1. Chemical Solidification and Breakdown
ME Design Project
Chemical Solidification and Breakdown
ME 462 Capstone Design Presentation
Department of Mechanical Engineering, IUPUI
December 14, 2005

2. Team Members Dr. Paul Collins - Sponsor
Craig A. Lawrence – Team Leader
Rick L. Wells – Manager
Tammy L. Rayman
Dr. Chen – IUPUI Advisor

3. Customer Requirements

4. Benchmarks
KMPT
Bolz-Summix
Artisan Industries
Jaygo

5. Quality Function Deployment

6. Functional Decomposition
Chemical solidification to homogeneous powder
Load Chemicals
Apply continuous vacuum
Mix solution
Apply heat
Extract powder
Clean unit
Reassemble unit
Open lid
Seal top to container
Turn power on
Control temperature
Open lid
Fully disassemble unit
Attach paddles and top
Pour Chemicals in
Pull air out of container
Apply shear force
Prevent people from touching
Remove powder
Clean components
Attach unit to base
Secure lid to container
Prevent powder loss
Control shear force
Turn power on

7. Concept mapping

8. Concept mapping

9. Decision Matrix

10. Final Design Sketch

11. Sketch – Top View

12. Sketch – Side View

13. Sketch – 3D View

14. Integrated Container Stand

15. Project Plan