Semester I Schedule
Project Details
- We are planning to use a 12V Monocryatalline solar panel with a charge controller that will display the voltage generated by the solar panel over a period of time
- The charge controller will be connected to a 7.5Ah battery that will power the go through DC-DC to step down in order to power the heating coil and Arduino Uno board.
- In the mean time, sensors in clean water tank and dirty water tank are going to display water level information.
- After the water starts to boil, the steam is going to pass through a condenser that will get condensed in a empty tank which is safe to drink.
Status Update
Our Team finished all preliminary research and have finalized the design for out water purification system. This includes showing necessary simulation like DC-Dc step down in PSpice in order to demonstrate our understanding of the topic. Furthermore, we have a fully functioning water level sensor that is interfaced with Arduino. According to the water level sensor depth, the display of the water level information will be shown on the three LED’s. Each LED depicts the depth of the water, such as, green is fully submerged, yellow is partially submerged, and red the water tank is empty.
Meet our Team
Professor Wudyalew Wondmagegn
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Interests: Organic/Inorganic Thin Film Transistors and Circuits for Application in Sensors, Flexible Displays, and RFIDs
Meet our Team
Ria Sharma
Ria Sharma is a senior pursuing Electrical Engineering. She has developed interest in power plant engineering through her internships and would love to pursue a career in this field. She is planning to further develop her interest by pursuing graduate school.
Introduction
Introduction
Our team is designing a solar powered Water Purification System that will be easily portable in inaccessible areas. This system will be using direct sunlight in order to produce a specified temperature in order to boil the water and to produce safe drinkable water to the user. Our system will include sensors for detecting the water levels of the system using Arduino and informing the user about the maximum level of the containers has reached.
Meet the Team
Louis White
Louis White is a senior Electrical Engineering major. Through previous internships in the solar and nuclear industry, he has developed a passion for renewable energy. Upon graduation, he will continue to pursue his passion in the industry.