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Methodology

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Measure the energy required to heat the ice to the water. 

1. Putting 1 pound of water in the refrigerator and freeze it into ice. 
2. Place the heater in the center of the ice  so that it can be evenly heated. 
3. Place the water sensor in the ice . 
4. Record the initial ice temperature and air temperature. 
5. Heating the ice, When the ice cube temperature reaches 32 °F, record the number of current monitor and  stop heating.

Measurement Method

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image courtesy of Z Smith, Tulane University

Temperature

Connect Hobo data logger​ with water sensor to measure  temperature change

kw.h to BTU

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Material

The Acrylic board was used as a container for water and ice, and the insulating material was attached to the outside.

Energy

Using the Current Monitor to measure how much energy the heater lamp uses
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  • Projects
    • Environment Box
    • James and Christopher
    • Erin and Sydney
    • Emmanuel and Bradley
    • Ketki
    • SHADESin.reACTION
    • Low-Fab Dehumidification
    • Breathing Wall
    • Urban Heat Island
    • Acoustical Design
    • Latent Heat of PCM's
    • Insulative Qualities of Air
  • About
  • Lectures
    • Building Science Basics I
    • Building Science Basics II
    • Research & Literature Review
    • Scales of Fabrication
    • Electronics
    • Methodology
    • Graphical Excellence
    • Moving Graphics
  • Workshops
    • Thermal Scavenger Hunt
    • Balance Point Game
    • Advanced Shop Training
    • Data Visualization
    • Videos
    • Animations
  • Syllabus
    • Revised Syllabus
  • Resources
  • REVIEW