Michael Skyler Erickson's Individual Contribution Page

Subteam: Foam Filtration

Spring 2014 Mid Semester Contributions

Thus far this semester, we have designed a pulley system to compress and clean the drum and are in the process of testing it to see if it gives us an appropriate particle displacement velocity.  We have just received a straight sided drum, one we hope can be the basis for the project moving forward.  In addition, we have taken great steps towards developing a side valve with the new drums potential for welding and also the implementation of a sink drain.  We look forward to working on the dosing unit and further testing on different compression techniques.  In addition, we are working on a test that measures the impact that compression speed has on the degree to which the foam filter is cleaned

Spring 2014 Goals

This semester, we really want to focus on improving several aspects of the pilot project we sent to Honduras.  First and foremost we want to have a full scale model of the filter up and running in the lab.  This will help us to test and improve various aspects of the drum.  We need to redesign and over designed plunging technique, find an appropriate plunger material, create a side valve, and come up with an LFOM and chemical dosing unit.  The team wants to see the foam filter grow to be a sustainable source of water for disaster relief as well as rural areas, positively affecting as many people as we possibly can.

Fall 2013 End of Semester Contributions

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