Thermodynamics B/C Build

[wxyz]

It has to be closed cell, open cell will just absorb water. Problem is that it can expand as altitude increases, which was problematic last year since nats was in Colorado.

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It has to be closed cell, open cell will just absorb water. Problem is that it can expand as altitude increases, which was problematic last year since nats was in Colorado.

Ah, thanks!

I might just stick to EPS/XPS foam anyway, as it's less hassle though... I guess we'll see how important the build is going to be.

[Raphael]

What are the Stuff That I can't use in this year's Thermodynamic Competition(2019). Also What are some good materials I could use to conserve the heat? (If you are allowed to tell me)
Thanks!

[Raphael]

It has to be closed cell, open cell will just absorb water. Problem is that it can expand as altitude increases, which was problematic last year since nats was in Colorado.

Ah, thanks!

I might just stick to EPS/XPS foam anyway, as it's less hassle though... I guess we'll see how important the build is going to be.

Is The EPS/XPS foam even allowed this year they seem kind of cheap as you stick them in and you conserve the Heat so well!

[TheChiScientist]

It has to be closed cell, open cell will just absorb water. Problem is that it can expand as altitude increases, which was problematic last year since nats was in Colorado.

Ah, thanks!

I might just stick to EPS/XPS foam anyway, as it's less hassle though... I guess we'll see how important the build is going to be.

Is The EPS/XPS foam even allowed this year they seem kind of cheap as you stick them in and you conserve the Heat so well!

You could have a vacuum box but if you fail to build a device properly it's useless. I know for a fact that this year the build will make or break teams at many high tier competitions (Ex: MIT, Golden Gate, SOUP, etc...) so you want to be very strong in the build.

[MadCow2357]

What are the Stuff That I can't use in this year's Thermodynamic Competition(2019). Also What are some good materials I could use to conserve the heat? (If you are allowed to tell me)
Thanks!

I believe that they are in the rules...
Aerogels, wood, and foam work well. Though this is my first year as well, so don't take my word for it

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What are the Stuff That I can't use in this year's Thermodynamic Competition(2019). Also What are some good materials I could use to conserve the heat? (If you are allowed to tell me)
Thanks!

I believe that they are in the rules...
Aerogels, wood, and foam work well. Though this is my first year as well, so don't take my word for it

They are in fact in the rules. Always check the rules!

Anyway, I'm using either EPS or XPS foam (they're similar to Styrofoam).

[JoeyC]

Temperature between 60 and 75*C? No more scalding my fingers with boiling water for testing!

[TheChiScientist]

Temperature between 60 and 75*C? No more scalding my fingers with boiling water for testing!

No more placing my hand on a 100C surface...
Also, way less uncertainty!

[Raphael]

What are the Stuff That I can't use in this year's Thermodynamic Competition(2019). Also What are some good materials I could use to conserve the heat? (If you are allowed to tell me)
Thanks!

I believe that they are in the rules...
Aerogels, wood, and foam work well. Though this is my first year as well, so don't take my word for it

They are in fact in the rules. Always check the rules!

Anyway, I'm using either EPS or XPS foam (they're similar to Styrofoam).

Thank You
Also could you tell me where i could buy EPS or XPS foam please?
They seem like a really good insulation according to you!