利用電化學合成P型半導體--碘化銅(CuI)光感測器的製作
碘化銅（CuI）為一種P型半導體，在一般文獻中大部分被用做催化劑，合成極為不易。我們利用一簡單電化學合成的方式，可將銅控制在一價銅( Cu?O )，如在有碘離子( I－ )的溶液中便形成CuI。在這研究中我們將所合成出之P 型半導體CuI 製成光感測器，在偵測不同光強時有良好的線性關係(r2=0.9961)。在光感測器的實驗中我們利用CuI 電極，讓它接受光照，使其電流產生光電流，如果能儲存其光電流能量，就可成為一太陽能電池，利用其原理，未來可以發展成為替代能源。 CuI is a kind of P type of semiconductor in the general literatures. Most of the CuI is use to catalyst. Except that, CuI is difficult to synthesis. We use a simple way of Electoctrochemistry complex to keep Cu?O under controlling. For example, in the I- solution, Cu becomes CuI. In the study, we make the synthesis P type of semiconductor to be light sensor. In different lightness, the procedure showed good linearity(r2=0.9961) In the light sensor, we use CuI pole to accept sunlight. Then the current will produce light current. If we could store the energy of light current, it will be a solar energy battery. When we apply the theory, it can develop to be substitute energy.\r
評估不同有機酸用於燃料電池之可行性
本研究主要著重在以三極式電化學測試探討不同有機酸燃料甲酸、草酸、檸檬酸與不同觸媒Pt/C、PtRu/C、PtPd/C 在陽極電極的氧化反應之研究。從CV 圖可得知，分子量較低的甲酸有較低的氧化電位。以CV 與LSV 圖可知，以較高的氧化電流區分，是以PtRu/C 為三種觸媒中最適合當陽極電極的；若以穩定度區分，則以PtPd/C 為最佳。我們挑選PtRu/C 此觸媒進行燃料電池放電性能測試，得到的電流不高，原因在於配置的甲酸溶液為1M，甲酸在PtRu/C 電極反應太快，質傳推動力不足，使得燃料供應不足，造成電位迅速下降。This main target of this study is using three-electrode cells to choose which Formic Acid, Oxalic Acid or Citric Acid and Pt/C, PtRu/C or PtPd/C are better for fuel cell. From CV test, Formic acid which structure is simple has the lowest oxidation potential. Combine CV with LSV, if we focus on current, PtRu/C is the best catalyst for fuel cell. But if we focus on Stability, PtPd/C has the best of them. We choose PtRu/C to do the cell performance test. The current density isn’t enough high, this is because the concentration of formic acid is just 1M. Oxidation reaction of formic acid on PtRu/C is very fast. Mass transfer driving isn’t enough for this high reaction rate, so the potential drop is very fast.
Transiency
Transiency… something which only stays for a short time, and changes\r frequently. You’re probably wondering now what this has to do with our sports and\r we must admit that at first sight it really doesn’t seem to, but think of the world an\r how many changes sports have experienced. Is it not time we thought of how sports\r facilities could be improved? And what if you were told that there would be an\r “ever-changing” sports centre which you could use?\r You really might get the chance to use such a sports centre one day, and that’s\r what our idea is all about. A multipurpose sports center is what you could call it, but\r it’s not in the least like any one you’ve seen before. In places like Hong Kong, where\r space is everything, multipurpose sports centers are common, but they always have\r so many colored clines that tend to confuse both players on the court and spectators\r off the court. Just how often have you seen referees and players arguing about\r whether the ball is out or not? And how often have you found that you are not\r enjoying the game as much as you should? Yup, we’re sure it happens all the time,\r but you don’t have to worry anymore, as our innovative design will solve all your\r problems. Yes, its time for us to change…\r In our dream sports mat, we’ll have lines which can change and also detectors to\r tell you where the balls land. You’re probably thinking, “Lines which change?”, and\r yes that’s it! The perfect solution to all those confusing lines would be lines which\r could change their positions. And to do this, we’ve made use of some new technology\r called ‘E-INK’ which would make this possible. Of course it sounds like something\r which is really costly but in fact, this technology doesn’t cost that much and its really\r durable, so it’s really worth the money to start changing. Moreover, these mats can\r also be rolled up and stored somewhere else, so when you don’t need to use the sports\r ground you can just pack it up and the venue can be used for other purposes.
Cable Stripper
PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH \r The purpose of this project is to provide a cost-effective and efficient way of \r stripping electrical conductors, with thicknesses of 16mm up to 70mm in diameter, \r of their isolation. The current methods that are available are unsafe and unpractical. \r Therefore this project determines a safe way of stripping cables and also provides a \r new product to improve the worker’s safety during the process of stripping cables. \r PROCEDURES \r The solution can be found by doing research on the types of cable isolations \r currently on the market. By talking to the workers who use these types of tools, and \r strip these types of cables on a daily basis, I can comprehend the problems posed by \r the present methods and provide a solution. \r DATA \r An electrical cable is commonly a conductive wire surrounded by a nonconductive, \r insulation sleeve. In order to splice two cables together or connect the \r cable to an electrical device, the conductive wire inside the sleeve needs to be \r exposed. \r Numerous tools have been developed for slitting and stripping the electrical \r cable in order to expose the said conductive wire. The simplest tool is a knife with \r which the user makes an annular cut in the sheathing. The end portion of the \r sheathing then is pulled away exposing the individually insulated wires and the bare \r ground wire. The knife may also be used to cut away a short portion of the \r insulation at the ends of the wires. During both operations the user has to be \r extremely careful, or else the knife blade may damage the insulation around the \r internal wires and even nick the conductor or he may injure himself. To do so the \r user must first cut away several inches of the plastic sheathing at the end of the \r cable. A short length of the insulation then is removed from around each end of the \r conductors. \r As an alternative to using a knife, various scissors-like wire strippers have been \r developed. Although such scissors-like wire strippers are effective for removing the \r insulation from individual wires within an electrical cable, they are not efficient for \r removing the sheathing from the end of the cable in order to expose the individually \r insulated wires. \r A disadvantage of using a conventional knife and with using the known wire \r stripper is that a cable having a relatively thick insulation sleeve is difficult to strip \r and thus prepare for connections, since conventional wire stripping tools and other \r conventional devices, such as knives or tools with enclosed blades are inefficient for \r stripping thicker cable jackets. \r A further disadvantage of the known wire strippers is that, its basic \r characteristic dictates that the degree of friction between the tool and the wire after \r the insulation has been ringed will be high. This occasions no particular difficulty \r when only a short length of insulation is to be removed from the end of the wire. \r However, when yards and yards of insulation are to be stripped, as may be the case \r when reel ends are to be prepared for scrapping, the conventional wire stripper \r generates so much friction that it cannot be efficiently utilised. \r CONCLUSION \r The developed product enables workers to effectively strip electrical \r conductors without any impeding danger to themselves or the risk of damaging said \r cable. It is cost-effective and saves a lot of time. After several tests of the product no \r problems have been encountered up to this point.
Sub-Explorer
I came up with the idea to build a small submarine after researching the internet and discovering the problems in which divers had to face in dangerous and time consuming tasks. The Remotely Operated Vessel (ROV) was designed to perform hull inspections on boats to look for hull damage and leakage of contaminates such as oil or other chemicals into the water. Search, rescue and recovery, are also common tasks which need to be carried out by the police when searching for objects and items. The ROV has been constructed at a reasonably low cost for submersing in depths down to 10 metres. It is remotely operated therefore needing a tether cable to link up between the computer and the vessel. I built a computer case-top from parts that I already had to eliminate the need for an expensive laptop. A program that I wrote in QBASIC interprets input data from the operator and sends out signals to the various operations on the vessel such as to dive, surface, propel, etc. The entire project consisted of five individual technology processes. Key processes such as Propulsion, Maneuverability, Dive & Surface capability, Imaging system, and the Control system. Each process required a cost effective and practical solution but still needing to function efficiently and be low maintenance. Through continuous testing and trial & error I feel I came up with the best possible solutions with the limited amount of time and money I had to spend. I wouldn’t have got as far as I have without the help and support from friends, family and local businesses. They helped with ideas and advice from time to time, help with funding, and the sponsorship of materials and tools. Now that the ROV is complete, I have been able to trial and test it in a swimming pool. Apart from discovering a few minor leaks in the hull and ‘bugs’ in the computer program, I was able to witness the success of the vessel under operation and find any improvements that could be done to make it work better in future. With further more tests at greater depths the ROV will soon be at the stage where it can perform hull inspections of boats and find lost objects and items underwater. I feel it has the opportunity to be a marketable device to underwater industries all over the world.