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Small-Scale Solar PowerSmall-Scale Solar Power
Solar Power RangersSolar Power Rangers
~ Paul Nistler~ Paul Nistler1 April 20081 April 2008
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PreviouslyPreviously
• Machine Trough End-PlatesMachine Trough End-Plates– Machining sequences finalized Machining sequences finalized – Milling plates later todayMilling plates later today
• Construct FrameConstruct Frame– Finalize dimensions utilizing completed Finalize dimensions utilizing completed
troughtrough– Assemble PVC componentsAssemble PVC components
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Primary Design CAD ModelPrimary Design CAD Model
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Prototype CAD ModelPrototype CAD Model
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Power TestPower Test
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CurrentlyCurrently
• Status: Yellow light Status: Yellow light situationsituation– Constructing trough Constructing trough
and frame todayand frame today– EngineEngine
• Added O-rings and Added O-rings and thermal contact thermal contact greasegrease
• Testing feasibility of Testing feasibility of running backwards running backwards to create temp to create temp differencedifference
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Future DevelopmentFuture Development
• Work on DocumentationWork on Documentation– Get website videos workingGet website videos working– Finalize Executive SummaryFinalize Executive Summary
• Prepare Prototype for testingPrepare Prototype for testing– Determine power testing procedureDetermine power testing procedure– Mount bucket and thermometer(s) Mount bucket and thermometer(s) – Prototype test runPrototype test run
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QuestionsQuestions
The Solar Power Rangers are:The Solar Power Rangers are:Phillip Hicks, Phillip Hicks,
Kevin Kastenholz, Kevin Kastenholz, Derek Lipp, Derek Lipp, Paul Nistler,Paul Nistler,
and Rachel Paiettaand Rachel Paietta