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Chim. Ease. Chimney Cleaning Solutions . April 26, 2011. Team Clean William Land Matthew Vida Keith Martin Robert Edling. creosote. =. condensation. +. wood particles. water vapor. gases. smoke. The Problem: Creosote. Creosote build-up + Heat. Chimney fire.
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Chim Ease Chimney Cleaning Solutions April 26, 2011 Team Clean William LandMatthew VidaKeith MartinRobert Edling
creosote = condensation + wood particles water vapor gases smoke The Problem: Creosote Creosote build-up + Heat Chimney fire Cracked tile, melted mortar
Jason Gabler’s Prototype, From this to This
Sponsor Specifications • Inexpensive • Universal • Easy to: • Use • Manufacture • Install • Safe & Effective
The Concept, effective and easy. Criteria for Design: • One time installation • Corrosion resistant • Universal design for square, rectangular,and round chimneys • Low cost • Aesthetically pleasing and permanent mount • Durable and universal brush
Cable Drum (Old): 3D Solid Model • Easy to install • Powered by user • Unobtrusive
System Testing: Successes and Complications Cable unraveled on drum during testing due to loss of tension
Looking Back: Recommendations & Conclusions In conclusion, our design met all of the engineering specifications outlined in the beginning of the project. Proof of concept was established through testing. Possible design improvements are outlined below.