Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Several test housings have been fabricated
Testing has begun
There have been issues with drilling holes in the acrylic, but new design solutions are being created
Accomplishments from Previous Week
PID control was successful performed with the heater and the fan from 30°C to 40°C.
Design has been modified ( Hinges, more vent holes, smaller size)
IR camera has shown that the slide and the heater are pretty close in temperature during heating, but we have only tested up to 40 degrees celsius
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Most of the parts have arrived, preparation for final housing and sample testing. (Chung)
Have final design and assemble pieces together to have final shape of the device. (Seonghan, Roh)
Optimize code as testing continues (Leu)
Finalize clamping mechanism design (Roh)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor meeting(in person)
Currently, slides are placed onto heaters using double sided tape. The tape will be available for us to use as well
Kapil Mahakalkar, our sponsors colleague, has shown interest in our project and is willing to help us with our project.We will be meeting this week and next to talk about our design and possible improvements to be made
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
2/20/14
Use multiple mica clips to clamp the heater and the sample.
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Risks and Areas of Concern
Still looking for a way to secure the ceramic heater in place
Mica is very expensive ($15/sq. in)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Total spent = $1,441.11, $558.89 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
2nd draft to be completed by Friday
Report has been updated based on instructor comments, but we are still waiting for final designs