Anna Doyle, Valerie Shao, Serena Takada
Abstract:
The main problem with the plastic Tupperware Constant Head Tank (CHT) containers currently used in the the AguaClara water treatment plants is that they are not chlorine resistant so they have to be replaced frequently. This issues was addressed by the fabrication team this semester. New CHTs were designed, fabricated ,and evaluated to determine the best to be implemented at AguaClara treatment plants. The first design was fabricated from clear PVC sheets and constructed using PVC welding; the second was constructed out of a PVC pipe and cap. The two designed were then compared in terms of ease of construction, functionality, and costs. Based on this analysis and the recommendations from the AguaClara engineers, the second design was determined to be the best and will be implemented in future AguaClara water treatment plants.
