IAN J. FRANK (ME)

Preliminary Project Plan

P08427 – LED Lighting Technologies

Preliminary Project Plan Project Name

LED Lighting Technologies for a Sustainable Lighting Solution in Developing Nations

Project Number P08427 – Will need a P094XX Number at some point

Project Family Sustainable Products, Systems, and Technologies Track

Track Sustainable Technologies for the Third World

Start Term 2008-2 for MSD1

End Term 2008-3 for MSD2

Potential Faculty Guide Dr. Robert Stevens Tentative (Mechanical Engineering)

Faculty Consultant Dr. Vincent Amuso (EE) Choice

Primary Customer Inhabitants of Developing Nations who currently live without light of electricity

Phase 0: PlanningMission Statement

Product DescriptionCurrently two billion people live without clean, healthy, reliable lighting or power. Many of these people use gas and oil lamps, which produce a great deal of soot and carbon dioxide in addition to consuming vast amounts of fuel to produce relatively little usable lighting. This project seeks to provide a clean, reliable, inexpensive, and non-power-dependent source of light for the Third World. While there may be many possible solutions which arise from this project, at the moment it is proposed that LED lighting technologies be used as they have a high efficiency and a nearly unmatched lifetime.

Key Business Goals To provide a reliable and low cost lighting system for people in developing nations who live

without a clean/healthy light source or power To create a product which will operate in a clean manner, while still having high durability,

life span, and versatility To create a sustainable solution to the lighting deficit in the Third World

Primary MarketPeople in developing nations currently living without a clean/healthy light source or power

Secondary Market Customers looking for sustainable solutions for recreational lighting (camping, backpacking,

etc.) Charitable organizations looking to sponsor lighting programs in developing nations May have aspects applicable to applications for domestic, commercial, and industrial lighting

in industrialized nations

Phase 0: PlanningMission Statement (Continued)

Secondary Market Customers looking for sustainable solutions for recreational lighting (camping, backpacking,

etc.) Charitable organizations looking to sponsor lighting programs in developing nations May have aspects applicable to applications for domestic, commercial, and industrial lighting in

industrialized nationsAssumptions and Constraints Lighting system must be self-sustaining, in that it must draw its power from locally available sources such

as the sun. Product must be as durable and maintenance-free as possible Components should be designed for long life Product must be as low cost as possible while still maintaining a high degree of quality. Product must be portable (Generally will be moved in and out of living space for charging and use)

Stakeholders End Users - People in developing nations who will have a source of light thanks to the efforts of this project LED Manufacturer/Supplier - the source of the base technology to be used Environment - Replacement of kerosene lamps will reduce the quantity of pollution to the environment due

to burning fossil fuels for light. Humanitarian Organizations - Sponsoring organizations who will give the product to families in developing

nations. RIT - Will be Supporter of this venture and receive name recognition for the product when/if it becomes an

actively used product U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Potential sponsors (via a P3 grant)

Phase 0: PlanningStaffing Requirements

Mechanical Engineers 2Mechanical engineers would be in charge develop the overall package for the LED technology. A fixture to encase the LEDs needs to be developed that would suit the area where the lighting will be positioned. CAD experience as well as some manufacturing experience is necessary to develop a finished product.

Electrical Engineers 2These students will need to be able to apply their knowledge of electrical systems in order to interface the LED lighting with the available power source. The power sources available will range from grid power to solar power. In the case of sources like solar radiation, they will also have to take into account the need for energy storage within the unit or is a common storage unit for several lighting units on the system. Also, electrical engineers will prepare the electronic hardware to be mounted into the device.

Industrial and Systems Engineers1This student will apply their knowledge of manufacturing efficiency and sustainability to help with the production and sustainable systems objectives of this particular project. These portions of the project will be especially important when looking to produce a lighting system for the third world as it will have to be very affordable and have a long life time while being able to stand up to the potentially extreme conditions it may be subjected to.

Industrial Design1This student will head up the cosmetic design of the product. Regardless of the end application of the lighting system, the units will have to be visually appealing in addition to meeting all of the functional criteria for the product – Industrial Design will play a key roll in this portion of the project.

Business MajorsConsultantThe business major will not be needed until the end of the project when the product can be marketed and sold to various customers. The primary customer will be RIT, but an entrepreneurial opportunity will be developed so that the product can be used in various markets publically. Skills in management and entrepreneurship will be helpful.

Phase 0: PlanningIntellectual Property Considerations

Intellectual Property Considerations

Due to the philanthropic nature of this project, all work to be completed by students is expected to be released to the public domain. Students, Faculty, Staff, and other participants in the project will be expected to release rights to their designs, documents, drawings, etc., to the public without constraint. Students, Faculty, and Staff associated with the project are encouraged to publish findings, data, and results openly.

Phase 0: PlanningPreliminary Work Breakdown

StructureThree Week Project Plan

Person Week 0 - 1(03 Dec 07)

Week 1 - 2(10 Dec 07)

Week 2 - 3(17 Dec 07)

All

Establish team values and norms Understand customer needs Present individual "research" to group

Review and understand the project Meet with customers to establish any additional needs Participate in brainstorming session

Meet with faculty guide and consultants (or Brainstorm any additional needs) Determine product target specificationsTeam building exercises/ice breakers Participate in benchmarking session -Identify and gather any additional benchmarking materials - -

ME 1

Introduce project to team Arrange meeting with customers Look into possible interface options and prepare report

Help team get up to speed (Or lead needs brainstorming session) Lead brainstormingArrange the necessary meetings Lead benchmarking session Help others when/where needed

- Focus on human interface portion of benchmarking session -

- Record and publish results from benchmarking and needs evaluation -

ME 2

Review CAD package tutorials Focus on materials and mechanical analysis portion of benchmarking session Look into possible materials and prepare report

Review Fatigue analysis package for deformation, stress, and thermal (heat transfer) analysis

- -

EE 1Review EE analysis programs Focus on power supply portion of benchmarking session Look into power supply options and prepare report

Review chosen control language - -

EE 2Review EE analysis programs Focus on power storage and light emitting portions of

benchmarking sessionLook into storage and lighting options - prepare report

Review MATLAB - -

ISE 1Review CAD tutorials Focus on manufacturing, sustainability, and environmental

concern portions of benchmarking sessionLook into sustainability and DFM options - prepare report

Review sustainability guidelines - -

Phase 0: PlanningPreliminary Work Breakdown

StructureDiagram Representation

Phase 0: PlanningTeam Values and Norms

Punctual Each team member will arrive on time and will notify fellow team members of any expected absences. It is important that the team member ensures that at least one member of the team confirms the notification

ThoroughEach team member is expected to do their assigned work in a manner such that it does not have to be redone by another, and if they feel that they have been assigned too much work to do that they seek out help from other team members or faculty consultants

AccurateEach team member will accurately complete and document their work

Professional and EthicalEach team member will credit work and information to the proper sources and will be trustworthy in all of their dealings.

Demonstrates the core RIT values of SPIRIT.Each team member will remember that they are representing RIT and as such the reputation of RIT and the SD program are reflected in their work.

CommittedEach team member will contribute an equal share to the success of the project and commit to the challenge set before them with the understanding that the SD process should a fun and informative

Phase 0: PlanningGrading and Assessment

Preliminary Grading SchemeGrade Level Senior Design I Senior Design II

DHave multiple concepts in the works with a semi-clear plan for executing at least one of them

Have completed concept development for at least two of the original concepts and have a project production plan for one of the concepts

C Have a concept singled out and in the process of being completed

Have finished concept development and begun working on the final project

B Have a working concept nearly developed Have finished the bulk of product

A Have finished concept development and are ready to proceed with fabrication Have a completed working product

Phase 0: PlanningResource Requirements

PeopleFaculty Guide – Aid with progress of projectFaculty Consultant (Various Departments) – Aid with any issues that may be presentedDave Hathaway – Aid with machiningProfessor Timothy Landschoot – Aid with mechanical testing in labsRIT – Customer

Environment Senior Design Lab – Work SpaceME Shop – Parts FabricationEE Labs – Electronic TestingStorage Space – To store the product, test rigs, and equipmentSystem Dynamics Lab – System Response testingMechanics Lab – Tensile Testing

EquipmentEE Equipment – Soldering, Measuring Equipment, Oscilloscope, Light intensity meterSoftware – MATLAB, LABVIEW, ProEngineer (or equivalent) ME Machine Shop Tools – Production of Prototype

MaterialsAC to DC Converter LED LightsFixture Materials - Aluminum, Screws, Reflector material, Plastic

Phase 1: Concept DevelopmentIdentify Customer Needs

Needs Statements from Facilities Management: Easily standardized between lighting fixtures

Needs to be cheap Recyclable

Avoid bat cave look Try to spread the light out Attain the most foot candles possible

Obtain a light with a higher CRI Better lighting

Specify different colors - white light, warm light, etc. Vandal-resistant Relatively easy to install Keep peak demand low

Decrease energy bill Keep the fixture price low Solar power possible Most cost-effective method for power

Good return on investment Needs to be value in the lighting and in the fixture Long life span Better efficiency of lamp and fixture

Phase 1: Concept DevelopmentIdentify Customer Needs

Graphical Interpretation

Issues and Risks

What kind of power source could be used to attach the LED lighting fixture to the RIT grid?

How can we make it last for many years? How can we avoid making the light like a bat cave? How can we

spread out the light? How can we keep the const of the fixture down? How can we make it easy to install? Is there a way to decrease the peak demand? Is there a way to make the light recyclable? How will we produce the proposed product in a timely manner? How will we develop a system with a long (approximately 100,000hrs)

life time? How will we make an expensive technology product inexpensive

enough to make it viable on the RIT campus? Who will fund the project? Who will buy/lend purchasing aid for the product? How will this stay within the desired environmentally friendly

guidelines? How will we interface all of the components of the product? How will the product be received by the stakeholders, customers, and

end users? What if we lack the abilities to perform the tasks necessary for the

project?

Future PlansWrite EPA P3 Grant or Find another source of

FundingSelect Materials for BenchmarkingRefine PRP by:

Establishing specifications and metrics Establishing more specific team values and norms Potentially redefining grading scheme