We don’t realize what does it(the describe below) mean. could you offer a chart are more detail ,thanks. d. Mounting face with a nominally flat surface about 15 cm x 4 cm This means that …
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Efficiency map
We are a little bit confuse about the “Efficiency map”, what does CV load mean? Is there any details. CV load means constant voltage load. The load voltage will be held constant regardless of the …
When are teams supposed to send spec sheet? When will the teams get the information about the number of points they have been assigned to on the spec sheet?
Specifications sheet will have to be submitted at the final competition on-site. The final points will not be available until the end of the lab dynamometer evaluations.
Graduation date?
As for all 4 of us who plan to execute testing this is the final year of our undergraduate studies we were wondering wheter it would be okay if we graduate at around 15th of …
Cost Consideration: Is there any judgment points that will be awarded for the total converter cost for 500 units as quoted from Digi-Key?
We will not be assigning any points to the cost of the components in the judgement criteria.
Is it necessary to attach the type K temperature sensors to the circuit board or is it sufficient to solder the wires?
Temperature sensor should be mounted in a location to measure the hot-spot temperature, as determined by the team.
Does the temperature sensor have to be mounted outside the housing or inside it?
The temperature sensor needs to measure ‘close-enough’ to the hot-spot temperature as determined by the team — may be a location on the heat-sink, or the case.
Can you provide more information regarding the isolation test of the case power connectors, please?
All the power circuit terminals will be shorted together and hi-pot tester will be used to apply a controlled test voltage between the case and the shorted connection. Leakage current will be monitored for pass/no …
What about the travel reimbursement for the final?
Travel reimbursement process for the final competition will the same as the APEC workshop.
Final Field Test – Participation
Is the faculty advisor allowed to participate in the relay race (as a rider) ? Only student team members are allowed to participate in the relay race. If there are not enough people, the same …