Mechanical Engineering Department

Major Project (January-June 2018)

Development Report-1
Date of Submission: 9/3/18
Group No. : 5
Name of Students: 1) Piyush Khandait 2) Pranay Badade
3) Pranjal Satyarthi 4) Prateek Sethiya
Project Guide: Professor Abhishek David

Contents
1) Problem Statement:-

The main drawback of solar energy is that it cannot be used in night, so in this project we are
attempting to use the solar energy in night by storing it in a mixture of water and ethylene glycol,
that can be used later. The working of the system is done with the help of conventional resources
to reduce the use of electricity and control the harmful emissions.

2) Objectives Of Project:-

To limit the use of non-renewable energy sources in future.

To store the energy from the source i.e Sun and utilize it in night time.
( By the use of water + glycol)
To utilize the energy to attain the maximum efficiency.

3) Methodology:-

The steps we follow are as follows;

*Parameter selection
*Determined the operating condition
*Determine the operating time
*Calculations regarding the Determined Data
 *Marketing approach
*Overall cost estimation
*Fabrication

4) Schematic Diagram Of Model:-

5) List Of Components /Parts Purchased:-

*Tubes for collector{Al} 3 metres

*Pump{.25 hp}
*Storage tank{10 litres}
*Plastic can{Room purpose}
*Air fan
*Sheet metal{1 m2}
*Glass { 2mm }
*Insulation Material

6) Estimated Cost:-

S.No COMPONENTS QUANTITY COST

(Approx.)

1 Glass 2 650/-

2 Plywood 5x5 ft 1200/-

3 Pipe (1.25cm) 36ft 700/-

4 Steel Plate 3x3ft 300/-

5 Pipe(2.54cm) 6ft 250/-

6 Black Paint & Brush 500ml & 1 150/-

7 Pump (0.25 hp) 1 1500/-

8 Ethylene Glycol 12 lt. 1600/-

9 Storage tank 2 1000/-

10 Cotton 5kg 150/-

11 Fan(12V,0.2Amp) 1 250/-

12 Battery 1 200/-

13 PVC Pipe 6ft 100/-

Total Cost 8050/-