Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Stronger fans coming in Wednesday evening
~4-5x more mm H2O
purchased 8 instead of 4 (two sets of 4 in series for doubled pressure drop)
Thicker acrylic wall pieces and puzzle design finalized, to be ordered and picked up wednesday-thursday
Base and supports to be ordered within week
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Test tunnel shows that our current fans are not strong enough
ordered new fans
Waiting on final tunnel parts to begin fabrication
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Order 1/4" acrylic pieces for final wall, and pickup (Harry)
Purchase fans (8) (Emilio)
Design and fabricate new fan mounts (Elliott)
Glue walls/floor of final tunnel together with Tom (Melissa)
Order base and supports for tunnel (all, with sponsor)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
no comments
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Refer to fan curves for next fan
selected highest mm H2O fan available for prompt shipping
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
New fans still don't reach required speeds
Resources or Information Required but not Available
n/a
Schedule
Fabricate final tunnel skeleton
Begin setting up base board for tunnel
Finalize input method for flies after speaking with researchers
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Axial Fan: Purchase Total $168.37
8 Mechatronics G1238E12B1+6-FSR-WS
Week's Total Spending: $168.37
Budget Remaining: $3436.03
Progress on Report and Webpage
1st Draft complete
Remaining portions updated as project progresses