WEEK 14 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 14 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 17.12.2015

Tittle: Presentation at the Gemilang Hall

Content: Alhamdullah,I am finally done with my presentation at the Insdustry day.A big thanks to my parents,friends and especially to my supervisor who always give me the idea to improve my project.

Thank you a lot to the assessors Sir Mohd Akram bin Dandu and Madam Nulida Bin Abdul Aziz that willing to give a positive comment and recommendation through out  my project. All of the recommendation from the assessor will be written in my report soon.

WEEK 13 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 13 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 3.12.2015

Tittle:Preparation for the Poster and Slide for presentation

Content:All the contents needed in the poster and slide are:

Objective

Project description

Methodology

Flow chart

Result

Conclusion

Application

References

WEEK 12 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 12 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 30.11.2015

Tittle: Complete and combine the wiring in this project

Content:For the last week,I had complete the wiring in at the fan and motor.I  am also done with the wiring at thearduino.Below is the picture of the wiring:

The wiring diagram at the switch

The wiring at the relay and circuit charging

The full picture of my project

Before demonstration to the supervisor

WEEK 11 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 11 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 23.11.2015

Tittle: Function of voltage divider and  wiring

Content:In this project, there number of voltage divider used is two. The function of this voltage divider is to measure the value of the input voltage and send the result to the Arduino. The first voltage divider is to measure the output from the power supply and the second voltage divider is to measure the output from the generator. Below is the example of the voltage divider.

Here is my connection of half full circuit operation

  Here is another half full circuit  on my wiring at the fan motor

WEEK 10 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 10 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 11.11.2015

Tittle: Coupling method between Two Dc motor

Content:The reason to use of this method is to get the higher output voltage from the generator. From the experiment done, the percentage of the output voltage after apply of this method is increasing until 100%  from its original output voltage.

The connection between the two fans is in series so that the fan can take more voltage due to the motor of the fan will spin faster than either of the original motors. The weakness of using this series method is the torque. Therefore, the suitable type of fan is important to less the torque. If the fan is connected in parallel, the result is the fan motor will deliver more torque than its original motor and the weakness is the speed of the fan motor is limited. Below is the way on how to couple the two fan motor.

The precaution that needed during the coupling process is the nut should screw up tightly so that the motor will operating more efficient.The position must be really in series in order the motor  to function correctly.

WEEK 9 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 9 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 5.11.2015

Tittle: Modification of the fan

Content:The fan is modified by adding the Dc motor of 3 Volt.This is one of the method to increase the output voltage from the generator.The result of the maximum output from generator after applying this method is 3.6Volt.Here is the picture after the fan is already modified:

The fan for the generator

WEEK 8 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 8 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 28.10.2015

Tittle: Start to create the coding for the software(Arduino)

Content: From referring the the expert friends and you tube,I finally achieved to create or modified my own program.It is quite simple so that easy to explain and people can easily understand.The coding is about the to switch the system from using the main power supply to the battery and vice versa.

The system will switch to the main power supply if the voltage in the battery reach a certain limit which is 3.6 Volt and after the battery is fully charge(12Volt),the arduino will send the signal to relay to switch the system to use the power from the battery.   Below is my coding :

WEEK 7 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 7 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 21.10.2015

Tittle:Connection and function of the relay

Content:The number of relay used in this project is 2.The function of the relay in this project is to trigger the signal from the Arduino and send the signal to the charging circuit.

Below is the conection if the relay:

relay circuit

Arduino connection

WEEK 6(SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 6(SEMESTER  2)

Date: 14.10.2015

Tittle: Solving the problem how to connect the boost converter with the Arduino (HARDWARE PART)

Content:The output from the boost converter is 12Volt but the maximum input for the Arduino is 5Volt.The negative effect if we supply more than 5Volt to the input Arduino is the circuit of Arduino will burned.Therefore,I have to take the precaution before the incident happen to my project.

Finally I got the idea to  buy the voltage divider circuit.The function of this circuit is to calculate and decrease the number of voltage from the boost converter circuit to the Arduino circuit.

Below is the picture of voltage divider and how it connect to the Arduino.

WEEK 5 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 5 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 7.10.2015

Tittle: Study about the programming

Content:For my project,I would like to explore about the arduino.From the information in the website and also the Youtube,I had learn how to make the simple coding via Arduino.

 

Here is the link from the youtube that I had refer to familiar with the Arduino 

 

I also learn from my friends who are expertised in the programming especially Arduino language.For the exact coding I used for my project,I will attach it in my final report =)

WEEK 4 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 4 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 30.9.2015

Tittle: Capacitor is used to make the current and voltage increase

Content:The problem is the output current from the generatot is too small which is 0.005mA.From my research,the capacitor can be used to increase the output current by its charging and discharging method.Below is the circuit of the charging method by using the capacitor.

The result for this method is not really obey my objective because when come to the discharging process it have and infulence the number of voltage.The detail explaination I will come out in the report.

WEEK 3 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 3 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 23.9.2015

Tittle: TESTING FOR THE BOOSTER CONVERTER

Content:There is various type of boost converter.To choose the suitable converter,we have to know the maximum output voltage from cooler fan then we can choose the range for the boost converter.For my project,the maximum output is 0.5 Volt.The obejective of my project is to get 12 Volt output voltage.Therefore, I  have to find the range of boost converter between 0.5 Volt until 12 Volt.

From my research,the near and suitable boost converter for my project is 0.5 Volt until 30Volt.Below is the picture of the my suitable boost converter.

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WEEK 2(semester 2)

WEEK 2(semester 2)

Date: 16.9.2015

Tittle: Result for testing the maximum voltage that can be produced by the cooler fan

Content: I am using 2 cooler fan which is similar in size.(15cmx15cm)The first cooler fan is connected to the power supply directly.The second cooler fan is put near to the first cooler fan.The output from the second cooler fan is connected to the multimeter and the reading of the maximum voltage can be produced  is 0.5V.Below is the picture of the cooler fan.

 

 

WEEK 1 (SEMESTER 2)

WEEK 1 (SEMESTER  2)

Date: 10.9.2015

Tittle: Searching about the component

Content: For this semester,I have to do the prototype about my project.I have already survey about the main component that I have to buy to proceed with this project.Below is the list of the main component.

1. Dc motor/generator
2. Fan
3. Booster circuit
4. Arduino
5. Voltage divider circuit
6. Resistor
7. Switch
8. Wire
9. Polystrene
10. Board

After surveying all the prices,I am starting to buy the all component for testing about how much of maximum voltage should be produced by the fan.Next week i will explain about my result.=) stay tuned.

WEEK 13

Date:8.5.2015

Title:Compiling the proposal report

Content:Alhamdulillah.. Allah give the strength for me to complete all of the task for this subject in a given time.This week is the week that student should submit the report to the supervisor.

Last but not least,I want to thank my supervisor, sir Saharuddin Bin Othman who help me a lot in this Final Year Project 1.Not to forget to my parent who always support me in many way and always give a motivation to me to go through this project.

I hope that my proposal report will be approved to allow me to continue my Final Year Project 2 in next semester.Thank you.

WEEK 12

Date:1.5.2015

Title:Improve the block diagram

Content:After the presentation,there is some part that should be improved based on the comment from the assessor .The comment is refer to block diagram.The boost converter circuit should be include in the block diagram so that the schematic diagram is more clear and easy to understand.Below is the new block diagram:

WEEK 11

Date:24.4.2015

Title:FYP presentation

Content:Alhamdulillah... I am done with my presentation for this Final Year Project for semester 1.

Below is the picture of us who already done for the presentation.A very much thank you to my assessor,Madam Nulida and Miss Najiyah.The comment and idea from them is very useful for me to improve my project for the Final Year Presentation for next semester. 

WEEK 10

Date:17.4.2015

Title:study for FYP presentation

Content:Due to the postpone date of FYP 1 presentation,i continue my study about this project,In this week,i had understand about my programming which is arduino.

Arduino is an open-source physical computing platform based on a simple i/o board and a development environment that implements the Processing or Wiring language. Arduino can be used to develop stand-alone interactive objects or can be connected to software on your computer (e.g. Flash, Processing, MaxMSP). The open-source IDE can be downloaded for free (currently for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux).

The Arduino Uno can be powered via the USB connection or with an external power supply. The power source is selected automatically.

WEEK 9

Date:10.4.2015

Title:FYP 1 Briefing

Content:The meeting is held on the ttl 1.The briefing is given by the lecturer (sir adzlan).The meeting was starting from 3.00pm until 4.00p.m

The content of the briefing is:

• The exact date of the FYP 1  WILL be held which is on WEEK 10 (wednesday ,8 April 2015).

• The info that should be present for the Fyp 1 in date stated  above which is:

= INTRODUCTION
=OBJECTIVE
= PROBLEM STATEMENT
= LITERATURE REVIEW
= METHADOLOGY
= CONCLUSION

The exact date of the submission of the proposal report of FYP1  which is on WEEK 13 .

The info that should be in the proposal report for the Fyp 1 which is

= INTRODUCTION

=OBJECTIVE

= PROBLEM STATEMENT

= LITERATURE REVIEW

= METHADOLOGY

= CONCLUSION

=REFERENCES 

 

WEEK 8

Date:3.4.2015

Title:Create the flowchart

Content:From the literature reviwe last week,i already can implement the idea of those three project and come out with my own project with the flowchart below:)

This flowchart consist of wind turbine,generator,controller(arduino) and cicuit breaker

The detail about this flowchart will be explained in the proposal report soon....=)

WEEK 7

Date:27.3.2015

Title:Literature Review

Content:I had done my review in several projects.The list of the name is shown below:

• Development of Portable Power Supply Using Hot Water.

        Source from thermal energy

        Objective of this project is to design and develop a thermoelectric generator battery charger that           uses hot water source as the direct input power

•  Streetlight Using LED With Rechargeable Source

          Source from solar energy

         Objective of this project is to understand the operation of solar technology to provide the                     improvement in street light and LED can be used as street lighting for changed the mercury and           sodium lamp in order to save the consumption of electrical energy.

•  Portable Solar LED

          Source from solar energy

          Objective of this project is to design a system for charge battery in emergency case during                 outdoor activities or travel and so on.



The detail about the project will be explained in the proposal report later.=)

WEEK 6

Date:13.3.2015

Title:Research about generator

For this week,i would like to search about the type of generator.Finally,i found that the suitable type of generator for mt project is DC generatot.

From the research,generator is a machine which converts mechanical energy (or power) into electrical energy (or power). This energy conversion is based on the principle of production of dynamically induced emf.


According to Faraday Law, when a conductor moves in a magnetic field (thereby cutting the magnetic flux lines), a dynamically induced emf is produced in the conductor. The magnitude of generated emf can be given by emf equation of DC generator. If a closed path is provided to the moving conductor then generated emf causes a current to flow in the circuit.


Hence, the basic essential parts of an electric generator are :

• A magnetic field 

• A conductor or conductors which can so move as to cut the flux.
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Here are one of the video which make me more understand about the principle of generator.

WEEK 5

Date:6.3.2015

Title:Research about the cooler fan

Content:In this week,I was searching for the suitable cooler fan that can be used.There are many types of cooler fan.Below is the example of the cooler fan and will be used in this project:

Below is the characteristic of the cooler fan:

Description/ Specification of DC Brushless Cooling Fan

We are instrumental in providing to our valuable customers excellent quality DC Brushless Cooling Fan which is available with following specification:- Size: 120x120x38mm Motor: DC Brushless Axial Fan Volt: 12v / 24v /48v Features: Water Proof/PWM/FG/RD/Thermal Type: Fan Brand Name: SENSDAR Model Number: 12038 Place of Origin: Guangdong, China (Mainland) Voltage: 12v / 24v / 48v Motor: DC Brushless Type Frame: PBT ( UL94v-0) Warranty: 1 Year Bearing: Sleeve/Ball Standard Airflow: 80.5-260CFM Standard Speed: 2000-5000RPM Blade: 7 Blades

After done the searching,I went to meet my supervisor and ask his opinion about the cooler fan.Then,finally he said that the cooler fan can be used in my project soon.