Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
The SolidWorks model of the overall system is done. (Cara)
Finished Solid Works model of Tee-Pipe Assembly with temperature sensor (Sean)
Started the test by the ASHRAE requirements. (Team Effort)
Accomplishments from Previous Week
A second set of tests for constant temperature is done. (Nadim, Sean, Chris)
The second draft of the report is finished and sent to the team 15 for peer review. (Chris)
Successfully completed working simulation that closely reflects data gathered for constant cold temp. tests (Xavier)
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Finishing the ASHRAE standard testing requirements and calculating the actual EF of the system (Team Effort)
Add results of final testing to the final report and make corrections based on peer review (Team Effort)
Finish poster draft by Friday and continue working on the poster for final poster session (Cara, Team Effort)
Make final recommendations to sponsor on where to proceed after completion of project period (Team Effort)
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Have the heating element of the tank at a 43 C (110 F) instead of 32 C (90 F) to decrease the time that the heat pump needs to readjust the temperature to 57 C (135 F).
Send Solid Works parts/assembly of apartment fitting for Geo-T System to sponsor- sent to sponsor (Sean)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
None were made
Risks and Areas of Concern
It seems that the heating element of the hot tank does not work properly. It should increase the temperature of the water to some degrees and then send the signal to the heat pump to start running, but the heat pump starts to run as soon as it's turned on.
The low pattern ratio test, was not successful. The temperature of the water in the hot tank barely touched 32 C (90 F) even when the ratio of the cold to hot was over 10 to 1.
HOBO Data Logger has been having issues detecting sensors and logging to the web, had to talk with tech support to fix the logger (Nadim)
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Schedule
Continue doing the ASHRAE standard test. (Team Effort)
Finishing the report and the poster. (Team Effort)
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated website to reflect updates in report and data/results from testing. (Sean)