Thursday, May 9, 2013

Week Four:


  1. Goals
    1. Finish design of filtration system
      1. Solar Panel or Concentrator
    2. Research material
      1. circuit theory and electrical component
    3. Look up supplies
  2. Design - Dave and Eric
    1. Solar Panels
    2. Base?
    3. Condenser Design?
    4. How would they fit together?
  3. Research Material - Joe and Jesse
    1. Electrical Circuits
    2. Equations for Focal Point of a Mirror
  4. Look up supplies - Allan and Kaan
    1. Materials
    2. Cost of materials
  5. Next Week
    1. Have materials ordered
    2. Begin computer design of syste
Outcomes for the week:

  • Designed a wood base that contained eighteen 3 in by 6 inch solar panels.
Components: 
  • Wood Base approximately 26 inches by 29 inches by 2.5 inches and made of pine wood
  • 18 3 x 6 solar panels
  • Plastic top to cover the solar panels encased in the box.
Cost Estimate:
18 3 x 6 solar panels = $40.00
Wood = $20.00
Plastic = $5.00



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