Project Molalla Microprocessor-based Charge Controller Team Andrew Melton John Turner Antoinette Realica Advisor Dr. Lu Industry Representative Mr. Andrew Hui Intel Corp. October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
Overview Introduction September Goals Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
Introduction Build a microprocessor-based charge controller Select between pre-existing charging source and solar-powered charging source Molalla Product October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
Introduction Implemented in hybrid vehicles Photo taken from: www.toyota.com Implemented in hybrid vehicles Environmentally-friendly Flexibility in vehicle power source selection Present and future technologies October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
September Goals PSpice Modeling Designs for components Research DC-DC converter and sources Designs for components Bill of materials Research October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
Accomplishments Functional Specifications 1.0 Website Narrowed down boost designs Consulted local part suppliers Began PSpice simulations PIC Programming Research October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
Plans Further PSpice Modeling Select boost topology Small scale model DC-DC converter Select boost topology Small scale model Acquire materials Research October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
Concerns/Issues Acquiring components for accurate testing Staying on schedule and within budget Creating effective PIC transfer function Maintaining efficiency large voltage gain = high component stresses October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
Conclusions Progress Functional Specifications 1.0 Search for materials Small scale model http://www.classickidstv.co.uk/captainplanet/rings.jpg October, 2005 University of Portland School of Engineering
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