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SMA Array Controls Team. Team Members Clifton Christensen ccchristensen84@hotmail.com Andrew Ige andrew.ige@utah.edu Jason Lindstrom jason.lindstrom@utah.edu. Advisor Dr. Stephen Mascaro smascaro@mech.utah.edu.
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SMA Array Controls Team Team Members Clifton Christensen ccchristensen84@hotmail.com Andrew Ige andrew.ige@utah.edu Jason Lindstrom jason.lindstrom@utah.edu Advisor Dr. Stephen Mascaro smascaro@mech.utah.edu SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Presentation Outline • Schedule • Budget • Benchmarking • Critical Function Prototype SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Schedule • Current Progress • Key Dates • Nov.8th : Critical Function Prototype • Dec.9th : Thermocouple Attachment Prototype • Feb.9th : Thermal Recycling System Prototype • Apr.10th : Project Completion SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Budget • Spending • Current • Projected • Funding • College of Engineering: $50/Person/Semester • Dr. Mascaro: DC Power Supply SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Benchmarking Linear Potentiometer • Pros • Simplicity • Linear Output • Cons • Size Model RD7121 Linear Potentiometer ALPS Electric SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Benchmarking Linear Variable Displacement Transducer (LVDT) • Pros • Linear Output • Cons • Size • Cost Model 500 DC-SE LVDT Schaevitz Sensors SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Benchmarking Model FLDK 110C1003/S42 (Laser) Photoelectric • Pros • Non-Contact • Resolution • Cons • Size • Cost Baumer Electric Ltd. SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Critical Function Prototype (CFP) SMA Displacement Sensor Inline Encoder SMA Muscle SMA Muscle ~3mm ~3mm LED Photodetector Tendon Connection Fluid Outlet LED Photodetector Varying Distance Equally Spaced Black Lines Casing Both Pictures Generated By Clifton Christensen SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Summary • Schedule • Budget • Benchmarking • Critical Function Prototype (CFP) SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06
Contact Information Team Members Clifton Christensen ccchristensen84@hotmail.com Andrew Ige andrew.ige@utah.edu Jason Lindstrom jason.lindstrom@utah.edu Advisor Dr. Stephen Mascaro smascaro@mech.utah.edu SMA Array Controls Team: ME 4000 Project Introduction Presentation 10-25-06