Week Eight

Prototype Construction

With the delivery of the fiber drum, it is possible to finally construct the flush diverter prototype. This week, the pipe segments and couplings were attached together (without cement) and connected to the rainwater drum.

The team prepares the materials for prototype construction.

The finished prototype is connected to the fiber drum.

Pending Modifications

Although construction of the main body of the prototype is completed, several components are still missing that will be necessary for full functionality.

• Coupling necessary to connect output pipe to T-junction
• Ball/String stopper mechanism to seal rainwater drum when full
• Structural support to keep pipes stable

Goals for Next Week

• Test the effectiveness of the flush diverter (pending constructions of the stopper mechanism)
• Perform turbidity test to evaluate cleanliness of the water following the first-flush
• Begin preparation for the final report/presentation

Available Times for Final Presentation during Week 11 (tentative):

Monday 11:30 - 1PM
Wednesday before 12PM
Thursday before 10:45AM