Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Received the mammoth trunk, distributed to each member.
Design the desired shape of the new Mammoth nozzle, and start 3D print process as soon as possible
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Communicated with our sponsor and obtained some advice for our new design; asked our sponsor to ship the nozzles we need and eventually received them on Tuesday
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Build several different new Mammoth blower nozzles
Run several experiments to measure the efficiency of the new design and then determine the feasibility of our designs
Improve on those tested designs
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
No meeting with sponsor this week due to sponsor's availability of time
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Meeting on 04/15/2020
Suggested that we try different designs to see how each one works
Ideas:
Metal coil around the trunk for easy adjustment
Milling coolant tube type
Suggestions:
Great to do experiments, use a fan and build a tunnel to test
several types of equipment that can be useful for us such as shop vacuum, anemometer, and fans
Make a list of option for test
Suggested to contact Chris for details in 3D printing
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
The angle of the new design will decrease the power of the wind
The design could be too long to fit into the tunnel
The connection part could be weak to withstand the wind
Resources or Information Required but not Available
N/A
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent:
Anemometer: $98
Blower: $99
Remaining: $4655
Progress on Report and Webpage