Team Filthy FiltersTeam Filthy FiltersMid-semester Design ReviewMid-semester Design Review
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Team MembersTeam Members Ian KincaidIan Kincaid
Kevin LoeweKevin Loewe
Tom CoburnTom Coburn
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Problem StatementProblem Statement
Argonne National Laboratory – West Argonne National Laboratory – West is challenging team Filthy Filters to is challenging team Filthy Filters to create a disassembly station for create a disassembly station for nuclear grade HEPA Filters. Due to nuclear grade HEPA Filters. Due to the dangerous level of contamination the dangerous level of contamination in these filters, this process must in these filters, this process must take place in a remote hot cell take place in a remote hot cell environment. environment.
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Step 1: Separation of PartsStep 1: Separation of Parts
Function:Function: Separation of Filter Separation of Filter
and Frameand Frame Constraints:Constraints:
Completely Remove Completely Remove all Piecesall Pieces
Design Alternatives:Design Alternatives: Punch PressPunch Press ““Hammer Jack”Hammer Jack” ““Pull & Peel”Pull & Peel”
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Punch PressPunch Press
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““Pull & Peel”Pull & Peel”
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Step 2: Filter MediaStep 2: Filter Media
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Step 3: Aluminum Step 3: Aluminum SeparatorsSeparators
Function:Function: Remove AluminumRemove Aluminum
Constraints:Constraints: Approx. 90 per sideApprox. 90 per side
Design Design Alternatives:Alternatives: Slave ManipulatorsSlave Manipulators JigJig
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Slave ManipulatorsSlave Manipulators
LimitationsLimitations
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Separator JigSeparator Jig
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Step 4: Resize MediaStep 4: Resize Media
Function:Function: Resize MediaResize Media
Constraints:Constraints: 1 by 2 inch strips1 by 2 inch strips
Design Design Alternatives:Alternatives: Cheese GraterCheese Grater Paper ShredderPaper Shredder
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Cheese GraterCheese Grater
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Paper ShredderPaper Shredder
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Step 5: Waste ContainerStep 5: Waste Container
Function:Function: Dispose StripsDispose Strips
Constraints:Constraints: Position CanPosition Can
Design Design Alternatives:Alternatives: ConveyorConveyor
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ConveyorConveyor
Pros/ConsPros/Cons
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Step 6: StabilizationStep 6: Stabilization
Process to be Process to be developed to developed to glassify materialglassify material
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Step 7: Metal FrameStep 7: Metal Frame
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Step 8: BoltsStep 8: Bolts
Function:Function: Remove BoltsRemove Bolts
Constraints:Constraints: LocationLocation
Design Alternatives:Design Alternatives: Linear Motion DeviceLinear Motion Device
AutomatedAutomated User ControlledUser Controlled
Don’t IncludeDon’t Include
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Linear Motion DeviceLinear Motion Device
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Step 9: WeldsStep 9: Welds
Function:Function: Break WeldsBreak Welds
Constraints:Constraints: Minimize DustMinimize Dust
Design Design Alternatives:Alternatives: GrinderGrinder Cutoff WheelCutoff Wheel Don’t IncludeDon’t Include
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Cuttoff WheelCuttoff Wheel GrinderGrinder
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Step 10: Plywood FrameStep 10: Plywood Frame
Function:Function: Accommodate Accommodate
PlywoodPlywood Constraints:Constraints:
Wood, screwsWood, screws Design Design
Alternatives:Alternatives: SawsSaws
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Step 11: FrameStep 11: Frame
Function:Function: Separate PiecesSeparate Pieces
Constraints:Constraints: Stainless SteelStainless Steel
Design Design Alternatives:Alternatives: ““Pull & Peel” (# 6)Pull & Peel” (# 6)
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Step 12: Resize Metal/WoodStep 12: Resize Metal/Wood
Function:Function: Resize MaterialsResize Materials
Constraints:Constraints: 3 Different Materials3 Different Materials
Design Alternatives:Design Alternatives: Chop SawChop Saw Plasma CutterPlasma Cutter TorchTorch
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Chop SawChop Saw
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Plasma CutterPlasma Cutter
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TorchTorch
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Step 13: Waste ContainerStep 13: Waste Container
Function:Function: Dispose MaterialDispose Material
Constraints:Constraints: Position CanPosition Can
Design Design Alternatives:Alternatives: Conveyor (# 15)Conveyor (# 15)
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Project BudgetProject Budget
Square Stock Steel - 2” x 2” x ¼” – 7 @ $81 per 8 ft. ($567)Square Stock Steel - 2” x 2” x ¼” – 7 @ $81 per 8 ft. ($567) Air Wrench – 1 @ $200 ($200)Air Wrench – 1 @ $200 ($200) Worm Gear Assembly – 6 @ $75 ($450)Worm Gear Assembly – 6 @ $75 ($450) Bulk Aluminum, Fasteners, Welding Supplies, Various Parts Bulk Aluminum, Fasteners, Welding Supplies, Various Parts
($2000) ($2000)
Project TimelineProject TimelineSchedule (Fall Semester)Schedule (Fall Semester)
11/18/0411/18/04 Design ReviewDesign Review11/20/04 – 11/29/0411/20/04 – 11/29/04 Individual ResearchIndividual Research11/30/0411/30/04 Final DirectionFinal Direction11/30/04 – 12/3/0411/30/04 – 12/3/04 Preliminary Solid ModelingPreliminary Solid Modeling12/6/04 - 12/10/0412/6/04 - 12/10/04 Build Testing Apparatus for Build Testing Apparatus for
PullerPuller12/13/04 – 12/17/0412/13/04 – 12/17/04 Test Puller DesignTest Puller Design12/18/04 – 1/7/0512/18/04 – 1/7/05 Begin Ordering PartsBegin Ordering Parts1/10/05- 1/31/51/10/05- 1/31/5 Finalize Solid Model and Finalize Solid Model and
Drawing Package.Drawing Package.Modify DesignModify Design
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