Log 12/3/10

Today, BR, MA, and I went to the lab to try to figure out how much water the tubing could hold. I also set the dimensions for my tanker at 24in. x 6in. x 6in. DA and PA helped me figure out how much water each of the tanks inside of the tanker could hold. MA will use these numbers to figure out how much of the oil substance he will be making. I am also planning to make my model this weekend out of balsa wood and hot glue.

Log 12/2/10

Since the last time I blogged, I have met with my team (CML, MA, and BR) and we talked about possible dimensions for the tanker. Some dimensions I came up with are 24in. x 12in. x 6in., 18in. x 12in. x 6in, among others. I can't make a final decision until I figure out how big the pump will be. I have looked at some pumps online and I think that a miniature pump from creationsofacraftsman.com could work.

Log 11/25/10

Happy Thanksgiving! Yesterday I came across a huge problem! I realized that I haven't come up with the dimensions of the tanker and I also realized that I haven't looked at water pumps for the tanker.

Log 11/23/10

Today I finished the CAD drawings for the tanker alternative solutions. I still need to come up with the alternative solutions for the system that stops the flow of oil in the tanker. I also need to come up with the alternative solutions for the system that will get the oil out of the water.

Log 11/18/10

Yesterday, I came up with some alternative solutions for the tanker and had a meeting with CMcD and DA. They liked my idea of having the tanks resemble an ice cube tray and I think it might be a viable solution. I started the drawings for the tank alternative solutions and I am also working on the alternative solutions for the system that will stop the oil flow to the tanker.

Log 11/16/10

I finished my tanker drawings on CAD today and I annotated and labeled them. I am currently working on the alternative solutions for the system that will enable me to stop the flow of oil when my tanker fills up.

Log 11/11/10

I had my Formal Presentation yesterday. I thought it went well considering how much I was missing. I also finished my tanker drawings. Today I will be working on my alternative solutions and I will try to upload the drawings that I have.