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Introduction

 During the senior year in Mechanical Engineering Technology program, a solar tracker was designed and manufactured to be used during Mechanical Engineering Technology labs. The solar tracker will be able to rotate 15 degrees per hour by keeping it in line with changing position of the sun as the sky daily. The solar tracker was designed by calculating the need of the motor speed, allowable load, estimated solar input, and desired efficiency.

Design requirement

The solar tracker will meet the following requirements. 

  • The solar tracker must weigh less than 40 lbs.

  • The solar tracker must support the solar panel, motor, and shaft weight (15lbs) 

  • The solar tracker must rotate 15 degrees per hour.

  • The solar tracker must have a minimum height of 10 in.

  • The solar tracker must have a maximum height of 30 in.

  • The solar tracker must have a maximum width of 24 in.

  • The solar tracker must cost less than $150.

  • The solar tracker must be made of non-corrosive material. 

  • The solar tracker must meet all government and industry safety standards.

  • The solar tracker must be able to fold and storage into drawer.

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