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RockSim Design
RockSim Design
First Design
This rocket had the appropriate three-stage launch, but needed space for the carbon capture device and parachute. We also needed to refine the safe launch and landing. This rocket could only reach 7576.9 feet.
Second Design
Second Design
We added the parachute at the front of the rocket, and the CO2 capturing device would be placed in the nose cone. Our goal range was 15,000 to 30,000 feet of height, or the mid-troposphere, where CO2 concentrations are high, but this rocket can only reach a height of 12,884.51 feet. We will adjust future designs to be able to reach the mid-troposphere.
Final Design
Final Design
Our final design has all of the necessary components and reaches a height of 25,314.30 feet, which is in the optimal range of 15,000-30,000 feet. At this height, the CO2 capturing device will deploy.
RockSim Simulation
RockSim Simulation
Screen Recording 2021-07-07 at 01.44.51.movTinkerCAD Design
TinkerCAD Design
Final Design
Final Design
To make use of the sorbent design mentioned in our research paper, we created a device that has an intake and output pipe to collect carbon dioxide-concentrated air. This air goes through the sorbent filter, where the CO2 is trapped. When the filter is full, the entrance and exit close, and the compartment is heated to about 100ºC. The carbon dioxide is extracted into the capsules on both sides of the device for later use. The entire device would also have a parachute at the back so it can fall gracefully (and safely) to the earth as it is filtering the air.
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