Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Model for analysis completed
Multiple designs brainstormed
Fabrication dependent on BOM and design choice
Accomplishments from Previous Week
SolidWorks model completed
Matlab 1D model completed
Trade studies of temperature measurement completed
Trade studies of heating mechanisms completed
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Purchase parts for fabrication - UTAS
Provide sample panel for baseline - UTAS
Obtain samples of adhesives - Chris and James
Obtain thermocouples - Alex
Obtain heating mechanism - David
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/14/17 Sponsor suggested two different adhesives: (FM300-2M, 0.0086 inch) and (EA9658, 0.0115 inch). Sponsor Recommends EA9658 for its resistance of up to 350 Farenheit. Recomends new bonding methods or adhesives.
Researched cost effective adhesives or bonding methods after simulating parameters to constrain the demands of the adhesives.
3/14/17 Sponsor suggested neglecting convective heat transfer from the holes in the perforated skin. Perforated skin is 4-5% POA.
Assumed simple conductivity with the 95% of the area.
3/14/17 Request for IP forms
Completed
3/14/17 Sponsor recommended to evaluate furnace test setup size
Brainstormed multiple furnace setups with varying degrees of flexibility.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
3/16/17 Instructor recommended RTD for temperature measurements
RTD does not operate at high temperatures; can use for low temperatures and interpolate
3/16/17 Instructor commented that testing doesnt require full range (0-411C), rather the gradient is required
Risks and Areas of Concern
Lead times of furnace - will take 3 to 4 weeks to arrive
Simulation results are not representative of actual results
Inability to prototype multiple specimens due to manufacturing complications
Resources or Information Required but not Available
How can honeycomb structure be made with different material and where can it be obtained from?
Schedule
Update Gantt chart.
Start purchasing for test setup
Start purchasing/obtaining epoxy samples
Start purchasing different materials to test
Brainstorm ideas such as perforated honeycomb
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$0 spent
$5000 remaining
Progress on Report and Webpage
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