Solar Power Cube v17.10: Difference between revisions

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  Sept 2017: Part selection complete for solar panel, electric motor, power unit (less drive belt and gears)
  Sept 2017: Part selection complete for solar panel, electric motor, power unit (less drive belt and gears)


'''Power Cube Working Document''': ["https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KNVP2O3KogC6jyxMuRALWTxrYjyCJ4ChjeZsJVdqHsg/edit#gid=1"]
 




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===Solar Panel===
===Solar Panel===


  [[Image:PC17.10-Solar-Panel.png Solar Panel]]
   Voltage: 36.1 VDC
   Voltage: 36.1 VDC
   Amps: 7.76 A
   Amps: 7.76 A
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===Hydraulic Motor===
===Hydraulic Motor===


 
  [[Image:PC17.10-Hydr-Motor.png Hydraulic Motor|200px]]
  31.88 cubic inch / revolution
  SAE 10 ports
  SAE 4 case drain


==Calculations==
==Calculations==
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===Power input / output===
===Power input / output===


280 W / (746 W/HP) = 0.375 HP
  Input: 280 W / (746 W/HP) = 0.375 HP
 


===Max RPM input / output===
===Max RPM input / output===
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===Max Torque input / output===
===Max Torque input / output===
==Power Cube Working Document==
  ["https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KNVP2O3KogC6jyxMuRALWTxrYjyCJ4ChjeZsJVdqHsg/edit#gid=1"]

Revision as of 10:53, 29 September 2017

Solar Power Cube 17.10

This design employs a solar panel to drive a hydraulic pump. Here are the latest updates:

Sept 2017: Part selection complete for solar panel, electric motor, power unit (less drive belt and gears)



Specifications

Solar Panel

 PC17.10-Solar-Panel.png Solar Panel
 Voltage: 36.1 VDC
 Amps: 7.76 A
 Watts: 280
 Cells: 72
 Dimensions: 77.4in (1,966mm) x 39.4in (1,000mm) x 2in (50mm)
 Weight: 57.3lb (26kg) 

DC Motor and Controller

 PC17.10-500W-DC-Motor.png 500W DC Motor
 Power: 500 Watt
 Voltage: 36 VDC
 Amps Max: 17.8 
 Max RPM: 2500
 Reversible
 Brushes and permanent magnets
 Diameter: 4 1/4" 
 Body Length: 4"
 Shaft: 23mm x 11.9mm shaft (threaded)
 
 Controller: 3.25" x 2.5" x 1.5"
 Weight: 9 OZ

Hydraulic Power Unit

 PC17.10-Hydr-Power-Unit.png Hydraulic Power Unit
 Power 5 HP 3600 RPM
 Flow 2 GPM max.
 Pressure 2500 PSI max.
 Reservoir 1.1 gallons
 Shaft 1/2" dia. x 7/8" w/keyway
 Rotation CW
 Ports 3/8" NPT pressure
 Return 3/8" & 3/4" NPT
 Orientation Vertical
 Size 10" x 10" x 10"
 Shpg. 13 lbs.

Hydraulic Motor

 PC17.10-Hydr-Motor.png Hydraulic Motor
 31.88 cubic inch / revolution
 SAE 10 ports
 SAE 4 case drain

Calculations

Power input / output

 Input: 280 W / (746 W/HP) = 0.375 HP


Max RPM input / output

Max Torque input / output

Power Cube Working Document

 ["https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KNVP2O3KogC6jyxMuRALWTxrYjyCJ4ChjeZsJVdqHsg/edit#gid=1"]