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Oxygen Analyzer Team 7: Justin Akiyama, Andrew Do, Sapphire Lopez, Jay Patel, Marvin Patel, Nirav Shah
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Background Current Environmental Conditions in Africa Water Pollution Air pollution Medical service condition Current Method to Test Oxygen Concentration Use an open flame method Assumptions on the environmental conditions within hospitals and clinics adequate electrical supply Wards/rooms for surgery, general care, intensive care At least one technician available for maintenance of device
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Motivation THREE AREAS OF FOCAL IMPLEMENTATIONS Safety: An open flame to test concentrated oxygen could potentially cause a powerful combustion. Economy: Economic conditions of those in impoverished areas in Africa need an inexpensive yet simple method to test oxygen concentration. Simplicity: Not all areas contain individuals with the knowledge and technical training to operate highly sophisticated devices.
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Motivation Developing accurate sensor very imperative for newborns do not have fully developed alveoli. (Threshold of necessary oxygen concentration must be higher for newborns proper breathing.) Elderly vs. Adult vs. Adolescent vs. Child vs. Toddler ( Threshold varies according to age, development, and deterioration. Hence, imperative to attain accurate measurements). Increases safety as well as confidence for medical personal. Diagram of newborn alveoli 1)Underdeveloped vena cava. 2)Absence of pleuroperitoneal membrane
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Goals Determine the best material used for photosensitive polymer internal/external construction Determine the best method to manufacture prototype Polymer Internal/External Create blueprints + 3-D model of device Mapping of how overall device functions Design method to capture light emissions Correlate intensity of light emissions to the oxygen concentration Processor Digital readout of concentration Circuit design Mapping of oxygen flow Develop An Oxygen Analyzer that is Accurate, Reliable, Durable, Easy to Use, and Easy to Manufacture
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Milestones OCT-NOV Background and Current Market Research Brainstorming Ideas and Preliminary Designs Applying for UROP NOV-DEC Selecting and Validating the Design Rough Sketches and 3-D Modeling JAN-MAR Revalidating the Design and its Manufacturability Proposal Submission for EWH Design Competition Fabricating, Testing and Modifying the Prototype APR-JUN Testing, Modifying and Improving the Prototype Submitting the Design for EWH Design Competition Preparing for the Final Review and Symposium
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Current Oxygen Sensor Zinc-air Battery O2 Sensor Pros Relatively inexpensive components Total cost less then $10 Easily assembled Cons Battery Replacement every 200hrs Temperature dependent Accurate up to 80% O2 concentration
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Current Sensors Continued… Car O2 Sensor Pros Mechanical strength Resistance to wear and corrosion Cons Replaced every 12-24 months Loss of Calibration Expensive over time
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Project Approaches and Justification Engine Pros: Robust Easy to repair Reliable Cons: Noisy Relies on fuel that might not be readily accessible Complex infrastructure Need re-calibration Expensive Fluorescent Polymer Pros: Cheap Easy to use Easy to run Accurate Does not require re-calibration Small/Portable Cons: The polymer needs to be replaced Degradation of the polymer affects the read out
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Polymer
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New Schematic Green LEDs Polymer Composite Color & Intensity Sensor Air Outlet Display LEDs Air Inlet Inner Housing Outer Casing
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Solidworks and Dimensioning
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Prototype Fabrication
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Reconsider Manufacturing Techniques/Materials selection
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Prototype: Material selection
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Production: Prototype Testing and Re-testing
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Market Synergy
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