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This presentation outlines the process of developing a solar PV dish prototype, including testing, film application, mounting, and housing of PV cells. Key work items such as machining, testing, and utilizing available resources are detailed. The goal is to compare the proposed production model with conventional solar panels economically.
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Prototype Presentation Team CPV Module Xiaoran Fang John Zawadski Ryan Purcell
Table of Contents • Deliverables to sponsor • PV cell testing • Film application process • Base mounting • PV cell housing • Key work items
Deliverables • Completed dish and housing prototype with solar cell • Test results with IR blocking films • Test results with different concentration factors by altering the reflector area • Economic analysis of proposed production model compared to conventional solar panels
Table of Contents • Deliverables to sponsor • PV cell testing • Film application process • Base mounting • PV cell housing • Key work items
Measurement Measuring short circuit current Measuring open circuit voltage
Table of Contents • Deliverables to sponsor • PV cell testing • Film application process • Base mounting • PV cell housing • Key work items
Table of Contents • Deliverables to sponsor • PV cell testing • Film application process • Base mounting • PV cell housing • Key work items
Mounting Base 2’’ NPT, 4’ Conduit pipe 2’’ NPT Flange Flange plate
Horizontal Plywood Piece Total Plywood thickness1.5’’ 2 vertical Plywood pieces 0.75’’ Clamp in place
Dish mount Pitch angle adjustment bolt Pole receiver Tightening set screws
Table of Contents • Deliverables to sponsor • PV cell testing • Film application process • Base mounting • PV cell housing • Key work items
Table of Contents • Deliverables to sponsor • PV cell testing • Film application process • Base mounting • PV cell housing • Key work items
Key items • Complete machining of PV cell housing • Aluminum will arrive this week • Machining will be completed by the end of the week • Mount the PV cell housing at the focal point of the dish • Will adapt existing dish mounts to our design • Complete product tests • IR film testing can be done before housing is complete • Lexan window must be cut to fit housing • Water jet cutter will be utilized for quick production • Connect wires to the PV cell housing • Will utilize resources available in ME electronics lab, i.e. soldering iron