CarboFlow
CarboFlow
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Research
Research
The research phase focused on understanding the key challenges of wastewater filtration in tropical climates. The problem identified was the rapid growth of cyanobacteria producing toxic microcystins that clog filters, harm livestock, and reduce water treatment efficiency. The team analyzed various materials and filtration mechanisms to develop an optimized solution that met the following criteria:
Effectiveness: Ability to filter bacteria sized between 1-100 micrometers, sustain long-term performance, and maintain water salinity.
Cost-Efficiency: Use of locally available or easily importable materials to minimize costs.
Eco-Friendliness: Reduction in CO2 emissions, long lifespan, and recyclability.
Material Selection
Through the use of GRANTA material selection software, the team shortlisted and evaluated various materials based on cost, availability, resistance to degradation, ease of maintenance, and environmental impact. The final material selection included:
Carbon Nanosheets: Chosen for their high porosity, resistance to degradation, superior filtration efficiency, and long lifespan.
Sandstone and Cork (considered but eliminated): Sandstone had low porosity and frequent replacement needs, while cork had high transport emissions due to long-distance shipping.
The research phase focused on understanding the key challenges of wastewater filtration in tropical climates. The problem identified was the rapid growth of cyanobacteria producing toxic microcystins that clog filters, harm livestock, and reduce water treatment efficiency. The team analyzed various materials and filtration mechanisms to develop an optimized solution that met the following criteria:
Effectiveness: Ability to filter bacteria sized between 1-100 micrometers, sustain long-term performance, and maintain water salinity.
Cost-Efficiency: Use of locally available or easily importable materials to minimize costs.
Eco-Friendliness: Reduction in CO2 emissions, long lifespan, and recyclability.
Material Selection
Through the use of GRANTA material selection software, the team shortlisted and evaluated various materials based on cost, availability, resistance to degradation, ease of maintenance, and environmental impact. The final material selection included:
Carbon Nanosheets: Chosen for their high porosity, resistance to degradation, superior filtration efficiency, and long lifespan.
Sandstone and Cork (considered but eliminated): Sandstone had low porosity and frequent replacement needs, while cork had high transport emissions due to long-distance shipping.
The research phase focused on understanding the key challenges of wastewater filtration in tropical climates. The problem identified was the rapid growth of cyanobacteria producing toxic microcystins that clog filters, harm livestock, and reduce water treatment efficiency. The team analyzed various materials and filtration mechanisms to develop an optimized solution that met the following criteria:
Effectiveness: Ability to filter bacteria sized between 1-100 micrometers, sustain long-term performance, and maintain water salinity.
Cost-Efficiency: Use of locally available or easily importable materials to minimize costs.
Eco-Friendliness: Reduction in CO2 emissions, long lifespan, and recyclability.
Material Selection
Through the use of GRANTA material selection software, the team shortlisted and evaluated various materials based on cost, availability, resistance to degradation, ease of maintenance, and environmental impact. The final material selection included:
Carbon Nanosheets: Chosen for their high porosity, resistance to degradation, superior filtration efficiency, and long lifespan.
Sandstone and Cork (considered but eliminated): Sandstone had low porosity and frequent replacement needs, while cork had high transport emissions due to long-distance shipping.
Research
The research phase focused on understanding the key challenges of wastewater filtration in tropical climates. The problem identified was the rapid growth of cyanobacteria producing toxic microcystins that clog filters, harm livestock, and reduce water treatment efficiency. The team analyzed various materials and filtration mechanisms to develop an optimized solution that met the following criteria:
Effectiveness: Ability to filter bacteria sized between 1-100 micrometers, sustain long-term performance, and maintain water salinity.
Cost-Efficiency: Use of locally available or easily importable materials to minimize costs.
Eco-Friendliness: Reduction in CO2 emissions, long lifespan, and recyclability.
Material Selection
Through the use of GRANTA material selection software, the team shortlisted and evaluated various materials based on cost, availability, resistance to degradation, ease of maintenance, and environmental impact. The final material selection included:
Carbon Nanosheets: Chosen for their high porosity, resistance to degradation, superior filtration efficiency, and long lifespan.
Sandstone and Cork (considered but eliminated): Sandstone had low porosity and frequent replacement needs, while cork had high transport emissions due to long-distance shipping.
Design
Design
Using Autodesk Fusion 360, a CAD model was developed for the filter design. The design incorporated:
Porous Carbon Nanosheet Layers: Optimized to trap cyanobacteria efficiently while maintaining water flow.
Modular Structure: Allowed easy replacement of filter elements to extend usability and reduce costs.
Enclosed Casing: Limited sunlight exposure to reduce algae growth and enhance durability.
The final design ensured a balance between filtration efficiency and structural integrity, with a calculated 49% porosity to optimize water permeability while preventing clogging.
Using Autodesk Fusion 360, a CAD model was developed for the filter design. The design incorporated:
Porous Carbon Nanosheet Layers: Optimized to trap cyanobacteria efficiently while maintaining water flow.
Modular Structure: Allowed easy replacement of filter elements to extend usability and reduce costs.
Enclosed Casing: Limited sunlight exposure to reduce algae growth and enhance durability.
The final design ensured a balance between filtration efficiency and structural integrity, with a calculated 49% porosity to optimize water permeability while preventing clogging.
Using Autodesk Fusion 360, a CAD model was developed for the filter design. The design incorporated:
Porous Carbon Nanosheet Layers: Optimized to trap cyanobacteria efficiently while maintaining water flow.
Modular Structure: Allowed easy replacement of filter elements to extend usability and reduce costs.
Enclosed Casing: Limited sunlight exposure to reduce algae growth and enhance durability.
The final design ensured a balance between filtration efficiency and structural integrity, with a calculated 49% porosity to optimize water permeability while preventing clogging.
Design
Using Autodesk Fusion 360, a CAD model was developed for the filter design. The design incorporated:
Porous Carbon Nanosheet Layers: Optimized to trap cyanobacteria efficiently while maintaining water flow.
Modular Structure: Allowed easy replacement of filter elements to extend usability and reduce costs.
Enclosed Casing: Limited sunlight exposure to reduce algae growth and enhance durability.
The final design ensured a balance between filtration efficiency and structural integrity, with a calculated 49% porosity to optimize water permeability while preventing clogging.
Development
Development
Prototyping involved 3D printing a scaled-down model for visualization and testing. The following development steps were undertaken:
Porosity Testing: Calculations and simulations confirmed that the filter's structure allowed for sufficient water flow while retaining cyanobacteria. The team conducted multiple tests to determine the optimal pore size that would maximize filtration while maintaining high flow efficiency.
Eco-Audit Analysis: Compared energy usage and emissions across potential materials, verifying that carbon nanosheets had the lowest overall environmental impact. The eco-audit considered factors such as raw material extraction, transportation, processing, and disposal.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensured alignment with Philippines’ wastewater treatment regulations (DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08, Clean Water Act of 2004, Paris Agreement NDCs). The design was tested against these standards to confirm that it met water quality and sustainability requirements.
Prototyping involved 3D printing a scaled-down model for visualization and testing. The following development steps were undertaken:
Porosity Testing: Calculations and simulations confirmed that the filter's structure allowed for sufficient water flow while retaining cyanobacteria. The team conducted multiple tests to determine the optimal pore size that would maximize filtration while maintaining high flow efficiency.
Eco-Audit Analysis: Compared energy usage and emissions across potential materials, verifying that carbon nanosheets had the lowest overall environmental impact. The eco-audit considered factors such as raw material extraction, transportation, processing, and disposal.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensured alignment with Philippines’ wastewater treatment regulations (DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08, Clean Water Act of 2004, Paris Agreement NDCs). The design was tested against these standards to confirm that it met water quality and sustainability requirements.
Prototyping involved 3D printing a scaled-down model for visualization and testing. The following development steps were undertaken:
Porosity Testing: Calculations and simulations confirmed that the filter's structure allowed for sufficient water flow while retaining cyanobacteria. The team conducted multiple tests to determine the optimal pore size that would maximize filtration while maintaining high flow efficiency.
Eco-Audit Analysis: Compared energy usage and emissions across potential materials, verifying that carbon nanosheets had the lowest overall environmental impact. The eco-audit considered factors such as raw material extraction, transportation, processing, and disposal.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensured alignment with Philippines’ wastewater treatment regulations (DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08, Clean Water Act of 2004, Paris Agreement NDCs). The design was tested against these standards to confirm that it met water quality and sustainability requirements.
Development
Prototyping involved 3D printing a scaled-down model for visualization and testing. The following development steps were undertaken:
Porosity Testing: Calculations and simulations confirmed that the filter's structure allowed for sufficient water flow while retaining cyanobacteria. The team conducted multiple tests to determine the optimal pore size that would maximize filtration while maintaining high flow efficiency.
Eco-Audit Analysis: Compared energy usage and emissions across potential materials, verifying that carbon nanosheets had the lowest overall environmental impact. The eco-audit considered factors such as raw material extraction, transportation, processing, and disposal.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensured alignment with Philippines’ wastewater treatment regulations (DENR Administrative Order No. 2016-08, Clean Water Act of 2004, Paris Agreement NDCs). The design was tested against these standards to confirm that it met water quality and sustainability requirements.
Concept
Concept
The CarboFlow filtration system offers a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for wastewater treatment, specifically in tropical and resource-limited regions. The project highlights key engineering principles, including materials selection, environmental impact assessment, and mechanical optimization. The results demonstrate that carbon nanosheets are a viable material for long-term filtration solutions, helping improve water quality while minimizing operational costs and ecological footprint. This project also illustrates how modern engineering tools, such as computational simulations and material analysis software, can be leveraged to create more efficient and environmentally conscious solutions.
The CarboFlow filtration system offers a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for wastewater treatment, specifically in tropical and resource-limited regions. The project highlights key engineering principles, including materials selection, environmental impact assessment, and mechanical optimization. The results demonstrate that carbon nanosheets are a viable material for long-term filtration solutions, helping improve water quality while minimizing operational costs and ecological footprint. This project also illustrates how modern engineering tools, such as computational simulations and material analysis software, can be leveraged to create more efficient and environmentally conscious solutions.
The CarboFlow filtration system offers a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for wastewater treatment, specifically in tropical and resource-limited regions. The project highlights key engineering principles, including materials selection, environmental impact assessment, and mechanical optimization. The results demonstrate that carbon nanosheets are a viable material for long-term filtration solutions, helping improve water quality while minimizing operational costs and ecological footprint. This project also illustrates how modern engineering tools, such as computational simulations and material analysis software, can be leveraged to create more efficient and environmentally conscious solutions.
Concept
The CarboFlow filtration system offers a scalable, cost-effective, and sustainable solution for wastewater treatment, specifically in tropical and resource-limited regions. The project highlights key engineering principles, including materials selection, environmental impact assessment, and mechanical optimization. The results demonstrate that carbon nanosheets are a viable material for long-term filtration solutions, helping improve water quality while minimizing operational costs and ecological footprint. This project also illustrates how modern engineering tools, such as computational simulations and material analysis software, can be leveraged to create more efficient and environmentally conscious solutions.
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