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As a new member of AguaClara and the Ram pump subteam, I will strive to work with my team effectively in order to modify the existing ramp pump model to yield a 70 mL/s flow rate. For this semester, it is necessary that we implement a reliable and consistent flow rate calculation system. Furthermore, the installment of an outlet for air in the ramp pump should carried out in order to allow steady flow of water instead of spurts. Ensuring Ensuring that the model is stable and compact with respect to its components and overall structure is also a a goal my team and I should focus on throughout the duration of the pumps design. Lastly, we must further test the forces of the pump in order to have an estimate of spring force appropriate for each AguaClara plant, taking its parameters into accountFurthermore, implementing an effective and reliable system for calculating the flow rate and efficiency of the pump at any given head is a primary initative this semester. After this step is complete, adding distribution piping to the bottom of the ram pump and observing its affects on the ram pump's output and overall function is a must. In an AguaClara treatment plant, the entire apparatus is completely submerged in water. Therefore, the ram pump in the lab must be put under these conditions in order for the team to move forward with increasing flow rate and efficiency.
Personal Goals
1) Conduct independent research on effective pump models to better the ram pump system
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