Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Thermocouple layout prototype built for future reference in implementation with new insulation.
Matlab Scripts and excel files created to automatically process data once collected.
Perforated Panels for both panel thicknesses ready for testing.
Thermal Pads attached to thermal blanket.
Power not yet measured.
Insulation Arriving 5/30/17 due to manufacturer error
Testing of free convection complete.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Thermocouple layout prototype built for future reference in implementation with new insulation.
Matlab Scripts and excel files created to automatically or easy process raw data once collected.
More Panels Perforated
Conducted First Tests and collected data (Successful).
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Perforate more Panels - David
Run Tests - Team
Talk to Steve Roberts about measuring Power - Chris
Researching alternative testing methods if Power information is unavailable - James, Alex
Create Poster Draft - Team
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Alberto 5/25: Will be available for the final design review.
Alberto 5/25: Wants to see our final design ahead of time.
Will schedule with him during meeting at 6/1
Alberto 5/25: Brainstorm design changes if experimental readings do not correspond to theoretical readings.
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Professor T (5/24 in person): 3-D model of the air going through the D-duct isn't required; can be modeled in 1-D
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Nathaniel (5/24 in person): SolidWorks Flow package should be able to handle all simulations involving internal/external flow
Risks and Areas of Concern
Method of measuring Power Unknown. Power is essential in our test standard for calculating thermal conductivity.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Power
Schedule
Fabricate Insulation and Run more tests 5/31
Talk to Steve Roberts about measuring Powers 5/31
Talk over possible test changes if power cannot be measured 5/31
Decide on test changes if power cannot be measured 5/31
Run simulations based on tests 5/31
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $2460.60
Remaining: $2539.40
Progress on Report and Webpage
More Photos uploaded to webpage.
Draft 2 Version 2 of Report Uploaded.