INL - Grinder Water Circulation and Filtering System

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has reached out to the University of Idaho to completely re-design and test a water filtration system that is to be used in a hot-cell environment. Our team is working closely with the staff here at U of I and with INL to ensure that develop a system that meets all of the specific requirements. We will be updating the information on this page monthly until it is finalized in May of 2018, where we will then hope to share the success of our project.

Problem Statement
The current INL hot cell grinder filtration system does not efficiently remove particle build up in the water storage tank making it harder to clean and creates clogging of the pipes.

Mission Statement
To completely re-design and build a working prototype for the INL hot cell grinder filtration system to meet the client’s specifications. We will design a system where the collection of muck in the water tank is minimized, create a more efficient flow in the filtration system, and apply a cheaper filter and pump to the system. We strive to provide the best possible product to our client.