Small Engines Research Facility

Description

Design Task
Setup and verify the functionality of the professional grade emissions analyzer in the SmERF:
 * Recalibrate the range of the CO analyzer
 * Identify and purchase the correct calibration gases
 * order or build a cart to hold gas cylinders
 * Install zero air generator
 * Verify/test gas analyzers
 * Create a set of user manuals for the analyzer

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Goals
CAI Emissions Analyzer
 * Get the CO Analyzer recalibrated
 * Figure out proper gas bottles for analyzer
 * Get regulators on proper gas tanks
 * Design and build a cart for gas bottles
 * Create quick reference guides for using the Tower

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Design Specifications

 * Secure Gas Bottles Valve end up
 * Have locking casters
 * Accept a range of different bottle sizes
 * Accept 8 to 10 Gas Bottles
 * Sturdy Design/Wont tip
 * Able to support ~1000 lb

Full Cart Specifications List

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Design
Four options were considered when deciding what kind of cart would work best. The first option explored was to build a cart from scratch. Next we considered building a stand for the cylinders that could be moved with a pallet jack. Third we considered buying a stationary cart and using a pallet jack. Our final option was to purchase an existing cart.

Build a rolling cart:
 * Pros:
 * -holds 10 cylinders
 * -can add additional options to cart
 * Cons:
 * -Time consuming to build
 * -Cost is similar to purchasing existing cart

Purchase a cart:

Cart Design Decision Matrix

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Team Bio
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Document Archive
SmERT Meeting Minutes

Timeline

Gas Cylinders List

Design Review July 31

Decision Matrix

Cart Specifications

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