Small-Scale Solar PowerSmall-Scale Solar Power

Solar Power RangersSolar Power Rangers

~ Paul Nistler~ Paul Nistler1 April 20081 April 2008

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

Primary Design CAD ModelPrimary Design CAD Model

Prototype CAD ModelPrototype CAD Model

Power TestPower Test

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

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

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