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- Update Variable Naming Guide (by semesters end)
- Update naming guide based on programs currently being used. Each variable should be complete with the definition, where it is used, and where it is calculated.
- Team members: Reiko
- Edit Flocculation program (By end of Feb)
- Rewrite program from an energy dissipation approach.
- Overall flocculation potential of the flocculator is now based on Θ*ε^(1/3) rather than on G*Θ.
- We might need to increase the flocculation potential for future plants to improve performance under low turbidity conditions.
- Correct placement of baffles for AutoCAD drawing. The algorithm needs to determine where the baffles start based on the entrance tank.
- Add checks for port hole placement vs water level and baffle placement vs port hole.
- Rewrite program from an energy dissipation approach.
- Edit the Sedimentation Slopes program (End of Feb)
- Correct arbitrary assumptions - velocity ratio.
- Automate the program to check for reasonable values--add calculations that a reviewer can use as checks.
- Compare average velocities in channels, ports, manifolds, and orifices--these should be similar.
- Update slopes program variables to incorporate triangular and trapezoidal geometries in the other programs.
- Create a critical design parameter that will be the maximum length of the sedimentation tank as a function of the inlet manifold geometry.
- Inlet manifold geometry will be determined based on the length and velocity through the sedimentation tank.
- Changes made for 4 Communities need to be incorporated into the general program.
- New sludge drain design for the sedimentation tank.
- Incorporate floc weir design upon confirmation that it works.
- Update AutoCAD method of drawing sedimentation tank and floc tank (Complete by end of March)
- Draw the sedimentation tank so that it is possible to see order of construction.
- Begin with the rectangular tank, and then fill in the additional items (bottom slopes containing sludge channel, drop tubes, sludge weir, sludge port plates, manifold sloped plates).
- Group related objects so they can easily be manipulated in the CAD drawing
- For example, group all plate settlers in each sedimentation tank, group baffles similarly.
- Add construction details including ledge that supports the plate settlers, inlet manifold plates, sludge drain channel, sludge drain plates, sedimentation tank inlet drop tubes, inlet channel port covers, etc.
- Check AutoCAD dimensions to make sure the plant is being drawn correctly
- Make sure code includes geometry-specific dimensions for the Sedimentation Slopes program.
- Make sure all components draw correctly for Sedimentation Tank--location of plate settlers, exit launder.
- Incorporate change from sludge pipe to sludge channel.
- Inlet pipes into slopes need to be changed to concrete voids--no longer pipes. Make sure to change corresponding layer.
- Draw the sedimentation tank so that it is possible to see order of construction.
- Update Algorithm Documentation for MathCAD programs (by end of semester not to begin until programs are complete)
- Make sure rendered images are shown with dimensions.Team members: Reiko
- Make sure variable list is updated.Team members:
- Edit for clarity. Each member needs to review.
- Organization (by April 1)
- Programs for each design need to be filed (possibly on the Wiki) for easy review at a later point.
- Detailed dimensions of each plant need to be posted on the Wiki with AutoCAD drawing.
- Document the design of the existing facilities (as built) in a table format.
- Should include tank dimensions, residence time for flocculator, and Vup and Vc for sedimentation tank.Team member: Reiko
- AutoCAD Documentation (ideally by semesters end, might get pushed to next semester)
- Update documentation for current programs--make sure variables are correct.
- Finish adding pictures to Sedimentation Tank documentation page.
- Work on plant designs as presented throughout the semester (Gracias by March 15, Ecuador by March 1)
- Create a series of designs and post them on the wiki to demonstrate automated design capabilities. Show the effect of changing different user inputs.Team members: Reiko
- Complete Gracias design.
- Ecuador university pilot plantTeam members: Reiko and Heather Hunter
- Pakistan pilot plant
- Develop a plan to create the detailed documentation that the partner organization needs to build the facilities (rough draft with Gracias design, final with semesters end)
- Materials list
- Fabrication method for the plate settlersTeam members: Reiko
- Possibility to add these details to AutoCAD?
- Greater design detail for new partner organizations especially since it is possible that an AguaClara plant will not be on site.Team members: Reiko and Heather Hunter
- Provide continuity training and recruitment (on going)
- Recruit students for summer program.
- Train students who will be continuing on the design team during the summer and next fall.