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Solar powered Wireless Infrared Monitoring System

Needs Statement:

“There is a need for an improved method of monitoring critical equipment under operation in power plants.”



Goal Statement:

“Design a proposed complete system that can monitor a wide range of equipment for problematic operation.”



Objectives:

  1. Decrease equipment interference on operating systems.
  2. Create cost savings through the elimination of need for numerous existing systems.
  3. Decrease manual work needed for preventative maintenance.
  4. Design a stand-alone system that does not consume any auxiliary power.



Our Sponsor:

Siemens Energy Incorporated

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The S.W.I.M.S Design Team

Meet The Team

Michelle Hopkins

Project Manager

Mechanical Engineer

Michelle is a senior in Mechanical Engineering completing her final year as a Co-op with Siemens Energy. She specialized in, and is currently working on, Thermal Systems. She is currently a founding brother of the FSU Chapter of Theta Tau. Michelle plans to accept a full offer from Siemens Energy at the conclusion of the spring semester.

Nixon Lormand

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Nixon is a senior in Mechanical Engineering completing his final year. He specializes in mechatronics and robotics. Nixon is a member of ASME, NSBE, and Theta Tau and runs a blog about a robotics project he is a part of. He also does robotics research for Dr. Moore at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.

Kenny Bacerra

Lead Electrical/Computer Engineer

Electrical & Computer Engineer

Kenny is a senior and is double majoring in Computer and Electrical Engineering. He is an active member of SHPE and IEEE. He specializes in programming and embedded system software. Currently, he has an offer from PG&E as an IT Developer. He is interested in going back for his Masters in Computer Engineering after spending some time in industry.

Jonathan Jennings

Prototyping Chair

Mechanical Engineer

Jonathan is a senior in Mechanical Engineering and specializes in mechanical design/simulation. He is a founding brother and current President of the FSU Chapter of Theta Tau. He has previously interned at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in their Research and Development Department. He would like to pursue a career in Automotive or Marine Design.

Joseph Besler

Procurement Chair

Mechanical Engineer

Joseph is a senior in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Physics & Mathematics. He is the secretary for SAE and interned for US Patent and Trademark Office. Joseph hopes to begin his engineering career in spring by getting a full time offer.

Alexander Hull

Programming Chair

Computer Engineer.

Alex is a senior in Computer Engineering. He has interned at National Institute of Standards and Technology as well as worked under Dr. Edward Jones on an automated grading program. Alex plans on attending graduate school for Artificial Intelligence after gaining experience in the workforce.

Dr. Patrick Hollis

Mechanical Engineering Advisor

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Dr. Rajendra Arora

Electrical Engineering Advisor

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Project Plan & Specification

Midterm I Report

Midterm I Presentation

Siemens Kickoff Presentation

Interim Design Proposal

Meeting Minutes Fall 2014

Meeting Minutes Spring 2015

Progress Presentation

Restated Scope

Operation Manual

Design for Manufacturing and Reliability

Midterm II Presentation

Midterm III Presentation

Group 14 Poster

Final Report

Project Background

This project has been initiated and delegated to our Senior Design Team of Florida State University’s Mechanical Engineering Program by Siemens Energy in order to investigate a more effective, simplified preventative maintenance technique incorporating the use of Infrared Technology. Siemens has expressed their interest in a conceptual design of a Wireless Infrared Monitoring System that will monitor the temperature of fossil fuel power plant equipment for problematic operation. They wish for this designed system to ultimately reduce costs through replacement of existing thermocouples and vibration-monitoring devices currently used preventative maintenance.

The conceptualized system consists of five major subsystems: the Infrared Camera, the Pan Tilt Module, the Wireless Communication Module, the Power System, and the Mounting Structure. The Infrared Camera will survey the selected targets thoroughly, precisely, and without interfering with the equipment. The Pan Tilt Module will control the camera’s position allowing it to target a wide range of equipment reducing the need for a large amount of systems. The Wireless Communication Module, consisting of a microcomputer and wireless adapter, will filter, package, and communicate the infrared data to the control room. The Power System will consist of an accurately sized solar panel, charge controller, battery, and inverter to properly power the system throughout the year making it self-sustaining. Finally, the Mounting Structure will consist of the pole, weather enclosure, and fasteners necessary to house, secure, and protect all the components from the elements. These subsystem components will be selected and procured to produce a proof of concept prototype that will demonstrate the function and construction of the designed system. Each of these five major subsystems must be integrated correctly for each of their respective functions to contribute to final success of the system.

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