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Presenter Topic
Richard Prichard Objective
Richard Prichard Responsibilities
Richard Prichard Design Requirements
Melvin Chacon Total Hours
Melvin Chacon Electrical Components
Melvin Chacon Design Changes
Lucas Sreter and Mike Maggiore Construction Process
Mike Maggiore Functionality and Aesthetics
Mike Maggiore Fulfillment and Optimization
Brittany Ryals Data, Analysis and EDS
Brittany Ryals Cost and Budget
Brittany Ryals Forward Plan
Final Presentation Plan

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OBJECTIVE
The objective of this project is to design an air conditioning
system for vehicles that must be independent from the
engine and solar powered.
It needs to keep the cabin at a comfortable temperature
while the vehicle is disengaged.

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RESPONSIBILITES
Members Responsibilities
Brittany Ryals Control volume construction, book keeper,
and contractor.
Lucas Sreter Control volume construction and
aesthetic/structural design.
Melvin Chacon TEC, electrical, solar panel systems and
design.
Mike Maggiore Control volume construction and
aesthetic/structural design.
Richard Prichard TEC, electrical, solar panel systems and
design.

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1. Renewable Energy
2. Light Weight
3. Cost Effective
4. Effectively Cools Cabin
5. Independently Runs From Engine
6. Extracts Humidity Before Venting
7. User Friendly
8. Small In Size
9. Battery Reserve Life
10.Aerodynamic
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Richard Prichard

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TOTAL HOURS
Group #4 Total Project Hours
Week # Week End Date
Group Member's Hours
Brittany Lucas Melvin Michael Richard
Spring 2012
Total Spring Hours 201 187.5 200 196.5 196
Fall 2012
1 30-Aug 10.5 5 16 13.5 11
2 6-Sep 8.5 11 7.5 10.5 11
3 13-Sep 10 10 6.5 9.5 12
4 20-Sep 11.5 6 5.5 11 9
5 27-Sep 9 8 14.5 11 15
6 4-Oct 5.5 12 9.5 12 12
7 11-Oct 21.5 6 11.5 6 12
8 18-Oct 10 9 9 13 10
9 25-Oct 14 11 8 10 5
10 1-Nov 14 7 14 16 8
11 8-Nov 13 9 5 9 12
12 15-Nov
13 22-Nov
14 29-Nov
15 6-Dec
Total Fall Hours 127.5 94 107 121.5 117
Total Project Hours 328.5 281.5 307 318 313

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DESIGN CHANGES
Original
• Removed front and rear solar panels
• Utilizing only two batteries
• Window tinting
• Forced convection heat sinks
• TEC layout (Optimization)
• Accurate, larger control volume
• Electrical Connections
Current (Up to Date)

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 PV Solar Panel 12V
 Charge Controller
 2 12V Deep Cycle Batteries
 Temperature Controllers
 TEC Units
Melvin Chacon
Solar Panel
Solar Controller
12V Battery
Temperature Controller Temperature Controller
12V Battery
TECTEC TEC TEC
Electrical Components

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Construction Process

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 Construction Process
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 Construction Process
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Functionality and Aesthetics
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 Data, Analysis and EDS
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0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Temperature(F)
Time (S)
TEC Cold Side Air Temperature (F)
TEC Temperature
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BUDGET
Solar Powered Air Conditioner Team's Budget
Item Qty $ Each Total Part Cost Tax Shipping Total Spent
Construction Materials 1 $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ - $ - $ 600.00 $ 506.31
Acrylic 1 $ 114.00 $ 114.00 $ 7.98 $ 55.00 $ 176.98 $ -
2 $ 24.48 $ 48.96 $ 3.18 $ - $ 52.14 $ 52.14
Wheels 5 $ 12.99 $ 64.95 $ 3.90 $ - $ 68.85 $ 68.85
TECs 4 $ 210.00 $ 840.00 $ - $ 25.95 $ 865.95
$ 1,123.95
Temp controller 2 $ 129.00 $ 258.00 $ - $ - $ 258.00
Headliner Material 1 $ 30.97 $ 30.97 $ 2.01 $ - $ 32.98
$ -
Thermo Wire 1 $ 18.00 $ 18.00 $ 1.26 $ 35.00 $ 54.26 $ -
Printing/Binding 1 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 7.00 $ - $ 107.00 $ -
Poster 10 $ 8.50 $ 85.00 $ 5.95 $ - $ 90.95 $ -
Brochures 100 $ 0.39 $ 39.00 $ 2.73 $ - $ 41.73 $ -
Visa Gift Cards
2 $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ - $ - $ 100.00 $ 100.00
2 $ 20.00 $ 40.00 $ - $ - $ 40.00 $ 40.00
Trailer Rental 1 $ 29.95 $ 29.95 $ - $ 8.00 $ 37.95 $ 37.95
BUDGET $ 2,526.79 $ 1,929.20
LEFT OVER $ 377.21 $ 974.80

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FORWARD PLAN
• Side and front window installation
• Additional TEC data collection with DAQ and
Labview
• Sealing control volume
• Vinyl installation
• Engineering showcase

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Special Thanks to Consultant Jordan
Pritt, Dr. Swami from the Florida Solar
Energy Center, and to Progress Energy
for their financial contributions!!

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