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P14417: B9 Plastics - Particle Filter Problem Definition

P14417: B9 Plastics - Particle Filter Problem Definition . Dan Anderson / Thomas Heberle / Perry Hosmer / Karina Roundtree / Kelly Stover September 10, 2013. Team Overview. Project Team Guide: Gerald Garavuso. Agenda. Team Norms & Values Project Background

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P14417: B9 Plastics - Particle Filter Problem Definition

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  1. P14417: B9 Plastics - Particle FilterProblem Definition Dan Anderson / Thomas Heberle / Perry Hosmer / Karina Roundtree / Kelly Stover September 10, 2013

  2. Team Overview Project Team Guide: Gerald Garavuso

  3. Agenda • Team Norms & Values • Project Background • Problem Statement & Project Deliverables • Engineering Requirements • Design Drivers & Critical Challenges • Draft of Project Plan • Next Steps…

  4. Team Norms and Values • Punctual • Thorough • Accurate • Professional and Ethical • Committed

  5. Project Background • Local non-profit organization, B9 Plastics, hopes to save lives with their “Better Water Maker” (BWM) UV transmission disinfection system. • Before the UV transmission, a particle filter needs to be used to prepare the water for disinfection. Previous Project & Issues • Last year, a French Press Particle Filter was designed for The BWM, but presented several issues. • A bucket tapering issue. • Excessive force was required. • Construction integrity

  6. Theory of Product FunctionUV Filtration Process: The Particle Filter serves as a pre-filter for the UV transmission process. When using UV light to disinfect water, the effectiveness of the system depends on the source water being relatively clear, particle free, and free of dissolved UV absorbing compounds. UV Transmission

  7. Problem Statement Current State: • In order to use the Better Water Maker (BWM) users must first pour the water through a cloth before being treated. Desired State: • The device should clear particles from water to allow the BWM to operate more effectively. • The device should be simple to use and operable by both women and children. Project Goals: • Analyze the design selected by P13418 • Improve the effectiveness of the Better Water Maker Notable Constraints: • Must be usable by both women and children • Only locally available materials may be consumed • Must not negatively impact the smell and taste of water

  8. Project Scope & Deliverables • Project Scope • Eliminate particles greater than 5 microns in size • Produce a design that is economically viable for use in developing countries • Design the device to be reusable, and use only consumable parts that are locally available • Deliverables to date • Functional prototype • Bill of Materials • Design Drawings • Assembly and manufacturing plan • Test plan and results

  9. Use Scenarios • People may collect water: • From a river or lake • From a common well • From home (not clean) • The system will need to adapt to all these potential use scenarios. *Our end goal is to have a filter that is easy to use and easily adaptable to different scenarios.

  10. Stakeholders • Bob Bechtold,  Harbec • Kate Chamberlain, B9 Plastics • Gerald Garavuso, Faculty Guide • Chris Fisher, MSD Office Sponsor • End Users • RIT

  11. House of Quality

  12. Preliminary Schedule

  13. Milestones Ahead

  14. Looking Forward • Immediate Next Steps • Begin developing function tree • Benchmarking technologies related to primary functions • Risk Assessment Questions?

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