engineering_lab_report

.docx

School

Lakeland Community College *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

MISC

Subject

Chemistry

Date

Apr 3, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

4

Uploaded by KidComputer14722

Report
2.04 Thermal Energy and Chemical Change Lab Report Instructions: In this engineering lab, you will build trains to reach the finish line without crashing. You will need to repeat tests of your device to make sure it does not need to be redesigned or improved. Complete all the areas shaded in purple. Note: If you cannot complete this lab as directed, please contact your instructor for assistance. Student Name Rayna Instructor Mrs.Brewster Date 3/25/2024 Part 1: Thermal Energy Lab Objective: The goal of the lab is to build steam engine trains that can carry cargo to the end of three different tracks. Part 2: Energy Engineers To create working trains, you will need to learn about the different parts that power the train. Take notes on each part. Is this an endothermic or exothermic process? Evaporative cooler This is an endothermic process because it brings in hot air and blows cool air out. Woodburning heater This is an exothermic process because it releases heat and changes the form of the wood. Steam engine This is an exothermic process because heat is released when you burn coal. Part 3: Runaway Train You will need tools to design a train that can make it to the target station without crashing. Select each tool in the virtual lab and describe how it could help your train design.
Steam Engine Train car Spring Helium balloon Wood-burning heaters Evaporative coolers This will help my train travel to and from the desired destination This will allow my cargo boxes to travel along with the train. This will be put in the bottom of the train car to protect panda from getting in a crash. This will be put in the front and back of my train incase we need to cross water or a path with no train track This can be used to make our trip 30% faster This can be used to make our trip 20% faster Design Ideas Describe three design ideas you have for your train. But first, consider these design limitations. Each train needs at least one train car, one panda, one cargo box, and a steam engine. The train tracks will have two hills. One train track has some tracks missing. You can use additional tools in your train design to get to the finish line. Train 1 on Track 1 Train 2 on Track 2 Train 3 on Track 3 The first thing would be the steam engine in front of the train car. Then I would put a cargo box for panda to sit on and behind panda will be a evaporation cooler and helium balloons with 2 springs on each wheel The first thing was the steam engine infront of the train car Then I put a cargo with panda in it and behind him was a wood burning heater I added springs to that it wouldn’t crash because of the 30%speed the wood heater gave and finally I added baloons just in case I needed the train to float The first thing was the steam engine infront of the train car Then I put a cargo with panda in it and behind him was a wood burning heater I added springs and baloons because of the missing train tracks. Data: Record the results of each of the test run you make to the train station. Be sure to describe any changes you make to your train to improve your design between test runs. Train 1 on Track 1 Train 2 on Track 2 Train 3 on Track 3
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
  • Access to all documents
  • Unlimited textbook solutions
  • 24/7 expert homework help