Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Decided to stick with 2 turbine design
Ordered new fins
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Addressed comments of power point presentation
Tested with 3 turbines, came to conclusion that 2 turbines would be better
Did fin analysis
Obtained less than 10% pressure drop with setup
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Incorporate fins into TEG
Find best place to incorporate valve in design
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Asked between prioritizing power and pressure drop, was told to prioritize pressure drop
Advised to use solar panel-will incorporate into design in order to know if energy harnessing methods would store energy
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Clarify functional requirements from with sponsor-spoke to sponsor
Consider TEG with water-fins for water testing were ordered
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Flipping back and forth between designs- organized the order of the power point
Time management
Be clearer in project objective
Risks and Areas of Concern
Being able to include all necessary peripherals & circuitry inside an irrigation box
-Being able to accurately gauge changes in battery charge
A significant reduction in the temperature gradient needed for optimal thermoelectric generator performance due to heat flow issues
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Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Approximately $40 on Thermoelectric Generators
- Approximately $40 on Arduino Uno + Sensor Kit
- Approximately $50 on Hydroturbine Generators
- Approximately $200 on Irrigation Set-up Items (ie piping, risers, elbows, tees, etc.)
Remaining: $3770
Progress on Report and Webpage