Final Project Report Redesign Ceilling Fan And Evaluate Effectiveness.pdf

In this project, we focus on using research methods, evaluating the re-engineering and improving the environmental impacts of ceiling fans in phases such as production, heavy consumption

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SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

FINAL PROJECT REPORT

REDESIGN CEILLING FAN AND EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS

Course : Lifelong Development for Engineers

Instructor : Assoc Prof PhD Nguyen Thi Hong Minh

Hanoi, June 2021

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Students: Do Duc Thang - 20163824; Vu Anh Quang - 20163330; Nguyen Van Tu - 20164585 1

CONTENTS

ABSTRACT 2

ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES 3

LIST OF FIGURES 4

LIST OF TABLES 5

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 6

1.1 Ceilling fan introduction 6

1.2 Working principle 7

CHAPTER 2 EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT 9

2.1 Idea of improvement 9

2.2 General structure analysis of a ceilling fan 10

CHAPTER 3 ENVIRONMETAL IMPACTS OF PRODUCTS 12

3.1 Environmental impact calculation tool 12

3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of changing material 14

3.2.1 Production phase 15

3.2.2 Consumption phase 16

3.2.3 Disposal/Recycling phase 18

3.3 Overall 20

3.4 Comparison and conclusion 23

CHAPTER 4 CONCLUSION 24

REFERENCES 25

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ABSTRACT

Along with the strong development of science and technology in the 4th industrial age, environmental protection emerges as a vital factor for mankind For centuries, humans have ravaged nature, destroying the environment in exchange for development This has led to serious consequences that we gradually see and feel today

As future engineers, we need to be aware of and learn the methods of research, evaluation and development of products to ensure environmental friendliness In this project,

we focus on using research methods, evaluating the re-engineering and improving the environmental impacts of ceiling fans in phases such as production, heavy consumption and recycling Through this project, we will equip ourselves with knowledge about environmental protection and have a method, a multi-dimensional view of the redesign from existing products in reality to be more complete and better

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ASSIGNMENT OF DUTIES

1 Do Duc Thang 20163824

− Make a work plan for the team

− Calculating and analyzing Ecolizer table

− Write reports and slides for the respective sections

− Synthesize and finalize reports and slides

2 Vu Anh Quang 20163330

− Research actual needs and product selection

− Build 3D drawings of products

− Replace materials and check results

3 Nguyen Van Tu 20164585

− Product structure analysis

− Alternative material selection

− Evaluate the pros and cons of the product

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1 First design of electric ceiling fan in 1882 6

Figure 2 Working principle of ceiling fan 7

Figure 3 Cooling mechanism 8

Figure 4 Metal version of ceiling fan 9

Figure 5 Our proposed design of wooden ceiling fan 9

Figure 6 General structure of ceilling fan 10

Figure 7 Ecolizer 2.0 tool 12

Figure 8 Three considered phases 14

Figure 9 Some components of ceilling fan 14

Figure 10 Production phase results 16

Figure 11 Consumption phase results 17

Figure 12 Disposal/Recycling phase results 18

Figure 13 Overall result 22

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 Considering components for improvement 11

Table 2 Production phase table for aluminium ceilling fan 15

Table 3 Production phase table for Wooden ceilling fan 15

Table 4 Consumption phase for Aluminium ceilling fan 17

Table 5 Consumption phase for Wooden ceilling fan 17

Table 6 The comparison in density of 2 materials 17

Table 7 The 2 types fan weight 18

Table 8 Disposal phase table for aluminium ceilling fan 18

Table 9 Disposal/recycling phase table for Wooden ceilling fan 18

Table 10 Millipoint of material in disposal phase 19

Table 11 Calculation sheet of aluminium ceilling fan 20

Table 12 Calculation sheet of Wooden ceilling fan 21

Table 13 Comparison between 2 ceilling fan version 23

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Ceilling fan introduction

Ceiling fans serve a great purpose in our homes and have been around, in some fashion, since at least the 1600’s Some versions were even noted as being around during the Roman Empire Long before electricity was founded and utilized, ceiling fans were operated manually to help keep those who had one stay cool and comfortable in hot weather Fans have

a fascinating place in history, even if under-told, eventually making their way to built-in electricity driven ceiling fans Even those who now have air conditioning still rely on ceiling fans to circulate the air and keep rooms comfortable and cool

Around 1860 the first ceiling fan was installed in the United States It did not yet run off electricity, but rather utilized a belt system and water, or steam, energy Due to being belt driven, a network of fans could be installed throughout a large building, making them popular

in offices, department stores, and even restaurants Typically, the wealthy were able to install these massive units to help keep their employees comfortable and productive

In 1882 a man named Philip Diehl, who worked for the Singer sewing machine company, invented an electric ceiling mounted fan using a sewing machine motor Later he added a light component making it a multi-functional investment A German immigrant, Diehl surely didn’t realize the magnitude of his invention

Figure 1 First design of electric ceiling fan in 1882

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Figure 2 Working principle of ceiling fan

Ceiling fans were not primarily found commercially until around the 1920’s While some wealthy citizens were able to afford a fan in their homes, in the early part of the 20th century, they were not cost effective for the first two decades for the vast majority Around the world, sales of ceiling fans also started to take off and despite the decline that hit in the middle of the 20th century in the US, the ceiling fan was still a great commodity world-wide Especially in very hot climates, such as India, which still depended on a cooling system

Fans increase mixing in a ventilated space, which leads to more homogenous environmental conditions Moving air is generally preferred over stagnant air, especially in warm or neutral environments, so fans are useful in increasing occupant satisfaction Because fans do not change air temperature and humidity, but move it around, fans can aid in both the heating and cooling of a space

Nowadays, electric ceiling fans became very popular in other countries, particularly those with hot and humid climates, such as Vietnam and the South East Asia

1.2 Working principle

The working principle of a ceiling fan is similar to other electrical motor as it would convert electrical energy into mechanical energy The ceiling fan capacitor torques up the electric motor, allowing it to start and run An electrical current reaches the motor and then enters coils of wire that are wrapped around a metal base As this current pass through the wire, a magnetic field is caused that expends force in a clockwise motion that actually changes the electric energy into mechanical energy This action causes the motor coils to spin

As the coils are spinning, the fan captures this spinning motion, transferring it to the fan blades

Ceiling fans work by rotating the blades

in a ‘reverse’ counter-clockwise motion to help

produce a comfortable breeze or ‘windchill’ to

cool the skin during the hot weather Ceiling

fans do not actually cool the room, but the

ceiling fan rotation allows improved air

circulation

During the winter, ceiling fans help to

warm the room by moving warm air trapped on

the ceiling by the blades rotating in a clockwise

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motion This movement will push up the air and pull the warm trapped air down the sides of the room improving heat distribution To have a ceiling fan with the reverse rotation features

is a huge advantage over the normal one-direction ceiling fans

Figure 3 Cooling mechanism

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CHAPTER 2 EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT

2.1 Idea of improvement

In Vietnam, we are all familiar with the old version of ceiling fan which was made from metal because it was install in almost every school, factory and office over our country region

Figure 4 Metal version of ceiling fan

In the past, this product was very popular because of its simple design and low production cost However, this design shows many shortcomings today a ceiling fan is not asonly a cooling device but also a widely used decoration in households Moreover, the materials used in manufacturing process of this product are not environmentally friendly, which greatly affects consumer decisions as we all tend to live greener and cleaner Therefore, we propose a new design idea for this product that is to replace metal materials with wood materials, which is more environmentally friendly At the same time, the use of wooden materials will also increase the aesthetic value of the product and reduce energy consumption during its working process

Figure 5 Our proposed design of wooden ceiling fan

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2.2 General structure analysis of a ceilling fan

In this project we focus on some main components below of the celling fan in order

to analyze and suggest an upgrade direction

Figure 6 General structure of ceilling fan

1 Blades

A part used to create wind, usually made from materials such as plastic, alloy, wood, fiberglass and has many different colors The number of blades of a ceiling fan can be 3,

4, 5 or even 8 blades, 10 blades The ceiling fan is attached to the fan bulb with screws and brackets

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2 Holding rod The part used to hang the fan

on the ceiling

3 Upper cover

In the structure of the ceiling fan, this is the part used to cover the hanger part or the screw and electrical box on the ceiling

4 Lower hopper

To catch the oil to avoid flowing to the fan Only available in 3-blade fans

5 Motor cover To cover electrical engine

6 Blade holder This is a component that

connects and hold blades

Table 1 Considering components for improvement

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CHAPTER 3 EN VIRONMETAL IMPACTS OF PRODUCTS

3.1 Environmental impact calculation tool

In this project we have used Ecolizer tool to assess environmental product impact From this calcualtion, we can have a primary evalution about old product and improvement one After that we will compare 2 product types to see the differences between them in each phases and evaluate advantages and disadvantages of this improvement

Figure 7 Ecolizer 2.0 tool

This Ecolizer was developed for designers who wish to analyse the environmental impact of their product It contains tens of sheets with hundreds of eco-indicators

The Ecolizer 2.0 is primarily a tool for designers, helping them to assess environmental product impact and to choose the proper material for each individual application It is a first step towards ecodesign, but not the only one Defining a life cycle scenario and determining a functional unit of your product/design are particularly important when using the Ecolizer For some, the Ecolizer will prove too complex and time-consuming, for others it may not be sophisticated enough Alternatives are available to fulfil the needs of both types of users

Ecolizer can be used for different materials:

+ Metals;

+ Plastics;

+ Wood;

+ Paper;

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+ Building materials (e.g Stand construction).

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3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of changing material

In this project, we change material from aluminium wood In order to have a exact tovision advantages and disadvantages of this project, we apply Ecolizer 2.0 in 3 product phases: Production Consumption, and Disposal/Recycling

Figure 8 Three considered phases

As mention in chapter 2, we have main components of ceilling fan as figure below We should analyze for each components and calculate the sum of them in order to take total results

Figure 9 Some components of ceilling fan

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3 Upper + Lower hopper Hardwood, Sawn timber, raw 0.102 236 24.072

7 Motor cover Hardwood, Sawn timber, raw 0.407 236 96.052

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10 Upper + Lower hopper Turning, conventional/kg 0.1 780 (1) 78

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Note:

• (1): No data, using data of Tin instead (p.34 - Ecolizer table)

• (2): No data, using data of composite instead (p.52 - Ecolizer table)

• (3): No data, using data of composite instead (p.53 - Ecolizer table)

Figure 10 Production phase results

From this result, we have some comments:

+ In overview, millipoint subtotal in production phase of aluminium ceilling fan is much higher than wood one (nearly 160% higher) The main reason of this situation is production millipoint of wood is very low compare to aluminium

+ Some components, which must ensure bearing capacity, still made of aluminium + About manufacturering method, we limit using processes that have high millipoint such as: turning, drilling,…

+ In Ecolizer 2.0, wood has poor data and we have to use displacment data of other materials Because of this reason, the calcualtion result is not absolutely exact

3.2.2 Consumption phase

In this phase, we consider in a same period of time (5 years) Suppose that, average using ceilling fan time is about 4 hours/day We have:

And average power of aluminium ceilling fan is about 70W and Wooden ceilling fan

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Below is our result in consumtion phase for 7300 hours using:

Consumption

1 Electricity, low voltage Belgium 511 31 15841

Subtotal 15841

Table 4 Consumption p ha se for Aluminium ceilling fan

Consumption

1 Electricity, low voltage Belgium 365 31 11315

Subtotal 11315

Table 5 Consumption p ha se for Wooden ceilling fan

Figure 11 Consumption phase results

We can see that: electrical consumption millipoint of aluminium ceilling fan is higher 30% than wood one The difference subtatal due to average power diffenrence The main reason of this situation is mass difference between 2 materials: aluminium and wood We have a quick comparison below:

Tiêu đề	Redesign Ceiling Fan and Evaluate Effectiveness
Tác giả	Do Duc Thang, Vu Anh Quang, Nguyen Van Tu
Người hướng dẫn	Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Thi Hong Minh
Trường học	Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Chuyên ngành	Mechanical Engineering
Thể loại	Final Project Report
Năm xuất bản	2021
Thành phố	Hanoi

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