Team 4 – Linkabit Noise Reduction
Week 8 Status Update
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Fabricating prototypes
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Began fabrication of different chevrons
Ran flow simulations in SolidWorks with our current design
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Fabricate body for bulk flow
Finish fabrication of prototypes (chevrons, diffuser)
Begin testing
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Tom will be attending our preliminary design review presentation along with a meeting after
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
Comment: Maybe look at flow rate as an alternate to back pressure (2/22)
Action: After discussing with Tom, looking at back pressure is a higher priority for the functionality of the turbine
Student Comments
N/A
Risks and Areas of Concern
Turbine operation
Breakout noise
Cycle fatigue (fatigue life) – low risk
Back pressure limitations
Schedule
Finish fabricating main duct (this week)
Finish fabricating chevrons (this week)
Begin testing different configurations (next week)
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
$384.16 - SPL meter
$3040.44 Remaining