College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
9-2025
Primary Advisor
Clay McKell, College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The maturation of the ExOPG buoy generator consists of an interface to facilitate remote data acquisition of an existing battery charge controller. This module telemeters battery controller data including voltage, temperature, and state of battery charge. The data is transmitted to a communication system and is able to be viewed by humans on a 24/7 basis for continuous operation and human usage. The module works seamlessly as an addition to the existing ExOPG generator, and it does not interfere with any existing and planned components of the generator. The module is highly efficient and draws minimal power from the existing 33.6V rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It also has power protection in order to ensure regular operation under potential extreme weather circumstances and/or mechanical shock due to tidal waves. This module consumes on average 2.2 watts and has a transmission interval of 30 minutes.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/702
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Electrical and Electronics Commons, Other Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons, Power and Energy Commons