Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Analysis making good progress - 70% done with all possible iterations
Fabrication dependent on BOM
Design of test setup complete
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Honeycomb suppliers found
Measuring suppliers found
Heater suppliers found
Models created varying aluminum thickness, honeycomb thicknesses
Models created with fluid flow into holes
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Obtain parts
Create test rig
Test software / familiarize self with arduino/DAC
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/21/17 Feasibility of electric heaters
We have hot plates to use at school.
High resistance wires, Max temp: 800F, only heats 3/16" area.
Heater Blankets, Max temp: 425F
Heater tapes, Max Temp: 1400F, requires seperate controller unit.
3/21/17 Draft setup
Created - see powerpoint
3/21/17 Configurations and goals
Created - see powerpoint
3/21/17 Material purchase
See PowerPoint
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/21/17 RTDs are easier to use
Response: Very expensive for their use, ultimately dependent on desired resolution
3/21/17 Why do we need such a big piece of panel (8in x 8 in)
Response: To account for convection of ambient air to the sides. Bigger panel will allow the center to be more removed from the effects of ambient area.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Time
Validity of Simulations
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Mass flow rate of air into the holes
Convection coefficient of hot side
Schedule
Update Gantt chart.
Start purchasing for test setup
Prepare software for measurement tools
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$0 spent
$5000 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
Week 0 updated