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BRIAN CHURCH ANTHONY SALMINTYLER BREITUNG
ROSS BLUTHMICHAEL OPLINGER
STEPHEN MROZ
P15318: Gaseous Mass Flow Rate Controller
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P15318 Introduction
Member RoleBrian Church Co-Team LeaderAnthony Salmin Co-Team LeaderTyler Breitung Mechanical EngineerRoss Bluth Electrical EngineerMichael Oplinger Mechanical EngineerStephen Mroz Electrical Engineer
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Agenda
Project BackgroundProblem StatementUse ScenariosCustomer RequirementsEngineering RequirementsDraft of Project PlanTop 5 Concerns with the Project
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Project Motivation
Increases in oil prices Increasing environmental concernsDiscovery of natural gas sources create the
opportunity for an alternative fuel source
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Pros Cons
Cheaper Cleaner BurningEnergy Security in
USA
Less Energy DensityLack of
InfrastructureFracking Concerns
Pros and Cons of CNG (vs. Gasoline)
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Project Objective
Develop a Gaseous Mass Flow Rate Controller (GMFRC) that can deliver a precise amount of CNG for use in an internal combustion engine
Design a distribution plate for a means of mixing the CNG with air
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Definition: Gaseous Mass Flow Rate Controller
A device that can precisely regulate and control flow rates of various gases
Example: Regulator on a Gas Stove
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How will this CNG system work?
Air intake
Intake manifold Throttle
body
Fuel injector
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Problem Statement: Current Design
Dynamic Range of Flow of 100:1Flow Rate Accuracy of ±1%No means of Flow Rate ControlNot ready for use in an
Automotive Environment
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Problem Statement: Desired State
Increase the flow rate accuracy to ±0.5%A Distribution Plate for mixing CNG and Air Smaller and Lighter than Current PrototypeA Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID)
Actuator Control Algorithm to Increase Flow Rate Accuracy
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Problem Statement: Project Deliverables
Fully operational Prototype that can be Tested and Verified with Compressed Air
Complete Technical Design DocumentationComprehensive System Operation Instruction
ManualTechnical Competitive Analysis Documentation of Failure ModesDemonstration at Imagine RIT
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Problem Statement: Constraints
Low CostSmall and LightweightDesign for ManufacturabilityElectrical/Mechanical Packaging for an
Automotive Environment
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Who are the Stakeholders?
Alphacon LLC – Dr. Roman PressMSD Team – P15318MSD Guide – Edward HanzlikNatural Gas and Oil IndustriesAutomotive Industry Automobile DriversRITEPA
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What are Some Use Scenarios?
Installation and Purchase of GMFRC
Engine Operation
Non-Automotive Applications
Testing of GMFRC
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Use Scenario Example
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Customer Requirements
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Engineering Requirements
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House of Quality
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Draft Project Plan
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Top 5 Concerns with the Project
Obtaining the necessary flow control
accuracy and repeatability with our budget
Finding test equipment that is accurate
enough to verify our requirements
Designing safety features
Limited Contact with Original Customer
Learning and implementing CFD analysis
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Sources
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/natural_gas_benefits.html
http://www.cngnow.com/average-cng-prices/pages/default.aspx
https://www.google.com/search?
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Questions?