Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Code for multiple test sensors has been made and multiple sensors are being tested for the Thermogenerator
Drip Irrigation system is beginning to be assembled
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Re-tested voltage and current from generator
Obtained PVC pipes in order to begin drip-irrigation system
Obtained data for Thermogenerator
Tested GPM for our test sytem
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Find circuitry that would aid in recharging battery-Jannys
Derive Formula for best Turbine and DC motor-Brian
Obtain more sensor measurements-Nahoon and Zhaoyuan
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
The units in one of the requirements listed by our sponsor was incorrect, fixing one of our concerns from the previous week.4/26
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Based on the meeting with our instructor, it was suggested that we construct a circuit to get a better understanding of the hydroturbine generator’s operating conditions, voltage, and current output. We have managed to do this under different water flowrates. Furthermore, it was recommended that we verify that the pressure & flowrate from our testing water source were high enough to fit our needs. They were found to be more than adequate.
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
Already made circuitry to charge the 9 volt battery is not available for purchase, thus will have to design one of our own.
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Hydroturbine→$27.98
DMM→$22.97
Alligator Clips→$15.98
PVC Coupler→$3.40
PVC Pipe→$5.02
DMM→$22.97
Alligator Clips→$15.98
3 Ohms resistor→~$2.00
Pressure Test→$8.02
SD Card Reader→$6.45
Progress on Report and Webpage