Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Most parts purchased
Sump machined
6 to 1 merger machined
Heater designed
All hardware components finished except heating mechanism
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Leakage test conducted for the sump
6-to-1 mixer machined
Heater designed Heater Assembly.pdf
Sump machined
System connected except for heater
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Develop algorithm to sense and control temperature in the system (Yanjun, Yuting)
RTD mounting(Yanjun)
Replace gasket O-ring for sump and test leakage again(Zixuan)
Design heating mechanism(Yuting)
Built heating mechanism (Team)
Work on heater's circuits and add over temp switch (May)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Provided heating rods (300W each)
Could use PST for fittings
Provided epoxy and mixing instructions
Check if vacuum jacketed pipe could be rented
Overtemp switch for heater
Pressure sensor for monitoring system pressure
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Separate heater and 6 to 1 merger, all aluminum
Check PST temperature range if planning to use
Consider Rheostat for heater control
Talk to Greg for cryogenic training
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None recieved
Risks and Areas of Concern
Solid state relay
low frequency for control
Algorithm to control the system
better temperature monitoring system (modify library)
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Safety training
Schedule
Purchasing
overtemp switch -- 2/8
aluminum block for heating plate -- 2/8
pressure sensor -- 2/11
LN2 -- 2/11
Machining
heating block -- 2/11
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $950.86
Remaining: $2249.14
Progress on Report and Webpage