Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
A better piping design has been made
In ground sensors, without a box have been tested.
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Designed a better Irrigation system in order to test amount of Power obtained
Tested multiple sensors for the TEG at the same time.
Obtained values from new testing method.
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Have Proof of Concept presentation done.
Complete analysis on optimal hydroturbine power output resistance value. Jannys
Have power output and pressure drop data on hydroturbine using optimal resistance value. Brian, Nahoon, Jannys
Measure power output of TEG using maximum measured soil temperature gradient. Zhaoyuan
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Planning to meet him 5/10/18
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Prove if enough energy will be able to be harvest from our design methods.
Prioritize our time.
Buy twice as much that is needed.
Obtain biggest temperature gradient from data.
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
What steps to take next if enough energy cannot be harvested in the time desired.
Potential difficulty in modeling interaction between load resistance and hydroturbine operation may make determining optimal resistance difficult.
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
*pipes, sharkbites, hose clamps,rotors, couplings ~$200, exact amount to be tallied.
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated this week's progress report
Updated video and pictures of TEG testing added.
Sections of final report still need to be populated