Design Review Jessie Holderman Beth Madsen Adam Oster
Feb 23, 2016
Design ReviewJessie Holderman
Beth MadsenAdam Oster
AgendaProject learningSpecificationsAxiomatic designComparisonsProposed designsQuestions
Source: http://www.wallingfordvt.com/planning_&_zoning.htm
http://seniordesign.engr.uidaho.edu/first_semester/process.html
Project LearningToured Blue Water’s facilitiesInterviewed operatorTalked with external wastewater plant engineerObserved/Analyzed current loading procedureResearch on media transport systems
Source: http://www.smart-kit.com/scategory/study-skills/
Opportunity StatementDevelop an easy to use, safe, cost-effective method to
charge the pilot filters.
Problem StatementA problem in the current loading process of the
pilot filters is creating a safety hazard to workers, costing Blue Water excessive money, and time.
Current loading procedureSand arrives on-site, on trailer
Sand is moved next to the filter
Filter is primed with water.
Operator loads sand into top of filter.
Forklift/Crane lifts operator and sand
Operator climbs ladderwith buckets of sand
Specifications
Axiomatic DesignAxiomatic design is a process used to create functional
requirements from customer needs, develop these into design parameters, and then determine process variables.
Vertical ScrewPros ConsWill move the sand to the
height neededCan move sand at 300 SCFM
Cost- $15,000 for a carbon steel vertical screw
Difficult to set up and moveCan be a safety issueHigh maintenance costRequires a large space to
operate
Source: http://www.martinsprocket.com
Air liftPros ConsSafe to operateLight weightCost effectiveLow maintenanceBlue Water uses technology
System requires that the lift be 50% submerged
Transfer rate is slower than desired
Must be close to filter
Venturi System
http://www.penberthy-online.com/literature/jets/DIM%20-%201701.pdf
Venturi SystemPros ConsMaterial does not come into
contact with moving partsVery efficientLow maintenance cost Uncomplicated designEasily removes sand from filter
Need large volume of waterRequires high pressure water
pump
Positive Displacement Pump Pros ConsLow maintenanceLow costVersatile Can be air poweredHigh flow rate
Wear in hosesSand must be in a slurry
Source: http://www.process-controls.com/John_Brooks_Company/diaphragmpumps.htm
Dynamic pump systemPros ConsLow costVersatileEasy to useHigh flow rates
Wear due to slurry on moving parts
Wear in hosesSand must be in a slurry
Source: http://www.heavypump.com/Productshow.asp?ArticleID=17
Venturi System
Component Cost
Pump $600
Venturi Nozzle $100
Fittings $50
Slurry Hose $200
Fabrication Materials
$50
Total $1,000
• Flow rate of 6.9 gpm, with 10 gpm water needed to achieve this•Estimated time to charge CF3: 44 min
Positive Displacement System Air–operated double diaphragm pump Flow rate over 4 gpm with heads of 30 ft Estimated time to charge CF3: 75 min
Component PricePump $ 800
Slurry Hose $ 200Fittings $ 50
Fabrication Materials
$ 50
Total $ 1,100
Dynamic SystemGas-operated impeller pumpFlow rate of 158 gpm, with head of 95 ftEstimated time to charge CF3: < 2 min
Component PricePump $ 500
Slurry Hose $ 200Fittings $ 50
Fabrication Materials
$ 50
Total $ 800
Future WorkCalculate specifications for each componentFind vendors and detailed costsCreate fabrication drawingsFabricate components or order componentsTest completed system
Questions
Source: http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/smc/department/dpw/home/0,,5562541_5562587,00.html