Design Goals

Spring 2009 Team Members

Reiko Baugham
Heather Hunter
Adela Kuzmiakova
Heather Reed
Sara Schwetschenau

Spring 2009 Goals

1. Update Variable Naming Guide
   • Create a new 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.
2. Edit Flocculation program
   • Rewrite program from an energy dissipation approach.
   • 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.
3. Edit the Semintation Slopes program
   • Correct arbitrary assumptions - velocity ratio.
   • Automate the program to check for reasonable values.
   • Update slopes program variables to incorporate triangular and trapazoidal geometries in the other programs.
   • Changes made for 4 Communities need to be incorporated into the general program.
4. 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.
5. Update Algorithm Documentation for MathCAD programs
   • Make sure rendered images are shown with dimensions.
   • Make sure variable lists is updated.
   • Edit for clarity. Each member to review.
6. Organization
   • Programs for each design need to be filed accordingly to easily review at a later point.
   • Detailed dimensions of each plant need to be posted on the Wiki with AutoCAD drawing.
7. AutoCAD Documentation
   • Update documentation for current programs--make sure variables are correct.
   • Finish adding pictures to Sedimentation Tank documentation page.
8. Work on plant designs as presented throughout the semester
   • Gracias
   • Ecuador university pilot plant