Alternative Solution #2

     The solution above is meant to resemble, in a way, an inverted ice cube tray. In the first alternative solution the middle sections where the corners of each tank met up and were indented. In this solution the sections that were not indented in the first solution are now indented.  This solution, like the first one, functions like an ice cube tray. Also, the oil-like substance comes in through the top right tank like it does in the first solution. 

     Unlike with the first solution, this design would be a little harder to construct due to larger indents. This design would be constructed out of water-proofed wood and hot glue or caulk.

     The problem with this design is that the oil-like substance would spill out if the boat rocked. Also, since the indents in this design are larger, the oil-like substance would be a lot harder to control inside of the tanker.

**Note: No dimensions were included in the pictures because the size of the tanker was not yet determined st this point.**

Alternative Solution #1

 

      The solution above is designed to work like an ice cube tray. With an old-fashioned ice cube tray, water going into one of the compartments flows into the rest of the compartments, filling each one of them up. In this design, the oil-like substance flows into the tanks through a hole located in the top right compartment. The compartment fills up and then flows to the tanks that are next to it. When these are filled the oil-like substance flows to the tanks next to those and so on until all of the tanks are full. 

     This design isn't too complicated and would be very simple to build. If I were to use this design in my final product I would definitely use wood that was water-proofed and I would use hot glue or caulk to seal and secure it.

     Even though this design is used on a daily basis in ice cube trays, I don't think it would be beneficial to use it in an oil tanker design. I believe that the only problem with this design is that there is a possibility that the oil-like substance will spill out of the tanker if the tanker moved.

**Note: No dimensions were included in the pictures because the size of the tanker was not yet determined st this point.**

Log 01/06/11

Since the last time I posted I have continued with the construction of the tanks for the tanker model. BR has been filming all of us throughout the construction process and will be using the footage in the final film for our project. I have also been taking pictures of the project to use on my blog and for the final presentation. Today, I will be taking a break from construction to work on other things for this class.

Log 01/04/11

Yesterday was the first day of school for the year 2011! I am currently working on the construction of the tanks for my tanker. BR has been helping me out with some of he construction and he has been giving me very helpful advice throughout the process.

Log 12/23/10

After all that writing I have finally finished working on my press release! Not much else has been going on lately. Today is the last day of school before winter break, which means no school until January 3rd!

Log 12/21/10

 Since the last time I posted I have been working on my press release. I was going to make my own layout for the press release, but I realized it would be too much work so instead I have downloaded a layout from the Microsoft Office website.

Log 12/16/10

Today I will be taking a break from the construction of the tanker's tanks and instead I will be working on my press release. Also, I have to upload my hand and CAD drawings to my blog. Not much else is going on today.