For our model, we can set a levelized cost of electricity to determine what our investment expenditures and operation & maintenance (O&M) costs will be. We are still looking into the health costs benefits associated with the reduction of carbon emissions.
We cut some strut to make the base of the cooling loop. However, it seems that the blade of the band saw was dull, so we are currently unable to make the remainder of the cuts. Additionally, we moved the cooling loop into our new room and adjusted the system’s design accordingly. The coupling reducer purchase order is in progress. We are currently talking to a vendor located in another state. The fan still has not arrived.
For our PV panel testing, Mike has completed the electric circuit that will test our solar panels. We plan on attaching the circuit to the solar panel mount as soon as it is built.
Because the fuel cell would not fit through the door frame, we took portions off of it and then moved it into a more suitable environment for testing. As a result, we have begun testing the circuit to see if it operates correctly without malfunctions. We also figured out where the main source of electricity runs through to prevent any injuries in the future. We have to order or find a crossover cable in order to communicate with the data server through the cable. By doing this, we will be able to identify and resolve problems more efficiently. Nevertheless, we have now turned on a portion of the fuel cell data server rack if only for a few minutes.
We will be presenting our poster on Saturday for the UROP Symposium in order to represent what great achievements UCI has been doing this year in undergraduate research.