Water Droplet

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University of Notre Dame
Senior Design Project, Group A6
Last Updated: November 14, 2006

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Complete list of project documentation, including abstract,
executive summary, system operation, trade studies, PDRs,
CDR, task tracking summaries, and project budget.

 

Abstract

 

 

Critical Concept Design Review

Executive Summary

 

System Operation

Engineering Trade Studies

STUDY and EXPLANATION
WHO
PDF
MS Word
Gear Optimization: An analysis of the appropriate gear ratio necessary to maximize power transfer from the human pedal input to the generator shaft. Eric
Condensing Unit Study: An analysis of the thermal effects of different media surrounding the condensing unit.
Nicole
Heating Element Dimension Optimization: A feasibility study to determine whether or not a polymer heat source could be optimized and manufactured in-house. Tim
N/A
Pressure Reduction Analysis: This study investigated the feasibility of reducing pressure within the water boiling chamber to assist the boiling process. Mike

 

Preliminary Design Reviews

DATE
PRESENTER
PDF
MS PowerPoint
September 7, 2006 Eric PDF
September 14, 2006 Tim PDF
Septemberr 19, 2006 Mike - Concept Review PDF N/A
September 28, 2006 Group PDF
October 3, 2006 Nicole PDF
October 12, 2006 Eric PDF
October 26, 2006 Tim PDF
November 2, 2006 Mike PDF
November 9, 2006 Nicole PDF
November 16, 2006 Group PDF

 

 

Task Tracking Summaries

WEEK (Start Date)
PDF
Complete MS Excel sheet
1 (8/22)
2 (8/29)
3 (9/05)
4 (9/12)
5 (9/19)
6 (9/26)
7 (10/03)
8 (10/10)
FALL BRREAK
N/A
9 (10/17)
10 (10/24)
11 (10/31)
12 (11/07)
13 (11/14)
   

 

Project Budget