Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Gathered data for thermoelectric generators with heat fins
Communicated with sponsor in order to conduct on-site testing for closed loop system turbine setup
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Began putting information in charts, creating diagrams, and trendlines of testing
Obtained a heat fin plate to attach to thermoelectric generator
Generated charge for battery (from solar panel) with TEG
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Hopefully conduct closed-loop testing-Nahoon, Brian
Update draft with all current data-All
Update website with all current data/testing media-Jannys
Combine turbines and TEGs to charge single battery-All
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
An email was sent to our sponsor asking him if closed-loop testing at their facility will be possible- was responded that the person in charge of this will respond until monday
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Document as much information possible to provide for sponsor
Include more visuals and graphs- Charts of the information acquired and trendlines have been included in draft
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
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
Resources or Information Required but not Available
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
Added new TEG Media to webpage
Dealt with some of the comments written on our previous draft
Added more charts and graphs to draft
Will add more media to webpage