Phase 1: Proposal - Stakeholder Needs

To achieve the goals of this project, the following needs have been summarized from our stakeholders:

• Design and construct a phase changing material (PCM) test chamber for use in power plant cooling
• Determine the total pressure drop across the system, and relative pressure drop for hydrostatic pressure
• Feature easily interchangeable parts that accommodate a variety of PCM’s that will alter viscosity of the fluid
• Research potential liquid and particle combinations that can be used in the system
• Design must be cost effective
• Design and construction must be completed by February 2015