May 1st, 2009
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Mali Water and Disabilities Project: Water Transport
James Davis
The Water Transport sub team of the Mali Water and Disabilities Project seeks to adapt existing transport methods for those with physical limitations as well as assist with improving water use around the home. We are working on the implementation of solutions that can be made locally, are of low cost, durable, and most importantly, useful for those with a wide variety of physical limitations. Implementations include bucket tippers for transfer of water and baskets for lifting jerry cans.
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May 1st, 2009
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Village Water Ozonization System (VWOS)
Daniel Barlow, William Bellows
The goal of the Village Water Ozonization System (VWOS) Project is to develop and implement a simple small-scale water purification system to meet the needs of partnering Honduran communities. The process uses standard filtration technology and UV-generated ozone to reduce sediment and eliminate harmful microbes. The presentation will include an overview of the final system and processes, discuss water quality and production tests, and describe potential optimization of system operation.
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May 1st, 2009
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Systematic Hand Pump Testing
Elizabeth Komline
The Water Group has developed a hand pump that can be used by anyone regardless of physical ability. Iterative design changes have reduced material costs and improved accuracy of manufacture. The team has measured the pump’s performance characteristics and compared them with widely used hand pumps. A construction manual has been produced to allow the pump to be manufactured by our partners and used on a daily basis to produce a wider range of durability data.
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May 1st, 2009
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Solar Scholars
Dean Eastlake, Andrew Spotts
The Solar Scholars Project aims to educate Messiah College students and the community about solar energy. Our main facility, the Clifford L. Jones Solar Scholars Pavilion, consists of two solar electric systems which demonstrate grid-tied battery-based and battery-free technologies. We also constructed a solar demonstration cart which can be used to teach the basic concepts of solar electricity. We will explore how these ideas developed into the design and implementation of our systems and our plans for the future.
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May 1st, 2009
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The Collaboratory Communications Group: Wireless Enabled Remote Co-presence (WERC)
Adelani Osunsakin, Jason Shortall
WERC consists of an assistive technology that enables an Asperger client to communicate with a remote coach, so as to increase the employability and independent living potential of the client.
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May 1st, 2009
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The Collaboratory Microeconomic Development Group: The Zambia Paper Project
Laura Grovatt, Shannon Martin, Lindsay Mehringer
This presentation will focus on the implementation of a sustainable paper-making and tie-dye small business enterprise focused on improving the standard of living for the local people of Choma, Zambia.
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May 1st, 2009
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Words from the President
Kim Phipps
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May 1st, 2009
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May 1st, 2009
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Biodiesel: Methanol Recovery Project
Jacob Munson
This project aims to make biodiesel production more sustainable and economically viable by recovering unused methanol from waste glycerin. We constructed a reflux column still to boil off, then condense, methanol from waste glycerol. Purity of the recovered methanol is critical to its reuse in biodiesel production. The remaining glycerin was tested as a fire starter and soap product. Further research and experiments will create a methodology to recovering methanol and its recycling.
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May 1st, 2009
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Disabilities Resources Electric Tricycle Brake System Redesign
Levi Mattas, Charity Oresic
Due to their lack of strength to apply brakes, riders of the electric trike rely solely on the automated braking system. The current braking system has an unreasonable stopping distance which creates a safety issue. Focusing on three braking variables — the force, the braking surface area, and mechanical application type — we researched and then tested a number of possible solutions. From this work, we determined an effective braking solution.
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