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Engineering 333: Thermal Systems Designs

Calvin Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) Design Project (fall 2008)

Matthew Kuperus Heun

Wind Energy Project (2004-2006)

Matthew Kuperus Heun

The objective of this project was to demonstrate Calvin’s interest in alternative energy. The development of a short-term plan to implement a demonstration wind turbine and a long-term plan to determine the feasibility of a larger turbine for the future demonstrates this interest.

The class was divided into five teams: management, external relations, long-term technology, short-term technology, and campus infrastructure. While each team had its own objectives, everyone worked together to share information and accomplish the overall project goals. This management technique provided necessary structure and simulated an environment typically found in a career environment.

Poster Session (ppt)

Combined Energy Recommendations (ppt)

Final Report (pdf)

Renewable Energy Organization