»

Design, Construction And Installation Of Electric Outdoor Solar Powered Analogue Wall Clock

Electrical Electronics Engineering | Engineering

The design, construction, and installation of an electric outdoor solar-powered analogue wall clock entail a meticulous process that merges innovation with practicality. The design phase involves conceptualizing a weather-resistant casing, incorporating durable materials such as stainless steel or robust plastic to withstand outdoor elements. The construction entails precision engineering, assembling the clock mechanism with high-quality components to ensure accurate timekeeping and longevity. Integration of solar panels into the clock’s design is imperative, strategically positioned to harness sunlight efficiently for uninterrupted power supply. Installation involves selecting an optimal location with ample sunlight exposure, mounting the clock securely, and configuring settings for seamless operation. Careful consideration of each aspect, from design to installation, culminates in a reliable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor timepiece, seamlessly blending functionality with eco-conscious technology.

ABSTRACT

This work is on building a solar powered outdoor analogue clock that is place outside the house for the public. This device was built with few electronics components, solar panel and analogue wall clock. In this work, a 6v solar panel and super capacitor was used to achieve the renewable power system. The super capacitor keeps the clock running through dull periods in the winter when solar energy is in short supply and then catch up on a bright day.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

PROBLEM STATEMENT
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
AIM/OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
ADVANTAGES OF THE PROJECT
APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
LIMITATION AND SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

OVERVIEW OF CLOCK
HISTORY OF TIME-MEASURING DEVICES
INDICATOR IN CLOCKS
YPES OF CLOCK
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS USED

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
MATERIALS USED
SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER FOUR

.0 TEST AND RESULT
- DESIGN PROCESS
- CASING AND PACKAGING
- INSTALLATION OF THE COMPLETED DESIGN
- TESTING THE CLOCK
- RESULT

CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
REFERENCES

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

A clock has been known as a device used to measure and indicate time. The clock is one of the oldest human inventions, meeting the need to measure intervals of time shorter than the natural units: the day, the lunar month, year and galactic year. Devices operating on several physical processes have been used over the millennia.

Clocks have different ways of displaying the time. Analog clocks indicate time with a traditional clock face, with moving hands. Digital clocks display a numeric representation of time. Two numbering systems are in use: 24-hour time notation and 12-hour notation (Macey et al., 2019)

Analog clocks usually use a clock face which indicates time using rotating pointers called “hands” on a fixed numbered dial or dials. The standard clock face, known universally throughout the world, has a short “hour hand” which indicates the hour on a circular dial of 12 hours, making two revolutions per day, and a longer “minute hand” which indicates the minutes in the current hour on the same dial, which is also divided into 60 minutes. It may also have a “second hand” which indicates the seconds in the current minute (Macey et al., 2019).

Over many decade, it has been discovered that the major problem of the analogue clock is power consumption due to moving parts that it operates with.

The study was carried out to interface analogue clock with electric outdoor wall clock.

1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Analogue clock consumes much power due to the moving parts of the system and it usually power with lithium battery. As a result of high battery consumption analogue clock battery dies quicker and a result of that it stops working as soon as the battery dies. This has been a serious challenge faced when using analogue clock. However, this study was carried out to overcome this problem by interfacing analogue wall clock with renewable energy.

1.3 AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT

The main aim of this study is to interface electric outdoor wall clock with solar energy. The objectives of this project are:

To have an analogue wall clock with uninterruptible power supply
To help the public to monitor and manage their schedules

To save cost of buying batteries and reduce the labour involve in replacing the battery.

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

Working on this topic will help the student involved to understand how analogue wall clock works. It will also help the reader to understand the importance of having an outdoor wall clock

This study will serve as a means of exposing us to the application, uses and installation of a solar energy.

1.5 ADVANTAGES OF THE PROJECT

It is simple and durable.
It will serve as a means of increasing users preference.

1.6 APPLICATIONS
Electric outdoor solar powered analogue wall clocks are found in places like:
• schools
• churches
• roundabouts etc.

1.7 SCOPE OF PROJECT

The scope of this work covers interfacing an analogue clock with solar energy. The device was built around installing a 6v solar panel and a super capacitor which stores energy that power an analogue wall clock.