Technologies 60 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/77/windlab-supports-undergraduate-studies-at-kennesaw-state-university#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=77 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=77&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/77/windlab-supports-undergraduate-studies-at-kennesaw-state-university Dr. Adeel Khalid, Associate Professor of Systems Engineering at Kennesaw State University, is providing students a unique hands-on experience with Turbine Technologies' WindLabTM product.  WindLabTM is a scaled wind turbine electric generator.  It features a planetary gearbox and three rapid prototyped blades that drive a 3-phase electric alternator.   Included electronic models support development of student-designed turbine blades.  Multiple variants can be installed, tested and compared to the baseline factory blades.  This process inherently introduces participants to many aerodynamic performance topics.   Christopher Douglas Roper, an undergraduate senior of Dr. Khalid's, is enrolled in a dual-degree program with the University of West Georgia and Kennesaw State University (formally Southern Polytechnic State University).  He is double majoring in physics and mechanical engineering with minors both in aerospace engineering and mathematics and co-authored a paper regarding the educational use of Kennesaw State's WindLab system. Mr. Roper stated that this undergraduate activity "allows a student to go through a complete engineering design cycle. They start with a baseline wind turbine and calculate the lift and drag using analytical methods. The values are then compared with corresponding wind turbine blades designed using CAD and CFD software. Validation is performed to ensure that the CFD software is calibrated. Various wind turbine parameters are changed and power extracted values are calculated. This allows the undergraduate student to experience a complete engineering research process". Check out their WindLabTM turbine blade optimization paper here:           Administrator Account Wed, 15 Nov 2017 20:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:77 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/68/university-of-queensland-australia-readies-windlab-from-turbine-technologies#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=68 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=68&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/68/university-of-queensland-australia-readies-windlab-from-turbine-technologies   The University of Queensland, Australia has taken delivery of a Turbine Technologies, Ltd. WindLab system. This educational device is being readied for student use and the college released the following information: "The University of Queensland has recently acquired a WindLab wind turbine by Turbine Technologies which has been part funded by the Australian Power Institute (API). The aim of this purchase is to provide undergraduate and postgraduate power engineers with a practical method of learning and understanding the fundamentals of how wind turbines operate and the principals of wind power generation. This system will provide power engineering students with a platform to develop, test and simulate a wind turbine and its associated generator under variable wind conditions. The WindLab wind turbine is designed to be a viable, hands-on tool for renewable wind energy education. The system will be used for experimentation and research along with studies into aerodynamics, structures and electrical engineering [1]. To ensure that UQ engineers get the full educational and practical benefits from this system, six hours of laboratory modules have been developed for use in existing and future BE, ME and BE/ME courses that cover wind power generation. The laboratory modules have been developed as three separate practical sessions that would each take approximately two hours to complete. The format and structure of each module is consistent with other API practical and laboratory modules developed by UQ and each module contains a worksheet, step through guide and sample solutions. The first eight sections of this report summarise some background theory and fundamentals on wind power, pitch control, the WindLab system and how to calibrate relevant meters as well as pre-lab procedures. The first laboratory module is designed to familiarise the user with all necessary safety procedures and the basic operational overview of the WindLab system. It runs through the wind turbines control parameters and how to sample and save data through the data acquisition system and the program installed on the supplied laptop. The second module is designed to explore the turbines functionality, reveal the underlying operating principles and wind power’s potential benefits. The worksheet provides real world scenarios and instructs the user to gather experimental data using this system to answer questions as well as requiring theoretical knowledge to justify the user’s decisions. The third two hour module aims to provide an insight into the customisable features of the WindLab system. In particular, the effect of blade pitch positioning is investigated where the adjustable blades are configured at different angles and the turbine performance for each configuration is analysed. The effect of blade pitch on system performance of both the model wind turbine and a full scale application is examined, providing insight into a current issue and focus within the wind industry". Turbine Technologies welcomes the University of Queensland to our ever growing operator group and look forward to their success in hands-on student education with their new WindLab system.   Administrator Account Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:68 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/53/wisconsin-state-representative-roger-rivard-visits-turbine-technologies#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=53 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=53&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/53/wisconsin-state-representative-roger-rivard-visits-turbine-technologies   Wisconsin’s 75th District Representative, Roger Rivard, recently took time out of his busy schedule to visit Turbine Technologies, Ltd. (TTL) of Chetek, WI.   “Mr. Rivard’s visit allowed our group to familiarize him with our company and specifically to discuss future job creation opportunities at our facility”, stated Perry Kuznar, TTL VP.   Wolfgang Kutrieb, TTL founder and company president, thanked Mr. Rivard for his successful efforts in moving the district forward- specifically with his recent jobs creation bill that passed the Wisconsin Senate by a margin of 26-7.  Mr. Kutrieb went on to say that “Our family business has been operating in Chetek since 1978 and we’ve witnessed the impact, both positively and negatively, of the vision and actions of our political representatives.  We greatly appreciate the fact that Mr. Rivard comes from a small business background and that he shares our vision in job creation.    Our products ship to over 100 countries worldwide with an export rate that approaches 60%.  Our continued growth in this market sector will require additional investments and we look forward to a cooperative working relationship that will grow opportunities at our company and within this rural district.”     ###     About TTL       Turbine Technologies is an engineering and technology company that designs and manufactures educational laboratory equipment.  TTL products ship to engineering colleges and research institutions around the globe and are presently in operation at over 100 countries worldwide.  Visit:  www.turbinetechnologies.com       Mike Kutrieb Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:53 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/34/bangkok-thailand-company-completes-turbojet-engine-operator-training#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=34 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=34&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/34/bangkok-thailand-company-completes-turbojet-engine-operator-training Mr. Thanesvorn Siri-achawawath, Innovative Instruments Company’s sales manager, from Bangkok, Thailand recently completed turbojet engine operator training at Turbine Technologies’ facility in Chetek, Wisconsin.  "His visit to Wisconsin enables him to provide specific product support elements to Innovative Instruments’ university clients in Thailand”, stated Holly Buchman (Product Applications Specialist at Turbine Technologies, Ltd.).  Holly went on to mention that "Not only was his visit educational from the hands-on side of equipment operation, but it also allowed Thanesvorn to become familiar with our in-house design and manufacturing capabilities and to put names with faces.”  His tour included a brief overview of numerous unique aspects that included Turbine Technologies’ rapid prototyping lab, super-alloy foundry and engine test cells.   Perry Kuznar, Turbine Technologies’ VP, remarked “We’re looking forward to adding engineering educators from Thailand to our growing operator family. The first gas turbine lab delivery scheduled for Innovative Instruments is planned for the latter half of October, 2012 and will join units that are presently operating at the Royal Thai Air Force and the Civilian Aviation Center in Thailand.”   Pictured, from left to right:  Perry Kuznar, TTL VP, Mr. Thanesvorn Siri-achawawath of Innovative Instruments Tom Kutrieb, TTL engine specialist, Holly Buchman, TTL Product Applications Specialist.    Pctured above:  Turbine Technologies, Ltd.'s gas turbine engine test facility WindLab product demonstration Rapid Prototyping Lab tour        Mike Kutrieb Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:34 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/4/ttls-vice-president-elected-vice-chair-of-university-of-wisconsin-plattevilles-renewable-energy-committee#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=4 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/4/ttls-vice-president-elected-vice-chair-of-university-of-wisconsin-plattevilles-renewable-energy-committee Congrats to our Vice President, Perry Kuznar! Perry was just elected Vice Chair of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Renewable Energy Advisory Committee.    Perry takes over the Vice Chair position from Fred Dreher, VP of Franklin Energy of Port Washington, Wisconsin, who was elected Committee Chair at the meeting. Both Perry and Fred served under committee chair Ron Meissen, Senior Director of Sustainability for Baxter International of Deerfield, Illinois.    This group of regional business and industry representatives has been assisting university faculty and administration on the development of a new Sustainable and Renewable Energy Systems Major, which just received approval by the University Of Wisconsin System Board Of Regents.    Perry is a UW-Platteville alumnus with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. He’s actively engaged in promoting improvements in hands-on energy education and we know he’ll do a great job in assisting the development of this new program.    For more information: info@turbinetechnologies.com Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4