Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Initial design has almost been finalized, most parts have been chosen
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Heating/Cooling devices chosen
Conduction block material chosen
Power Supply Chosen
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Do basic heat transfer equations to get a control model(Josh)
Determine power consumption for display, getting power requirement for the device (Seonghan)
Get all the values we need such as different parts' thermal conductivity for the calculation(Chung)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
1/14/14
Verified the chip issue: size, thickness, flatness, sealing
Conditions for the working spaces: ambient temperature, humidity
Sensors: Temperature probe(Temperature sensitive liquid crystal) or thermal camera
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
1/9/14
Determined a basic thermal model based on instructors comments
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
n/a
Risks and Areas of Concern
Peltier will draw a high current, a custom H-bridge may be required.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Ordering parts this weekend
Starting build next week
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
n/a
Progress on Report and Webpage