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As for individual work, I took measurements of the existing filter prototype and created a AutoCAD drawing of the LFSRSF. It is a three dimensional illustration with accurate dimensions and orientation. The drawing can continue to be updated as fabrications are made to the filter.
Spring 2013 Contributions
During January 2013, students in the AguaClara program visited Honduras to provide demonstrations for the various new technologies which AguaClara has designed. One of such technologies included the low flow SRSF prototype. However during the demonstration the prototype leaked, was unable to perform backwash, and one of the slotted manifolds broke. Therefore, our initial goals for the semester were to address the problems witnessed in Honduras as well as design a sand drain, improve ease of operation and construction, and create an operator's manual. However at the beginning of the semester we were informed we would be competing at the EPA P3 Expo for a $90k grant; consequently this became the bulk of our focus for the semester.
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