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PEPSPEPS
Polyethylene Pipes Systems
Project UpdateApril 29, 2010
Lina Garcia
Kathy Bui
Ian Matts
William Kyei-Manu
PEPSPEPS
Polyethylene Pipes Systems
Project UpdateApril 29, 2010
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Agenda
1. Previous Progress2. Device Improvements
- Gears- Second heated-roller
3. SEM Imaging3. SEM Imaging4. Stereomicroscopy5. Next Steps 6. Gantt Chart
Agenda
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Previously: Prototype #1
Insulated heating element
Adjustable collars allow for roller alignment
Previously: Prototype #1
Insulated heating element Heated
Roller
Free Free Roller
Allow for lateral adjustments
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Issues and Plans for ImprovementsIssues and Plans for Improvements
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Currently: Modified Prototype
Second heated-roller
Constant pressure
Currently: Modified Prototype
GearsConstant pressure
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Improvements MadeImprovements Made
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Scanning Electron Microscope Imaging
Raw plastic bag
Scanning Electron Microscope Imaging
Heat-welded bag
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Stereomicroscopy
1mm
8-
1mm
1mm
Stereomicroscopy
1mm
-layer of heat-welded bags
1mm
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Next Steps
1. Produce Samples- Varying parameters (time and temperature)
2. Further adjustments to device- Possible addition of temperature control
2. Sample Analysis- Peel test - Pressurize
3. Update website and online lab notebook
Next Steps
Varying parameters (time and temperature)
2. Further adjustments to devicePossible addition of temperature control
3. Update website and online lab notebook
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Previous Gantt ChartPrevious Gantt Chart
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Current Gantt ChartCurrent Gantt Chart
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Questions?Questions?Questions?Questions?