Log 12/14/10

Since the last time I posted I have finished the outer construction of the balsa wood tanker model. The only things left to do with this model are the construction of the tanks and the waterproofing of the tanker. Hopefully I will get most of that done today.

Log 12/9/10

Tuesday, after I posted, I started making a new model with balsa wood. I didn't finish building it, but I finished cutting the outer pieces of the tanker and I glued the base of the tanker.Yesterday, I worked on my new CAD tanker drawing. My tanker will now only include the tanks, the system that will stop the flow of oil into the tanker, and maybe the system that will stop the flow of oil from the well. Today, I hope to continue with the construction of the model.

Log 12/7/10

Yesterday, I had a meeting with my team (BR, MA, CML) and DA. I figured out how I want the system that stops the flow of oil in to the tanker to look like. I also constructed a very rough model of the tanker to see how big I wanted it to be. After I made the model I realized it was too big, so this period I have to come up with new dimensions.

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.