Synthesis and Optimization of nano coatings used in Energy Efficient Windows

Project Title

Synthesis and Optimization of nano coatings used in Energy Efficient Windows

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

As the world is revolutionizing day by day so modern problems require modern solutions. Heat-trapping and heat Insulation are the two important concepts on which numerous experiments are made. In order to meet the demands of the customers, different technologies are used in past. In this project, we have given an enlightened and detailed account of this concept. We have used Nanoparticles and synthesized their coating for the heat insulation. Nanomaterial coatings are one of the very rapidly increasing coatings in the field of heat transfer reduction and energy-efficient windows. Its Durability and cost-effectiveness also add to its usefulness. In this project, we have selected those nanocoatings which are transparent when applied to the relevant window so it also plays a vital role in being visually appealing. To accomplish this task, firstly, it was required to have a detailed and in-sighted research paper study to select which material was for our use and which wasn’t. So we did that. Afterward, we have synthesize nanocoatings and applied them to the glass which was later placed in the experimental box. To measure temperature we have used Arduino along with its whole setup( thermistors, resistors). This experiment is set up in relevant conditions under specified circumstances which were in accordance with the main concept of our Final Year Project.

Project Objectives

1) Synthesis of advanced coating using different recipes.

2)  Specimen formation and experimental setup for studying improvement.

3)  Experimental investigation for studying the improvement.

Project Implementation Method

1) Our Inaugural step was to Fabricate a box of specified dimensions along with the three windows where Nano coated glass will be placed.

2) Our Second step was to synthesis Nano material coatings. In this step we use different nano-particles along with different chemicals to fabricate Coating which was one of the fundamental step of our project. We blend Adhesive material with Nano coating by using different technique in order to be adhesive enough so that it can blend easily at the glass surface.

3) The temperature measurement along with great accuracy is an important task in this project so for that we have made an Arduino thermometer using thermistors.

4) After setting up all the experimental setup and coating the glass with Nano particles along with their adhesive materials, the next step was to jot down the readings of a temperature difference with the aid of Arduino and Sensors. This has been done using different nano- coatings and other particles multiple time by changing their weight ratio.

Benefits of the Project

With the help of Nanocoatings, installing energy-efficient windows that make the environment eco-friendly by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It creates a barrier against hot weather during summer, also reducing the usage of air conditioners which releases about 100 million tons of carbon dioxide each year. By using an innovative idea of different nanomaterials coatings to design energy-efficient windows which make the environment sustainable and eco-friendly, thus reducing pollution which is the main asset of global warming. Other than that this method is economical it is a one-time investment that will last for years and doesn't have any maintenance expenditures each year, also one can save money that has been wasted on paying extra units of consumption in a monthly bill. Moreover, these coatings will give an aesthetic view too. 2 These energy-efficient windows are made of coatings that reduce UV rays and protect us from them, but an ordinary window allows more sunlight to enter houses, these UV rays have an ability to damage furniture made from wood, clothes, and more problematic for the individuals who are light sensitive. These windows provide high insulation, reflectivity, and airtightness that reduce outdoor noises considerably, thus also improving their soundproofing ability. In short, upgrading these into homes or businesses is quite valuable. It increases energy efficiency, lowering electricity bills. If these windows are incorporated, property value also increases increase in the forthcoming years.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

In this project, we have use an  Arduino board, which is Arduino UNO manufactured by Arduino.cc made in Italy. This is a solid open-source microprocessor board that can be easily programmed and integrated into a variety of electronic projects. Arduino UNO has six input pins, and fourteen digital Input/output pins out of which 6 are used as Pulse width modulation output.

This board has a USB interface to connect with a computer or laptop so that it can be programmed using Arduino IDE which is free software to program the board. The unit comes with 32kb memory that is used to store the number of programs while the SRAM is 2KB and EEPROM is 1KB. The operating voltage of the unit is 5V which powers the microcontroller on the board.

HOW IT WORKS

First, we have Downloaded the application of Arduino IDE on the laptop. Then we connected the Arduino device to the laptop with the help of a cable. Then connect the sensors on the breadboard and connected the breadboard with Arduino. Afterward, we entered the code on the Application. After running the code we can see the temperatures in Fahrenheit and Celsius on-screen monitor.

CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS

All the sensors are placed on the breadboard. A thermistor is placed from points 1-8. From the point where the thermistor ends, we placed the resistor which prolongs to 17 points on the breadboard. Now jumper wire connect the breadboard with the Arduino device in such a way that the first jumper wire is placed on the row where the thermistor starts and is connected to a 5 voltage slot on Arduino. The second jumper wire is placed on that row where both thermistor and resistor are together (i.e thermistor ends here and resistor starts from here) and is connected to the ground slot on Arduino. The third jumper wise is placed on that row where the resistor ends and is connected to A°.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry EducationOther Industries IT , Health Core Technology Internet of Things (IoT)Other TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Climate Action, Life on LandRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	75500
Arduino	Equipment	1	3000	3000
Sensors, breadboard, jumping wires,	Equipment	1	2500	2500
Nano-particle along with chemicals and shipment(1)	Equipment	1	30000	30000
Nano-particle along with chemicals and shipment (2)	Equipment	1	28000	28000
Temperature gun	Equipment	1	4000	4000
Other expenditure, like thin papers, glasses, wood, metal,etc	Miscellaneous	1	8000	8000