intel reverse osmosis membrane removal tool team members:ron groeger jr. chris rogers mike neuwerth...
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Intel Reverse Osmosis Membrane Removal Tool
Team Members: Ron Groeger Jr.Chris RogersMike NeuwerthWilliam Dilg
PSU Advisor: Dr. SailorIntel Engineering Advisor: Christian Brown
Spring 2008
IntroductionPurpose of our project Reverse Osmosis Unit ConstructionCurrent Method UsedConcept EvaluationParts of the Membrane Removal Tool
Operation of toolConclusions
Purpose of ProjectRemove membranes from reverse osmosis
unitMaintain removal time the same or betterReduce the number of people neededRestricted on fluids we can useBuild an ergonomic and safe tool for the
technicians to use
Reverse Osmosis Unit Construction
Reverse Osmosis Unit Construction
Current Method of RemovalPVC pipe method
PVC Pipe method
Concept EvaluationPro’s
Pulling Device Pushing DeviceBoth technicians on
same end of unitNo external fluids
necessaryMore control on removal
Less technician force needed to push
One piece tool
Concept EvaluationCon’s
Pulling Device Pushing DeviceNeed to counter weight
the toolWire rope must be stiff
enough to feed through the membranes
Long length of wire rope
Rod must be longLimited to glycerin to
use for hydraulic fluidTechnicians on both ends
of pressure vesselLess control on
membrane removal
Tool Frame
Faceplate
Removable Upper Support
Support Beams
Hand winch plate
Membrane Tray
Rear Assembly
Nylon Block
Arm Assembly
Chevron Gasket
Front Plate
Tube assembly
Wire Rope1/8” stainless steel 1x7
wire braidStoppers crimped on in
membrane length sections
Interchangeable
Hand Winch3.1 to 1 gear ratioHand or Drill operated1/8” wire rope
Removal Tool Operation
ConclusionCurrent removal practice was unsafe and
unsound ergonomic practicesUnique tool
Safer Ergonomically sound Only two people to perform job of four Maintain same removal time Can fit multiple reverse osmosis units Does not damage membranes on removal Withstands wet harsh environments
Thank you IntelChristian Brown Dr. SailorDr. EtesamiPortland State University ME Staff
Questions?