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Volume 2

tests were done a number of times to see whether any faults might
spring up.

However, after 15 to 20 tests, there was no difference in the
functions of the complete project, which showed that the project
was working with precision and durability. Table 14 shows the
tests performed and their status.

Table 14: Experimental results.

Test Test Name Number Of Status Result
Number Times
Flower Opening 20
Closing Working
Tracking test 20 Appropriately
Wind blow test 20

The tracking angle of the sun is an important factor which is
responsible for increasing the efficiency of the system. This is the
basic difference which sets this system apart from conventional
systems. The graph below shows the moments of angle to the
power consumed by the motor at different angles from the sun.
The linear motor turns the panel's petal cluster into a petal cluster,
as shown in Figure 47 and 48, and the power consumed was
always fixed at 0.5 watts per movement.

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