Phase 2

Phase 2 for the group consisted of a thorough technical analysis. As they moved into this phase, the group realized their initial design concepts did not focus enough on the technical aspects of the potential device and instead only mainly focused on the actual application to the body. Because of this, the group conducted a second concept selection but this time focusing on the technical portion of the device (the thermoelectric generator). These design options are found on the "Concept Generation" portion of the website.

The group made some assumptions regarding environment and size of the thermoelectric generator in order to conduct their calculations, shown below.

Using these assumptions, the group conducted 4 analyses: Software Logic Flowchart, Heat Transfer Analysis, Power Supply Analysis, and Stress Analysis.

Highlights from these analyses can be found on the "Technical Analysis" portion of the website.

11/12/19- Phase 2 Presentation

On November 12th, the team shared their Phase 2 presentation with a panel of Stevens administration and peers encompassing all of the technical analysis that the team diligently worked through.  Some highlight points in the technical analysis are the heat transfer analyses and mechanical analysis, which are major considerations for the groups project. 

At the conclusion of Phase 2, the group established and presented their final design concept. TherMoD's device is to consist of two thermoelectric generators where one is connected to the wound and the other is on healthy skin as a reference. Both thermoelectric generators are to be connected to the body using adhesive, based off the idea of a "smart" band-aid. Data is to be collected from these thermoelectric generators and transmitted to a mobile application that is accessible to both the patient and their healthcare provider for monitoring.

As the group moves into Phase 3, their main goals are to begin alpha prototype development, order materials, and begin developing a code.