156A Finals Week

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • Ran risk reductions & discussed areas of concern for the 3 dispenser ideas

  • Created design constraints for dispenser prototype to be used in a matrix based off a project screening matrix

  • Will present results of risk reduction to class on Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Finalized risk reduction for dispenser instead of sampling device

  • Purchased hardware parts: PVC pipes, rope, chain, cord winder

  • Machined and assembled parts

  • Ran risk reduction tests and analyzed modes of failure

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Research sampling device ideas

  • Create a few sampling mechanism ideas to discuss week 1 of spring quarter

  • Find ways to improve dispenser functionality

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • David and Joseph met with Chuck on March 8 to find algae along the coast. The meeting was uneventful, but he said that there is more likelihood of finding them more north (near Camp Pendleton)

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Instructor said that he would finalize the budget concerns with the sponsor in the upcoming week

  • He also suggested we use the a UCSD swimming pool for prototype tests

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • N/A

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Manufacturing of dispensing component

    • Telescoping rod prototype idea of manually changing levels with a pin was tedious

    • We would like to implement a more convenient method, if we decide to implement this idea

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • N/A

Schedule

• • Research & create sampling device designs for week 1 of next quarter

  • Find ways to increase the functionality of the telescoping rod mechanics

  • Research materials ideal to saltwater environments

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • Spent: $45.80

  • Remaining: $2554.20

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Webpage updated