EPS@ISEP | The European Project Semester (EPS) at ISEP

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision		Previous revision
report [2013/06/21 19:49] – [6.6. Overheating of algae solution] team1report [2013/06/22 19:49] (current) – team1
Line 87: Line 87:
 We expect that the Solar Dryer will fulfill the clients needs which are drying algae with the use of solar power. We expect it to dry the algae to less then 10 % humidity in 24 hours. We also expect our algae-dryer to be one of the most energy efficient in the market. We expect that the Solar Dryer will fulfill the clients needs which are drying algae with the use of solar power. We expect it to dry the algae to less then 10 % humidity in 24 hours. We also expect our algae-dryer to be one of the most energy efficient in the market.
    
-==== 1.6. Work plan  ====+==== 1.6. Product planning  ====
 Regarding the work plan we divided our task into three modules. The general milestones together with a start and end date for every task are located in the Gantt chart shown in Figure 2. Furthermore, we allocated each task to the team members, which is represented in the task allocation shown in Table 2. Finally, every task is specified and defined in weekly sprints as you can see in figure 1. This planning can be better observed in the Gantt chart below in Figure 2.  Regarding the work plan we divided our task into three modules. The general milestones together with a start and end date for every task are located in the Gantt chart shown in Figure 2. Furthermore, we allocated each task to the team members, which is represented in the task allocation shown in Table 2. Finally, every task is specified and defined in weekly sprints as you can see in figure 1. This planning can be better observed in the Gantt chart below in Figure 2. 
  
Line 804: Line 804:
 {{:slide1.jpg|}} {{:slide1.jpg|}}
  
-Figure 19. Graph presenting emission of CO2 from electricity [37]+Figure 19. Emission of CO2 from electricity  [37]
  
 These results would force us to check what kind of electricity generation the potential customer uses. Taking into account the fact that the potential customer would be universities in Europe running tests on algae oil production, we may assume that it is possible that they would use renewable sources of energy to create electricity. If not, it is also possible that energy consumed by the device would not significantly affect the power consumption of a certain university lab. It is also wise to mention that any kind of electricity generation it is, the equipment installed would require so little energy that it would not be significant for university grid usage. What is more, 15 W solar panel would not support the devices fully. Thus, more powerful solar panel would be needed. As our projects aim was to use solar power, we decided to minimize the number or fans to one in order to reduce power consumption.  These results would force us to check what kind of electricity generation the potential customer uses. Taking into account the fact that the potential customer would be universities in Europe running tests on algae oil production, we may assume that it is possible that they would use renewable sources of energy to create electricity. If not, it is also possible that energy consumed by the device would not significantly affect the power consumption of a certain university lab. It is also wise to mention that any kind of electricity generation it is, the equipment installed would require so little energy that it would not be significant for university grid usage. What is more, 15 W solar panel would not support the devices fully. Thus, more powerful solar panel would be needed. As our projects aim was to use solar power, we decided to minimize the number or fans to one in order to reduce power consumption. 
Line 1320: Line 1320:
 === 6.7.2. Porto climate === === 6.7.2. Porto climate ===
  
-In order to check the possible operation efficiency of our device, we gathered the data concerning predicted weather and atmospheric conditions for the ongoing and next year. The following figures (37, 38) present average heat index in degrees Celsius and solar radiation in watts. The next is the Climate graph for Portugal including average temperature, relative humidity and wet days. +In order to check the possible operation efficiency of the device, we gathered data concerning predicted weather and atmospheric conditions for the on-going year and the next. The following figures (45 and 46) present average heat index (in degrees Celsius) and solar radiation (in Watt). Figure 45. depicts the climate graph for Portugal including average temperature, relative humidity and wet days.
  
 {{:diagrams.jpg|}} {{:diagrams.jpg|}}
  
-Figure 37. Solar radiation and Heat index diagrams [46]+Figure 45. Solar radiation and Heat index diagrams [46]
  
 {{:graph.jpg|}} {{:graph.jpg|}}
  
-Figure 38. Climate graph for Porto [47]+Figure 46. Climate graph for Porto [47]
  
 The presented diagrams and graph make it possible to expect the best distiller performance from April till October. High solar radiation, followed by extensive heat index and significantly higher average temperatures are noted in the mentioned months. Those factors speed up evaporation process. What is more, relative humidity is also at its lowest ratings, which does not contribute to slowing down the whole process.  The presented diagrams and graph make it possible to expect the best distiller performance from April till October. High solar radiation, followed by extensive heat index and significantly higher average temperatures are noted in the mentioned months. Those factors speed up evaporation process. What is more, relative humidity is also at its lowest ratings, which does not contribute to slowing down the whole process. 

Trace:

QR Code
QR Code report (generated for current page)