In this report, there is complete information about the project related to the solar cooker with double reflector. In the start, there is complete information about the scope of the project with relative information about the timeline. In the next section, there is some information about the Gantt chart of the project. This will give complete information about the whole timeline of the project. After this, there is a complete work breakdown structure for the required project. In the last part of the report, will mention information about the communication plan of the project. This will explain communication channels and activities with stakeholders.

Project management methodologies of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

Scope of the project of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

The main scope of this project is to design Solar Cooker with double reflectors for the cooking purposes. This will deal with the complete detail and demonstration about the whole solar cooker. It will also discuss what kind of initiative will be taken to decrease the price of the solar cooker in a proper way. Moreover, the next thing is that how to make ideal communication plan.

Timeline process of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

Tasks	Days required	Date
Research preparation
Supervisor meeting to confirm project topic	1 day	20/03/20
Discuss research approach and future initiative with the supervisor	1 day	25/03/20
Registered Research topic on project match	1 day	28/03/20
Literature Review on solar cooker with double reflectors	15 days	01/04/2020
Research for relevant designs in depth and very details	10 days	16/04/2020
Finished & submit project brief analysis	1 day	17/04/2020
Work & submit the project Management Plan	7 days	10/05/2020
Plan the specific design of the solar cooker and the solar panels	10 days	30/05/2020
List the design materials	5 days	04/06/2020
Supervisor online meeting for design finalising	1 day	06/06/2020
Finish & submit Research proposal	8 days	14/06/2020
Capstone Project of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors
Preparation to start working	14 days	27/07/2020
Calculations for double reflectors	4 days	12/08/2020
Measurements according to calculations	3 days	20/08/2020
Creating schematic diagram of solar cooker and double reflectors	5 days	25/08/2020
Construction of solar cooker	20 days	02/09/2020
Performance and testing	5 days	24/09/2020
Experiment and Troubleshooting	8 day	05/10/2020
Final demonstration and data collection	2 days	10/10/2020
Prepare and submit final research report	5 days	15/10/2020

Explanation about major milestones of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

It can be noted that the design of solar cooker is not an easy task. This is because it requires complete information about the design parameters for the cooker. For this project, there is requirement of designing a solar cooker with double reflectors. Due to this the first step is related to the designing of solar panels. This is because the solar panel plates are the main part of this project. Now the next step is related to the design of panels in such way that will act like double reflectors. For that case, there is need of proper calculation that will give complete information about the angle of the double reflectors. Now after this in the next step, there is need of proper measurement about the required project. This can be done through effective calculation for the construction of complete cooker. After this step, there is need to make complete schematic diagram of the whole project(William Dow, 2010).

This schematic diagram will provide information to the mechanical team that will construct this cooker according to the required design. Moreover, after this the next step is related to the mechanical team. They are involved in the construction of this cooker according to the required parameters. This cooker will be constructed in three days. Then the next stage is related to the performance test of the cooker. In this step, different test are performed on it and it is checked completely according to the required parameters. After these tests, if cooker is able to complete the requirement then efficient cooker is designed(William Dow, 2010).

Figure 2: Solar cooker with double reflector

Work breakdown structure of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

The work breakdown structure is divided into three main stages. The first stage is dealing with the design of solar cooker with double reflector. Then after this, it is divided into two main parts. This shows that the first part is dealing with the design of solar plates according to the solar cooker parameters. It is dividing into next stage. In this stage, there is complete calculation of the required parameters. Moreover, schematics design of the solar plates with complete information. In the last stage, there is complete information about the solar panel deign. This will complete the first part of the work breakdown structure.

On the other hand, there is a need to design double regulators for the solar cooker. It is divided into three main stages. In the first one there is some calculations about the double reflector parameters. Then the next stage deals with the schematics design of the double reflectors and the last stage is dealing with its complete design(Henry A Hornstein, 2015).

Figure 3: Work Breakdown Structure

Communication plan of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

After having deep analysis of previous designs and results from literature review, we will prepare some modified designs. I will work in collaboration with my supervisor. Various designs will be considered for the solar cooker and theoretical investigation will be done to optimize the performance. Based on initial discussion with the supervisor, the cooker will have rear window opening that will regulate the temperature. More than two changes in the positions will be carried out for the booster mirrors. The new design will be verified after experimental implementation with the conventional box type solar cooker.

Main subject	Communication From	Channel	Purpose for requires	date	General information
Starting approach to supervisor about the project	Ayman AlBahri	Through sending Email	For analysing my academic research	20/02/2020	There is need to analyse field of interest of supervisor
Arrange introductory meeting.	Peter Abdo	Arranged face to face meeting	For discussing important points about the agreement about supervisory	09/03/2020	Mention important point to focus on to make successful project
Selecting of official name for the research topic	Ayman AlBahri	Through sending Email	Discussion about the ideal topic for the project	15/03/2020	Suggesting different research topics
Prepare proper meeting to discuss about project analysis brief	Ayman AlBahri	Arrange face online meeting through Zoom	After selecting the topic. there is need of brief information to deal with important aspects	01/04/2020	A combine meeting with the supervisor and also with its assistance.
Required follow up whole project	Ayman AlBahri	By Email	By sending information about the project after every phase	10/04/2020	Give suggestions and highlight mistakes from the project.
Discuss about project management plan	Peter Abdo	By Email	About what important to be covered on the management plan	28/04/2020	Good explanation for task 2 requirements
Send a first draft of the project management plan	Ayman AlBahri	By Email	For supervisor feedback on the plan	01/05/2020
Proper feedback on the project management Plan	Peter Abdo	By Email	For plan approval	08/05/2020	Good feedback for the plan by Peter

Project uncertainty of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

It is considered as important part of the project. In the communication plan, three are some uncertainties related to the project outcome. This is because the topic is related to the solar cooker double beam reflectors. This shows that if there is any kind of issue in the communication or research design plan. For that case, the complete problem will be identified according to the required parameters. When the problem has been identified, there is need to analyse this problem related to the project. For the analysis, there is need to take help from the supervisor. This is because through this it will become simple to analyse it. Moreover, supervisor will provide proper information about the uncertainty. After this, he will also provide some information to overcome this problem in a perfect way for the project.

Conclusion of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

Summing up all the discussion from above, it is concluded that this report deals with the project management of the solar cooker with double reflector. In this report, there is complete information about this project. For that case, in the first part project scope has been defined properly about the whole project. Then after this, there is complete detail about the project time line with date and members list.

In the next part, there is some information about the Gantt chart of this project. This chart is giving information about the whole project. Overall, this project was quite easy to be completed on time. This is because project team was quite concerned with the whole project. In the start of this project, engineering team had faced some issues related to the design of solar panels for double reflectors. It was not easy to calculate the correct angle for the solar plates. When team was able to calculate the correct angle then after this it will become extremely easy to proceed the project in a proper way.

References of Solar Cooker with Double Reflectors

Henry A Hornstein. (2015). The integration of project management and organizational change management is now a necessity. International Journal of Project Management.

Kim Heldman, C. M. (2007). PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide. John Wiley & Sons,.

Pheng, L. S. (2017). Project Management for the Built Environment: Study Notes. Low Sui Pheng.

William Dow, P. B. (2010). Project Management Communications Bible. John Wiley & Sons, .

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