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Intel Reverse Osmosis Membrane Removal Tool

Team Members: Ron Groeger Jr. Chris Rogers Mike Neuwerth William Dilg PSU Advisor: Dr. Sailor Intel Engineering Advisor: Christian Brown. Intel Reverse Osmosis Membrane Removal Tool. Spring 2008. Introduction. Purpose of our project Reverse Osmosis Unit Construction

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Intel Reverse Osmosis Membrane Removal Tool

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  1. Team Members: Ron Groeger Jr. Chris Rogers Mike Neuwerth William Dilg PSU Advisor: Dr. Sailor Intel Engineering Advisor: Christian Brown Intel Reverse Osmosis Membrane Removal Tool Spring 2008

  2. Introduction • Purpose of our project • Reverse Osmosis Unit Construction • Current Method Used • Concept Evaluation • Parts of the Membrane Removal Tool • Operation of tool • Conclusions

  3. Purpose of Project • Remove membranes from reverse osmosis unit • Maintain removal time the same or better • Reduce the number of people needed • Restricted on fluids we can use • Build an ergonomic and safe tool for the technicians to use

  4. Reverse Osmosis Unit Construction

  5. Reverse Osmosis Unit Construction

  6. Current Method of RemovalPVC pipe method

  7. PVC Pipe method

  8. Concept EvaluationPro’s Pulling Device Pushing Device • Both technicians on same end of unit • No external fluids necessary • More control on removal • Less technician force needed to push • One piece tool

  9. Concept EvaluationCon’s Pulling Device Pushing Device • Need to counter weight the tool • Wire rope must be stiff enough to feed through the membranes • Long length of wire rope • Rod must be long • Limited to glycerin to use for hydraulic fluid • Technicians on both ends of pressure vessel • Less control on membrane removal

  10. Tool Frame Hand winch plate Removable Upper Support Membrane Tray Faceplate Support Beams

  11. Rear Assembly Chevron Gasket Front Plate Arm Assembly Tube assembly Nylon Block

  12. Wire Rope 1/8” stainless steel 1x7 wire braid Stoppers crimped on in membrane length sections Interchangeable Hand Winch 3.1 to 1 gear ratio Hand or Drill operated 1/8” wire rope

  13. Removal Tool Operation

  14. Conclusion • Current removal practice was unsafe and unsound ergonomic practices • Unique tool • Safer • Ergonomically sound • Only two people to perform job of four • Maintain same removal time • Can fit multiple reverse osmosis units • Does not damage membranes on removal • Withstands wet harsh environments

  15. Thank you • Intel • Christian Brown • Dr. Sailor • Dr. Etesami • Portland State University ME Staff

  16. Questions?

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