Steam Plant Chiller
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Team Name | Just Chillin' |
Duration | Summer 2014 - Fall 2014 |
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Problem Definition[edit | edit source]
Data collected from the south chiller's current operating condition suggest areas of inefficiencies, leading to unnecessary operating costs
Project Goals[edit | edit source]
- Specify, order, and install flow, pressure, and temperature sensors
- Develop a working math model of the existing chiller system
- Test math model against current operating conditions
- Develop a control system solution strategy
Specifications[edit | edit source]
- 1.0E6 gal storage tank
- Trending data for 50 thermodynamic states
- HFC-134A
Current System[edit | edit source]
The Current System Model is broken up into 6 stages.
- 2 Chillers
- 8 Compressors
- 2 Cooling Towers
- 2 Pumps
- 2 Condensate Pumps
- Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Tank
Control System Ideas[edit | edit source]
We are looking into adding weather prediction as a means of reducing cost of operation at the South Campus Chiller Plant.
EES Verification[edit | edit source]
Media:Simple_math_model_8-5-2014.pdf
The program Engineering Equation Solver (EES) is used to model the current chiller system, and estimate the efficiency using inputs of chiller generated and fuel usage.
Team Members[edit | edit source]
Ali Almater:
Major: BS in Mechanical Engineering |
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Patrick Frome:
Major: BS in Mechanical Engineering |
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Darvin Thornton:
Major: BS in Mechanical Engineering |
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Christopher Thilmony:
Major: BS in Mechanical Engineering |
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Design Review Presentation[edit | edit source]
Media:Design_Review_Just_Chillin.pdf
Team Meeting Minutes[edit | edit source]
Media:First_Client_Meeting_Notes_Just_Chillin.pdf
Media:Meeting_Minutes_6-24-14_Just_Chillin.pdf
Media:Meeting_Minutes_7-1-14_Just_Chillin.pdf
Media:Meeting_Minutes_7-8-14_Just_Chillin.pdf