Project 38: Empath Global Data Access Project

Sponsor: Framatome Inc.

Mentor(s):

Vedat Ataman vedat.Ataman@Framatome.com

Ricky Paugh ricky.Paugh@Framatome.com

Sponsor/Mentor Meeting Time:

TBD

Team Meeting Time:

Friday, 10AM

Google Drive Folder:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/15wiDpZ_WQEnFfdWHE5pZZIkxE1hyFrty

Assignments:

TBD

Project Background and Need:

Electric Motor Performance and Analysis Hardware, EMPATH® System platform combine a standard Laptop Computer and a Hardware Interface Module (HIM) diagnostic device to receive analog sensor signals, process them, and send them to the computer.

Employing innovative digital signal processing techniques to raw motor current and voltage, EMPATH® detects numerous motor problems with bearings, rotor bars, insulation, misalignment, imbalance, voltage, current, and unusual conditions or wear. Using EMPATH® software technology, motors, generators, or transformers of any size and type can be evaluated for normal and abnormal conditions.

EMPATH Continuous Motor Monitoring system (ECMS) is Framatome’s next generation hardware and software. ECMS is designed to operate autonomously to acquire data from multiple electric machines then analyze the collected data. It then reports the findings to the users via emails, SMS’s and on-screen displays.

ECMS data is stored in a server which can be accessed by the users for further analysis when needed.

Currently, ECMS operation needs a 110/220 VAC power supply and an Ethernet connection to perform its functions. We would like to expand ECMS operations to the electric machines that are located at remote locations that have no access to the wired networks.

For this purpose, we would like to communicate with the acquisition device using satellite links that store the data in a cloud server.

Problem Description/requirements (List of high-level functionality you expect to see in the end product):

The remote ECMS operation will require:

1. A standalone small size computer that will continuously run the ECMS software and collect data

2. The computer will automatically connect to the cloud server at power up

3. The location on the cloud server will be accessed by a drive letter (e.g.: G:\)

4. The computer will send and receive data to/from the cloud server

5. The computer will be able to be re-booted remotely

6. The ECMS hardware requires five (5) watts of power. As an option, the use of solar panels to provide power to the computer and the ECMS should be investigated.

Required Skills / Desired Competencies (in order of importance):

• Wireless communications (programming)

• Networking programming

• Programming experience (Python and / or other cloud based platform)

• App development (Mobile and more)

• Embedded hardware and programming

• Analog circuit design

• Power electronics and systems

How often and how would you be available to meet/chat with the team (Zoom, Hangout, Skype, Phone)?

Webex is the preferred platform for Framatome, as it allows us to use our corporate machines. We will send out the invites. We can meet weekly or every other week, depending on the stage of the project.

Will the students be required to sign any of the following before they start with the project? NDA / CDA / IP assignment / IP protection form

NDA, IP assignment agreement and IP protection form will need to be signed.