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Greg Hansen, Adam Pyper, Matt Goodro, Brad Tippetts, Bryon Conner, Richard Allen matt@goodro.com, gphansen33@yahoo.com, bryon_conner@msn.com, arpyper@juno.com , bradtippetts@hotmail.com, richardallen2003@comcast.net. Project Description. Problem Statement
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Greg Hansen, Adam Pyper, Matt Goodro, Brad Tippetts, Bryon Conner,Richard Allen matt@goodro.com, gphansen33@yahoo.com, bryon_conner@msn.com, arpyper@juno.com , bradtippetts@hotmail.com, richardallen2003@comcast.net
Project Description Problem Statement “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” www.msnbc.com • 97% of Earth’s water is too salty for human use • Only 1% of the remaining 3% is useable water Proposed Solution Develop a portable, economic means of converting salt water to useable water.
Progress Report • Project Status • 1 week behind • Completed: • Research • Patent Search (90%) • Concept Screening • Needed: • Customer Needs Analysis • Complete Patent Search
Progress Report Proposed Concepts: DISTILLATION
Pros 100% Salt Removed Purifies Water Cons Slow Process Fuel Requirements Not Very Portable Water Loss Distillation
Progress Report Proposed Concepts: Electrodialysis www.astom-corp.jp/ en/en-principle-001.html
Pros Little Energy Required Portable Fast Process Cons 90% Salt Removed Does Not Purify Water Electrodialysis
Goals • Short Term • Choose Final Concept • Begin Design Process • Fundraising • Long Term • Choose Final Design Process • Secure Funds • Begin Prototype Build