Project Definition and 1000 Threads

A project (or program) is any undertaking, carried out individually or collaboratively and possibly involving research or design, that is carefully planned (usually by a project team, but sometimes by a project manager or by a project planner) to achieve a particular aim.An alternative view sees a project managerially as a sequence of events: a "set of interrelated tasks to be executed over a fixed period and within certain cost and other limitations".A project may be a temporary (rather than permanent) social system (work system), possibly staffed by teams (within or across organizations) to accomplish particular tasks under time constraints.A project may form a part of wider programme management
or function as an ad hoc system.Note that open-source software "projects" or artists' musical "projects" (for example) may lack defined team-membership, precise planning and/or time-limited durations.

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  1. G

    IB Physics Project Ideas - Analytical or Experimental?

    Hello, I'd really appreciate some opinions on this- I'll get a chance to do an extended essay for the IB program and I'm choosing physics, obviously. I'm not quite sure what to work on. I can choose to research something relating to experimental physics (where I design an experiment to find a...
  2. A

    Low RPM autosuficient system project calculations

    I have a cart which is moved by a wench. One of the wheels will have an alternator used for wind applications at 1032 RPM (after multiplier). At 1032 RPM the alternator produces 13A 90V. I also have a 1:5 multiplier installed. I am thinking of buying two VMAX SLR175 Solar Battery with 175 AH, in...
  3. F

    Build an Electromagnet Project to Lift Objects

    Hi Everyone, I hope this is ok to post in this section this is my first time on here. I recently was watching a show on maglev trains (I know this is not new technology but I found it really interesting). I love to tinker with little projects in my shop and was wanting to build a gadget to lift...
  4. Govind_Balaji

    I need to do a project for science fair based on Newton's laws

    The science fair is after 1-2 months but I should submit a report not exceeding 300 words what I will do in the project tomorrow morning to my teacher. Now it's 10pm. Please give me ideas as soon as possible(Before 30min from now)
  5. R

    Preserving Milk with Household Items: A Scientific Approach

    Cheers guys We were given a science project to preserve the following using only household items for 5 dats...Chemicals may not be used as well as any external power source like an outlet: Bread Milk and a mystery item which would be presented to us on the day. One of our teammates...
  6. E

    Programs Electronic engineering degree final year project ideas

    Hi, I am looking to start preparing for my final year project in my Industrial Electronic and control engineering degree and I'm trying to figure out a good strong, realistic scope for my project. I'm a part time student already working within the automotive industry. I have one idea to...
  7. S

    Some help with college project about air battery?

    Hello everyone! I'm working on my practical project in college and it's roughly about ''air battery'' (CAES) which is filled with help of solar cell (eventually I need to build small version of it). My mentor explained it to me roughly as well and I would love some help as I'm not very good at...
  8. V

    What Material is Best for Mounting a Heavy, Non-Magnetic Apparatus?

    I have a heavy apparatus I am working on which needs to be mounted onto a plate (or some other support structure). The plate material has to be high strength, light-weight, and display very weak magnetic properties. Any suggestions for a material? Thank you.
  9. Etienne

    What can I make with a toaster I no longer need? (project)

    So, I woke up this morning and around breakfast time I noticed the toaster, just popping out of the trash can. So i said "hey, why is the toaster in the trash can" my mom said it no longer works, and I said "maybe I can fix it, and if not, can I try to make something out of it?" she said yeah...
  10. Y

    Need a clarification regarding my project

    i need a clarification regarding my project work.. can we compress the air inside the cylinder at bottom dead center by modifing the engine by introducing a plate at BDC to separate crank case and cylinder block. piston bottom compresses the air which we introduced into cylinder just after...
  11. N

    Weighing a bowling ball project

    In bowling, the ball will have a heavy spot marked as the center of gravity (cg). This will have an additional 1oz to 5 oz of weight to compensate for when the fingers are drilled into the ball. In bowling a dodo scale is used to measure the difference in static weight of the bowling ball...
  12. N

    Win ISEF: My MagLev Train Idea for Energy & Transportation

    Hey PF, I want to precipitate ISEF (The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair) this year, there's an idea that came up in my mind during studying MagLev trains in physics, since high speeds are achieved in MagLev trains due to the elimination of friction, what if air pressure was...
  13. N

    Can MagLev Trains in Vacuum Tubes Revolutionize Future Transportation?

    Hey PF, I want to precipitate ISEF (The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair) this year, there's an idea that came up in my mind during studying MagLev trains in physics, since high speeds are achieved in MagLev trains due to the elimination of friction, what if air pressure was...
  14. T

    Research project on plasma physics EPQ?

    Does anybody know any topics within plasma physics that a 17 year could research in? I'm doing a qualification called the EPQ where students undertake a research project in any topic they would like and write a 5000 word essay. I'm in year 12 and have taken As level Maths and Further Maths. I...
  15. P

    Looking for input about internship project

    A little background first; I contacted a person at a national lab to see if he could hire me for a year between undergrad and grad school. He advised me to apply to SULI and that way we could work together for the next few months. So I did and luckily got accepted, but it seems that before he...
  16. B

    Automotive Design and Engineering Project - Redesign Part of a Car

    Hi Physics Forums! I've been browsing these forums for a while now and not actually joining in.. Now I'd like to ask for your help! I'm about to enter into my final year of my degree in Automotive Design and Engineering and need a project. I need to re-design a part of a car and engineer...
  17. A

    Hey it's about SAE Baja project

    We are having the tires with internal dia of 12inches and disc of 190mm Can someone suggest me the caliper we can use? 2. Should we use single cylinder or double cylinder calliper??
  18. A

    Building Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine: Testing Blade Designs without Generator

    Good day! I was thinking of building a horizontal-axis wind turbine and testing various blade designs but i can't afford a generator to test the power output of each variation. Is it sensible/possible to get the output without a generator? Can equations in finding torque be used? Thank...
  19. NaughtyBear

    Can an Old HP DeskJet 840C Be Repurposed into a DIY Project?

    So I have this old HP DeskJet 840C (model number C6414A) lying around. I decided today to take it apart and see what I could either 1.) salvage or 2.)turn into something new by possibly adding parts! Any ideas? It has no scanner, and as such cannot just turn it into a makeshift UV light set up...
  20. N

    Project Euler 12: Highly divisible triangular number

    After running into the dilemma of having nothing to do a little while ago, I decided to try working on a Project Euler problem with a mathematical approach. Not being a mathematician, I soon found myself in a rut. Now, what I have so far is this: Let T(n) be the nth Triangle Number, n > 0...
  21. A

    String Theory AP physics project

    I have been given a project in my ap physics class where I am to explain how Bose-Fermi equivalence, tachyon, dilaton, green-schwarz anomaly cancellation and kahler manifolds relate with string theory. After an hour of research, I realized that I could not find even the slightest information on...
  22. K

    North American Superconductor Superhighway: Concept and Propulsion Methods

    This is my concept project, it stands for North American Superconductor Superhighway. I have a lot of details figured out, however my physics is a bit rusty, Station 1 is projected to be in Brooklyn.. Station 2 is projected to be in NEWARK.. The Exact Distance is yet to be determined...
  23. J

    School project: shoes that produce energy

    Hello together, we are working on a project on energy production in connection with shoes. That means, we want to manufacture a shoe that you can use to load a battery. Our model is a pocket lamp that you have to shake to make it flash. Now we want to know how to build in a capacitator to...
  24. I

    OLED Watt, Ohms, and Volt Project

    Hi, I am in fact quite new to these forums but have been lurking for a while. I am trying to design a OLED reader that will display the watts, ohms, and volts after being read from a circuit. Almost exactly like this: Any ideas on where to start? I am not necessarily a novice when it comes to...
  25. B

    I need your help for my solar power greenhouse fan project

    Hello everyone, Firstly thank you for taking the time to read this! I am a complete electrics beginner, so forgive anything stupid I say. I'm also typing this on a phone, so sorry for the odd nonsensical word! So here is what I am trying to do: I have a small greenhouse, the plastic kind...
  26. G

    Can Piezo Energy Harvesting Charge a Battery Without Constant DC?

    There is this voltage source that generates different types(piezoelectric device, the pressures exerted are not the same everytime), it is not a sine wave properly(A), then passing it to a full bridge rectifier, the outcome is like B, then you use a smoothing capacitor and the outcome is like C...
  27. A

    E-bike Project: Finding Torque for 25 kmph Vehicle with 120 kg Gross Weight

    This is my requirement for one of my projects on E-bike. front wheel drive three wheeler with brushless DC geared motor. vehicle speed = 25 kmph Gross weight = 120 kg front wheel dia = 30 cm whether 250 Watts motor can able to achieve this requirement? What equations has to be used to find...
  28. D

    Suggestion for a fresher for a project

    Hi i am naveen well in these days we can find many electrical engineers achievements where there are many mini and main project in those basic small example : on and off of motor in agricultural field by using gsm technology are these Technics are really applied in real life for name sake have...
  29. Z

    What Microcontroller Should I Choose for a Summer Project?

    Hey guys. I'm completing my Year 2 in E&E engineering next month, and due to some logistic reasons, I won't be able to do any internships this summer, instead I'll be doing it next summer. I've decided to work on some project during the summer. I could get something productive on my CV and...
  30. mrmjp

    DSP Undergraduate Project Ideas?

    I have to do a project of some kind for my digital signals and systems class and I really don't have a clue where to even start looking. ANY IDEAS OR DIRECTION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
  31. P

    Need Help with Physics Practical Project

    Hello, I have to do a physics practical project for one of my courses. The problem is i can't come up with ideas for the practical. I'm leaning towards classical mechanics. I was wondering you could help me come up with something? If i posted this in the wrong section I am sorry but it...
  32. T

    Exploring the Physics of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

    Hi all! I'm a new member and I hope I did everything right (in terms of formatting), given the "special" circumstance. Since this isn't a textbook problem or anything, but instead is about a project of mine, I won't be using the provided format...
  33. B

    Building a High-Powered Solenoid: Considerations and Challenges

    I need to project a solenoid. But i have some questions: - How much need to be thick enamelled copper? How i can calculate the thickness necessary? (to not burn solenoid wire) - Will be good enamelled alluminium too? This if i suppose to power it with 10A, 2000turns. And: - How i can power...
  34. M

    Physics/Mechanical senior project brainstorming

    I'm studying Physics for a B.S. but intend to pursue a masters in ME. Next year I'm going to start my senior project in physics but would like to start doing some research and brainstorming as soon as possible. What I'm trying to do is choose a project that can provide the means to bring all...
  35. sheldonrocks97

    What Should I do for a Math Project?

    For my Calculus II class I need to do a math project for some extra credit. I talked to my professor and she says that the project can be about anything as long as it is about math. Also, I wouldn't prefer to have a project that includes too much multivariable calculus, because I'm only in...
  36. SalfordPhysics

    Energy-saving project involving sensor

    I have come up with a new idea for an energy saving project for my course (which has a novel element - they're not expected actual ideas to take off) Having thought a few things over, I am now thinking of simply saving energy in office's, particularly where offices are divided up into...
  37. L

    Theory project for an inexperienced student- ideas?

    (sorry if this is in the wrong section) Hello, I am in my final year of school (UK) and will be starting university in September. Over the summer I am looking to do an internship/project at my local university for fun. I have a particular interest in the theoretical side of physics, though my...
  38. G

    Optimal Steel Profile and Hook Design for Crane Beam Project

    while study i have been given a task from mine teacher to make the beam for the crane... https://www.physicsforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=68016&stc=1&d=1395850228 The steel profile is fix one end. The other end, ends with a hook which takes the form of two ears, welded on both...
  39. E

    Need Help With Project. Similar to a sprinkler.

    What I'm making is kind of like a sprinkler or Aeolipile. I have a 2 blade propeller that I'd like to boost with an air tank(s). It has to go from 100rpm to 300rpm via a nozzle at the tips of blades. I'm trying to determine the minimum pressure and volume requirements for a tank of air that can...
  40. F

    Astrophysics Project: Data Collection

    Homework Statement I have to do a final project for my Astrophysics class. We're supposed to gather data on the XZ Tauri stars and compare that data to our sun's. I'm having trouble finding data on the XZ Tauri system. Any suggestions? Thank you!
  41. D

    What are some cool projects using the 8051 microcontroller?

    I am looking for some ideas on projects. I pretty much screwed up my first project because i chose a very difficult one(i couldn't complete it on time). I have got 2 months time before final submission. I am looking for some 'interesting' projects which can be completed in two months. I...
  42. C

    Possible research topics for high redshift galaxies and AGN

    Hi all, I am nearing the start of my final year at university and part of that year is a large research project on a subject of our choice. My main interests lie within the formation and evolution of high redshift (z ≥ 1) galaxies and AGN. At this stage I am only starting to think about what...
  43. C

    Egg Drop Contraption: A Physical Science Project Report

    Hi, I am working on an Egg Drop Contraption as a Physical Science project. I need some help on a 1 page report I need to make. First, let me explain how my project will work so you can know how to answer my questions. I will have a box a bit bigger than the egg itself. The walls, floor, and...
  44. M

    Interviewing an Electrical Engineer for a Career Project

    excuse me i am in need of help i need to interview an Electrical Engineer for a Career Project in school i just have 10 questions that i need answered
  45. T

    Quantum Physics Science Advanced Project

    So, I love physics and math. I have my first Science fair coming up, and I've dreamed about this day since I was five. Putting my knowledge into work that my peers can judge, and maybe spark interest in Physics for someone else. What project could I do that is Quantum Physics or really any...
  46. V

    Navigating a Failing Research Project: Tips and Strategies

    >have zero interest for my subject, it's the UK so I can't switch, have managed to be a great exam passer >this term have one regular course + research project worth the credits of 3 regular courses >done close to nothing for first 3 weeks of term What are general tips for this sort of...
  47. G

    Optimizing Solar Panel Efficiency: Calculating Sunlight for Maximum Power"

    How can I calculate the total diffused and incident light of the sun?Edit I am doing this project with solar panels. I thought, watching as well several youtube videos, that I could improve the panels with mirrors, and looking at some plants, I realized that some of their leaves bended towards...
  48. R

    What Innovative Product Should a Freshman Engineer Create?

    I am an IITian freshman. We have been asked to manufacture a product, something that is made in workshops, (i.e. should include, but may not restricted to, carpentry, casting of metals, and such other methods.) The product should be innovative, and should address some problem. I am running out...
  49. P

    Designing Ailerons for School Project Wing

    Good day everyone, I was designning the wing for a school project and I wonder if there is any equation for defining the aileron size. I am designing a straight rectangular wing. I just found on other forums that the aileron's length should be 0.25 of the wingspan and the aileron chord should be...
  50. jedishrfu

    Finding the Perfect DC Motor for Your Small Robotic Platform

    I'm looking for a DC Motor to power a small 50lb robotic platform with maximum speed of 10mi/hr. What should I be looking for? I've made some basic assumptions of 8" or 12" diameter wheels and so the rpm rating should 420 rpm and 300rpm respectively to attain 10mph. I plan to use at least two...
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