Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Fabrication of new ball mount concept has started
Halted fabrication of some concepts based on feedback of Solar
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Test bed is almost complete - welding scheduled before end of this week
Meeting with sponsor to go over our new concepts and to get feedback
Researched off-the-shelf solutions for our ball head mount
Finished draft 1 of our comprehensive report
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Order ball head part, fabricate that into a boss-like mount
Use 3d printer to print the cone-shape design
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
She will provide a complete ProductView of the turbine assembly for us to get a better view of the project
Liked the ball head mount the best, told us to find off-the-shelf solution for it
Told us to fabricate the ball head mount, cone-shaped screw boss, and test bed
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
"come up with more concepts" - we came up with 2 more plate assembly concepts
Looked into Eccentric Screws - we couldn't find any use for that in our designs
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
none.
Risks and Areas of Concern
Threads might not be able to handle the load from components
Vibration from turbine might cause the screws to come loose
Fluid buildup in our plate designs
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Machinery's Handbook
Info on ball-head joints
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Amount spent to date: $3506.21
Amount remaining for prototyping: $571.36
Progress on Report and Webpage
Website is up to date
Report draft #1 is complete, working on peer review