Archeological Investigation Technology Team 04002
Introduction Group Members � Devlin Hayduke, ME Project Manager � Rashed Al-Mehthel, ME � Alec Barclay, ME � Mark Blomer, ME � Luke Walsh, ME � Jackie Matejcik, EE � Sponsor: Andrew Moore, Dean RIT College of � Liberal Arts Mentor: Dr. Nye �
Outline � Background Information � Design Process � Final Concept � Cost Analysis
Background Information What is the Device used for? Aid Dean Moore � Retrieve carbonized � seeds and artifacts from soil Reason : Understand � the history of farming Danilo Where: Danilo, Croatia � Dalmatian Coast of � Adriatic Coast Key Words �
Design Process Recognize and Quantify needs � Concept Development � Feasibility Assessment � Design of Objectives and Performance � Specifications Design Analysis and Synthesis �
Critical Performance Parameters Separate and retrieve carbonized seeds � Gentle process to protect artifacts � Be safe to use carbon dating after retrieval � Rugged, all-weather device � Process the clay-based soil at the Croatian site � Compact and easily transportable � Safe, controlled system �
Concept Development Froth Floatation � Density Separation � Vibration Separation �
Froth Floatation Bubbler/Compressor � Overflow � Containers � Raw Soil Compressed Water Tank � Air Settling Tank � Water Tank Water Flow Sieves � Collection of Seeds � Sieve Dirty Water Sludge Artifact Collection � Process Clean Water � Settling Tank Seeds Cost � Sludge Evaluation �
Density Separation Pumps � Centrifuge � Water � Tanks � Input � Clean water � Sieves � Process � Cost � Evaluation �
Vibration Separation Vibration Motor � Gratings � Coarse � Medium � Fine � Sieves � Seeds Collection � Pump � Process � Cost � Evaluation �
Concept Evaluations Concepts Used � Froth Flotation � Gratings � Water Recycling � Concepts Removed � Vibration Gratings � Centrifuge Pump �
Design Objectives and Performance Specifications 50% Charred Seed Retrieval � 90% of Artifacts Retrieved Continuously � 95% Water Retention per 10L of Soil � Sample Process a 10L Soil Sample in 8 Minutes �
Safety Concerns Electrical Components � Enclosed Connections � Outdoor use wires � Water tight enclosure for: � Power Supply � Circuit board � Power Supply Cooling Fan � Manual Shutdown Switches � Operator Slippage �
Final Concept Tanks � Break-Up � Froth � Pumps � Water � Sump � Sensors � Level � Valves � Release � Flow �
Design Analysis & Synthesis Break-Up Tank � Froth Tank � Finite Element Analysis � Control System � Overall Design And Testing �
Break-Up Tank Specifications � Nozzles � Grating � Process Flow � Calculations �
Break-Up Tank Section View 2cm Grating
Froth Tank Specifications � Bubbler � Gratings � Seed and Artifact � Collection Sludge Removal �
Froth Tank Section View
Finite Element Analysis for Structures
Control System Devices � Two Float Switch Sensors � Proportional 3-Way Flow Valve � On/Off Release Valve � Microprocessor � Controls Process �
Control Devices
Overall Design Integration and Testing
Project Budget $3000
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