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Team Vision for Integrated System Build & Test Phase
During this phase the group primarily directed our focus on the construction of the chamber subsystem.This involved the cutting and preparation of 2x4 wood pieces, corrugated sheet metal, and black landscaping tarp. The intention of this phase is to complete all construction and begin the integration of the collector subsystem with the chamber subsystem. At current time, the chamber assembly is about a day and a half behind schedule. The team intends to make up this time after break. Additionally, thought provoking questions arose regarding how straw will be added and removed in the replacement process for each area of the chamber subsystem.
The team also discussed what the options will be if outdoor testing occurs too late in the semester and does not permit a feasible amount of time to make changes based on the results of the testing.
Test Results Summary
Very little testing was completed during this phase due to unfavorable weather conditions and maintained focus on the construction efforts.To see our current testing document, results, and data: Collective Test Plans Document
On Thursday March 23, 2017 the group was able to test one of the solar collectors outside due to it being a clear sunny day, despite the temperatures in the teens. This graph illustrates the results of the different collector tests that occured:
Explanation of Test and results: To test concerns over heat loss in the collector through the metal backing, a thin (1-1.5”) layer of straw insulation was put in a pocket of black tarp on the bottom side of the second collector section. Outdoor tests were conducted to compare the temperature increase of the insulated collector section to the original, non-insulated section. The first test performed was the same as the non-original collector, with the full flow rate of 0.040 - 0.042 kg/s. The insulated collector averaged a 20.3°C temperature increase, compared to an average 17.1 °C increase of the non-insulated collector under the same conditions. The second and third test performed addressed concerns of the temperature increase at lower flow rates. The second test was run at approximately ¾ flow rate (0.0314 kg/s), and produced an average 21.50°C increase. The third test was run at ½ the original flow rate (0.0215 kg/s) and produced an average 25.54°C temperature increase.
Testing Completed to Date:
Inputs & Source
- Subsystem fabrication
Risk and Problem Tracking
- Our collective MSD 1 and MSD 2 Risk Assessment Document can be found here: Risk Management.
Functional Demo Materials
We will put in our notes from the review herePlans for next phase
P17483's schedule has been updated to include final construction activity, upcoming testing plans, and administrative tasks for the remainder of the project. Updated Schedule DocumentHome | Planning & Execution | Imagine RIT
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