SLIDE 1
Introduction
- Group Members
- Devlin Hayduke, ME Project Manager
- Rashed Al-Mehthel, ME
- Alec Barclay, ME
- Mark Blomer, ME
- Luke Walsh, ME
- Jackie Matejcik, EE
- Sponsor: Andrew Moore, Dean RIT College of
Liberal Arts
- Mentor: Dr. Nye
04002 Introduction Group Members Devlin Hayduke, ME Project - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
04002 Introduction Group Members Devlin Hayduke, ME Project - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Archeological Investigation Technology Team 04002 Introduction Group Members Devlin Hayduke, ME Project Manager Rashed Al-Mehthel, ME Alec Barclay, ME Mark Blomer, ME Luke Walsh, ME Jackie Matejcik, EE
SLIDE 2
SLIDE 3
Outline
Background Information Design Process Final Concept Cost Analysis
SLIDE 4
Background Information What is the Device used for?
- Aid Dean Moore
- Retrieve carbonized
seeds and artifacts from soil
- Reason : Understand
the history of farming
- Where: Danilo, Croatia
- Dalmatian Coast of
Adriatic Coast
- Key Words
Danilo
SLIDE 5
Design Process
- Recognize and Quantify needs
- Concept Development
- Feasibility Assessment
- Design of Objectives and Performance
Specifications
- Design Analysis and Synthesis
SLIDE 6
Critical Performance Parameters
- Separate and retrieve carbonized seeds
- Gentle process to protect artifacts
- Be safe to use carbon dating after retrieval
- Rugged, all-weather device
- Process the clay-based soil at the Croatian site
- Compact and easily transportable
- Safe, controlled system
SLIDE 7
Concept Development
- Froth Floatation
- Density Separation
- Vibration Separation
SLIDE 8
Froth Floatation
- Bubbler/Compressor
- Overflow
- Containers
- Water Tank
- Settling Tank
- Sieves
- Collection of Seeds
- Artifact Collection
- Process
- Cost
- Evaluation
Raw Soil Water Tank Compressed Air Water Flow Dirty Water Sludge Sieve Settling Tank Seeds Sludge Clean Water
SLIDE 9
Density Separation
- Pumps
- Centrifuge
- Water
- Tanks
- Input
- Clean water
- Sieves
- Process
- Cost
- Evaluation
SLIDE 10
Vibration Separation
- Vibration Motor
- Gratings
- Coarse
- Medium
- Fine
- Sieves
- Seeds Collection
- Pump
- Process
- Cost
- Evaluation
SLIDE 11
Concept Evaluations
- Concepts Used
- Froth Flotation
- Gratings
- Water Recycling
- Concepts Removed
- Vibration Gratings
- Centrifuge Pump
SLIDE 12
Design Objectives and Performance Specifications
- 50% Charred Seed Retrieval
- 90% of Artifacts Retrieved Continuously
- 95% Water Retention per 10L of Soil
Sample
- Process a 10L Soil Sample in 8 Minutes
SLIDE 13
Safety Concerns
- Electrical Components
- Enclosed Connections
- Outdoor use wires
- Water tight enclosure for:
- Power Supply
- Circuit board
- Power Supply Cooling Fan
- Manual Shutdown Switches
- Operator Slippage
SLIDE 14
Final Concept
- Tanks
- Break-Up
- Froth
- Pumps
- Water
- Sump
- Sensors
- Level
- Valves
- Release
- Flow
SLIDE 15
Design Analysis & Synthesis
- Break-Up Tank
- Froth Tank
- Finite Element Analysis
- Control System
- Overall Design And Testing
SLIDE 16
Break-Up Tank
- Specifications
- Nozzles
- Grating
- Process Flow
- Calculations
SLIDE 17
Break-Up Tank
Section View
2cm Grating
SLIDE 18
Froth Tank
- Specifications
- Bubbler
- Gratings
- Seed and Artifact
Collection
- Sludge Removal
SLIDE 19
Froth Tank
Section View
SLIDE 20
Finite Element Analysis for Structures
SLIDE 21
Control System
- Devices
- Two Float Switch Sensors
- Proportional 3-Way Flow Valve
- On/Off Release Valve
- Microprocessor
- Controls Process
SLIDE 22
Control Devices
SLIDE 23
Overall Design Integration and Testing
SLIDE 24
SLIDE 25
SLIDE 26
SLIDE 27
SLIDE 28
Project Budget $3000
SLIDE 29