Submited in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of bachelor of engineering

Project Abstract

This project aims to develop a novel approach for energy-efficient building design by integrating passive cooling techniques with smart technology. The focus is on reducing energy consumption in buildings while ensuring optimal comfort for occupants. The research involves the use of computational simulations and modeling to analyze the performance of the proposed design strategies. Passive cooling techniques such as natural ventilation, shading devices, and thermal mass are explored to minimize the need for mechanical cooling systems. Smart technology solutions including sensors, actuators, and automated control systems are integrated to enhance the efficiency of the passive cooling strategies. The goal is to create a synergistic system that maximizes energy savings without compromising indoor comfort levels. The project also considers the environmental impact of the proposed design approach. Life cycle assessment techniques are employed to evaluate the overall sustainability of the building design in terms of energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and resource depletion. The research aims to provide insights into the long-term benefits of adopting energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. In addition, the project addresses the challenges associated with implementing passive cooling techniques and smart technology solutions in building design. Factors such as building orientation, site conditions, and occupant behavior are taken into account to ensure the effectiveness of the proposed strategies. The research also considers economic feasibility and regulatory requirements to facilitate the practical application of the design approach. Overall, this project contributes to the advancement of energy-efficient building design by offering a comprehensive framework that combines passive cooling techniques with smart technology solutions. The findings are expected to benefit architects, engineers, and policymakers involved in sustainable building design practices. By demonstrating the potential for significant energy savings and environmental benefits, this research aims to promote the widespread adoption of innovative design strategies for a more sustainable built environment.

Project Overview

<p> </p><p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p>1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY</p><p>The dashboard instrument cluster in a car organizes a variety of sensors and gauges, including the oil pressure gauge, coolant temperature gauge, fuel level gauge, tachometer and more. But the most prominent gauge and perhaps the most important, at least in terms of how many times you look at it while driving is the speedometer. The job of the speedometer is to indicate the speed of a car in miles per hour, kilometers per hour or both. Even in late-model cars, it’s an analog device that uses a needle to point to a specific speed, which the driver reads as a number printed on a dial. As with any emerging technology, the first speedometers were expensive and available only as options. It wasn’t until 1910 that automobile manufacturers began to include the speedometer as standard equipment. One of the first speedometer suppliers was Otto Schulze Auto meter (OSA), a legacy company of Siemens VDO Automotive AG, one of the leading developers of modern instrument clusters. The first OSA speedometer was built in 1923 and its basic design didn’t change significantly for 60 years. In this project report, high lights will be on the history of speedometers, how they work and digitalization of speedometer, add-on speed checker, and what the future may hold for speedometer design, below is a pictorial overview of a speedometer.12Fig1.1: A modern speedometer. 1.2 THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT To design a digital speedometer. Incorporate a speed monitor with respect to set threshold.1.3 SCOPE OF THE PROJECT Actualization of speed using analog to digital conversion technique;13 Displaying the analog value in a digital format using an alphanumeric LCD display; Entering the speed limit using keyboard built around to push to make switches (mode and adjustment keys) Implementing hall -effect technique.<br><strong>1.4 PROJECT REPORT ORGANIZATION</strong></p><p>The chapter one is the introductory chapter of the project, chapter two highlights on the literature review of the project, chapter three highlights on the system operation chapter four circuit design and implementation, chapter five testing and results of the project, chapter six summary, recommendation and conclusion of the project non-chapter pages are: the reference page and appendix.</p> <br><p></p>