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Team Clean William Land Matthew Vida Keith Martin Robert Edling

Chim. Ease. Chimney Cleaning Solutions . April 26, 2011. Team Clean William Land Matthew Vida Keith Martin Robert Edling. creosote. =. condensation. +. wood particles. water vapor. gases. smoke. The Problem: Creosote. Creosote build-up + Heat. Chimney fire.

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Team Clean William Land Matthew Vida Keith Martin Robert Edling

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  1. Chim Ease Chimney Cleaning Solutions April 26, 2011 Team Clean William LandMatthew VidaKeith MartinRobert Edling

  2. creosote = condensation + wood particles water vapor gases smoke The Problem: Creosote Creosote build-up + Heat Chimney fire Cracked tile, melted mortar

  3. Jason Gabler’s Prototype, From this to This

  4. Sponsor Specifications • Inexpensive • Universal • Easy to: • Use • Manufacture • Install • Safe & Effective

  5. The Concept, effective and easy. Criteria for Design: • One time installation • Corrosion resistant • Universal design for square, rectangular,and round chimneys • Low cost • Aesthetically pleasing and permanent mount • Durable and universal brush

  6. The Top Arch Support (Final): 3D Solid Model & Real Image

  7. The Basket Brush (Old): 3D Solid Model

  8. The Basket Brush (Final): Circumferential Springs

  9. Cable Drum (Old): 3D Solid Model • Easy to install • Powered by user • Unobtrusive

  10. Cable Drum (Final): 3D Solid Model

  11. System Testing: Successes and Complications Cable unraveled on drum during testing due to loss of tension

  12. Looking Back: Recommendations & Conclusions In conclusion, our design met all of the engineering specifications outlined in the beginning of the project. Proof of concept was established through testing. Possible design improvements are outlined below.

  13. Looking Forward: Cost Analysis – Prototype & Production

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