Log 2/17/10

Today I will continue working on the waterproofing of my tanker. I will also be working on my script for the final video of the Oil Response Project.

Log 2/16/10

This week I have been working on waterproofing my tanker. I filled the edges with wood glue. Now that the glue is dry, I will be sanding the entire tanker out. After that I will be working on adding caulk to the tanker.

Log 2/10/11

This week I have been working on the construction of my final product at home. In school I have been researching parts that I could use on my boat. I have been taking pictures of my project and of my teammates projects so that we could use in our final presentation. Today, I will be working on my boat.

Log 2/8/10

Since the last time I logged, I have been working on my tanker and on the systems that stop the flow of oil into the oil tanker. I have been working on the construction of the tanker at home because the piece of wood from which I am cutting out some of the pieces is to long for me to carry in school. As of right now I still haven't figured out the systems that will stop the flow of oil into the oil tanker. I have been looking up different sensors, switches, and connectors online.

So far this is what I've found:

•  Low Water Conductive Sensor
•  Pump Switch

Log 2/4/11

Yesterday, I worked on the CAD drawings of my final tanker model. The first drawings I had did not reflect the accurate thickness of the wood that I am currently using on the final tanker. I feel that the new CAD drawing of my final tanker is an accurate representation of what has currently been done. I still have to figure out the mooring system and I have to figure out the system that will stop the flow of oil.

Log 2/2/11

Last week  we had midterms. No systems work was really done then, other than the systems midterm. Monday of this week was the last day of midterms and I was not in school. Tuesday, regular classes resumed, but I had to make up my Monday midterms so I was not in systems class. Today, I forgot my model so I will be helping my peers with their projects.

Final Product