Week 3

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

• • Stirring Stage - viewed existing model, determined dimensions, considered two concepts for design (belt driven and direct).

    • decided on direct rotation drive

  • Bioreactor - need to establish good drawing of bioreactor prototype that will be used and make necessary alterations to container.

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • Stirring Stage - looked at existing stirring stage used by sponsor to help with design

    • created concept design (with dimensions)

  • Bioreactor - Decided on bioreactor prototype container and alterations to be made.

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

• • Stirring Stage - present final concept design for review (Andrew/Alex)

    • begin purchasing parts

  • Bioreactor - CAD both entire prototype and port to be added to container. (Jordan/Ryan)

    • Decide on options for fabrication of port: (Jordan/Ryan)

      • 3D printer

      • purchasing parts

    • Purchase necessary tubing (Jordan/Ryan)

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

• • Stirring Stage - Finalize design as soon as possible

    • materials, parts, weight estimates

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments

• • Stirring Stage - figure out material weight/properties, rough dimensions.

    • created concept design with dimensions

Risks and Areas of Concern

Resources or Information Required but not Available

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • Amount Spent: $0

  • Amount Remaining: $3000

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Webpage - e-mail complete team added under Team page