Our team will create a power solution for a hypothetical rover exploring the surface of the asteroid named Psyche. There are calculated and known surface and environmental conditions that are available to the team to use in their calculations for a power solution. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/88008635466 Video Research poster View the poster Sponsor…

This project models and designs a photovoltaic and battery system to support rover mobility on the surface of asteroid (16) Psyche. Using environmental data and system simulations, the team evaluated various power configurations and identified a feasible solution that avoids energy deficits. The final design supports consistent low-speed rover movement and offers a feasible foundation…

The focus of this project is to design a device that will serve as a modular power station that can harvest solar energy on the surface of 16-Psyche. The design will include a solar tracking mechanism and a charging mechanism for smaller science rovers. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/84925580760 Video Research poster View the poster…

This project supported the NASA Psyche Mission Team by designing a reliable and energy-efficient power system using Radioisotope Power Systems, or RPS, for baseline power and hydrogen fuel cells for peak demands and backup, ensuring uninterrupted functionality in extreme and uncertain environmental conditions. This is supplemented with a 3D model of the power system, as…

The challenge addressed by this project is the lack of accessible, visual teaching tools for illustrating transformer concepts in educational environments. The objective is to develop two demonstration devices that translate abstract electromagnetic principles into observable, physical phenomena. It aims to teach core characteristics of transformers and power electronics to accrue interest in an underrepresented…

We’ve designed a smart control system for an electronically controlled window covering designed to aid the heating and cooling systems in existing homes. The system takes local weather data and combines that with sensor readings to determine the optimal control state. To aid the efficiency goal we have a power system that minimizes the need…

GridScout is a smart data collection and model creation tool for electric power distribution systems that allows for rapid in-field distribution network modeling during equipment installation and maintenance via a mobile device application operated by technicians and other utility personnel. Overall functionality of the application is achieved through means of cellular assisted geolocation, development of…

Simulate a grid environment using Grid2op python package that is dominated by a renewable power generation source and create a friendly HMI that can be used to monitor the variability of power generation which in turn will improve the reliability of the power grid. Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/9167605334 Research poster View the poster Sponsor…

Our project is the design of a light-weight, portable, solar PV system equipped with a battery that has a collapsing mechanism built in. This mechanism reduces the system’s profile, making it more streamlined in order to reduce the mechanical stress induced from high speed winds created by hurricanes, tornados and severe thunderstorms. Demo Day Zoom…

Our team has developed a power monitoring device for plug-in household items. The Power Quality Logger will allow any user to identify larger loads throughout the home and devices that are in need of repair or replacement. The device has been designed to upload and store power data including Voltage, Amperage, Frequency, THD, Power Factor,…