10.23.09 team 13—geomelt. the team jacob speelman (me) caleb rottman (ee) eric ledy (me) eric...
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10.23.09
TEAM 13—GEOMELT
The Team
Jacob Speelman (ME)
Caleb Rottman (EE)
Eric Ledy (ME)
Eric Geerlings (CE)
OutlineProblemProjectDesign NormsProgressQuestions
ProblemSnowmelt Systems are InefficientConventional Snowmelt Systems are
InefficientAll Snowmelt Systems on Calvin’s Campus
are near buildings
Problem Project Design Norms
Progress Questions
ProblemBurton Street EntranceHigh Traffic AreaDifficult To Plow Due to Burton StreetHigh Salt/Sand Area
Problem Project Design Norms
Progress Questions
ProblemCalvin College Burton St. Entrance
Problem Project Design Norms
Obstacles Progress
ProjectSnowmelt System Powered by Geothermal
HeatPhysical Detailed Model
Control System for pump speed based on temperature sensors
Successful modeling ground and concreteExpanded Analysis for Burton Street
EntranceInclude size of the system neededInclude additional site planning and runoff
concernsProblem Project Design
NormsObstacles Progress
Design NormsStewardship
Saves on energy typically used in snowmelt systems
CaringIncrease safety for both pedestrians and
vehicles
Problem Project Design Norms
Obstacles Progress
ProgressProject Well DefinedContacts With Physical PlantDesign Questions:
Optional HeaterVertical/Horizontal System
FutureCollect Ground Temperature DataCollect Data from Current Snowmelt Systems
Problem Project Design Norms
Progress Questions
Questions
Problem Project Design Norms
Progress Questions