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INTRODUCTION: The primary objective of this Project Readiness Package (PRP) is to describe the proposed project by documenting
requirements (customer needs and expectations, specifications, deliverables, anticipated budget, skills and resources needed,
and people/ organizations affiliated with the project. This PRP will be utilized by faculty to evaluate project suitability in
terms of challenge, depth, scope, skills, budget, and student / faculty resources needed. It will also serve as an important
source of information for students during the planning phase to develop a project plan and schedule.
In this document, italicized text provides explanatory information regarding the desired content. If a particular item or aspect
of a section is not applicable for a given project, enter N/A (not applicable). For questions, contact Mark Smith at 475-7102,
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:
Project Name (tentative): Plastic Bottle Recycling, Fruit Carrier
Project Number, if known: R16401
Preferred Start/End Quarter in Senior Design:
Faculty Champion: (technical mentor: supports proposal development, anticipated technical mentor during project
execution; may also be Sponsor)
Name Dept. Email Phone
Sarah Brownell [email protected]
For assistance identifying a Champion: B. Debartolo (ME), G. Slack (EE), J. Kaemmerlen (ISE), R. Melton (CE)
Other Support, if known: (faculty or others willing to provide expertise in areas outside the domain of the Faculty
Champion)
Name Dept. Email Phone
N/A
Project “Guide” if known: (project mentor: guides team through Senior Design process and grades students; may
also be Faculty Champion)
Primary Customer, if known (name, phone, email): (actual or representative user of project output; articulates
needs/requirements)
Name Dept. Email Phone
Sarah Brownell [email protected]
Sponsor(s): (provider(s) of financial support)
Name/Organization Contact Info. Type & Amount of Support
Committed
Sarah Brownell [email protected]
Fall/Winter Fall/Spring Winter/Spring
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PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Poor recycling and waste management services have resulted in a massive buildup of plastic
waste, primarily from discarded bottles. This problem was exacerbated further when international relief
started to file into Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Reduced employment opportunities for local Haitians
and loss of revenue for the country were results of this extra outside aid. There is ample opportunity to use
the raw material for a wide range of applications through recycling/upcycling in the country. Current
recycling efforts in Haiti pay a small sum for any bottles that Haitians collect. However, as the price of oil
decreases, the collected bottles drop in value and the Haitians receive less money for their efforts.
Additionally, as bottles are shipped overseas to be recycled, a majority of the value ends up in other
countries’ economies instead of Haiti’s. Our project aims to not only increase the value of the bottles by
using them for something constructive, but to also bolster Haiti’s economy with their worth.
The opportunity for growth in Haitian agricultural processes is plentiful. With more than half the
population earning income from agricultural practices and with tropical fruits and vegetables being Haiti’s
second largest country export, next to textiles, improvements can be made in collection and transport of
produce [1,2]. Current practices for transporting produce include cloth bags carried by donkey, head
baskets, and traditional plastic crates loaded on a bus or truck. Some suppliers prefer bulk shipping the
produce by loading it into truck with no crates to avoid the cost of returning the empty crates [3]. As a
result of these practices much of the produce can be damaged in transport. Up to 40% of mangoes, a large
Haitian export, are damaged in transport resulting in a loss of potential revenue [3]. A device that can both
reduce produce damage expenses to the Haitian farmer while staying low cost is ideal.
This PRP’s objective is to both reduce waste in Haiti, using its large resource of plastic bottles,
while creating a useful item that will benefit the Haitian community. In the process, jobs will be created in
order to manufacture the product. Farmers may benefit by a low cost method of transporting their produce
to market, since the price of the device will only be dependent of the cost of labor (bottles are free). This
way farmers may own multiple devices without return shipping costs. Hope is put in reinvigorating local
native fruits and vegetables at lower cost for the Haitian community leading to better nourishment of the
poor. By stimulating Haiti’s agriculture base there is potential in restoring the soil (depleted and
deforested), feeding the country locally, and creating a demand export market for valued goods such as
mangoes, coffee, and chocolate.
The Fruit Carrier’s design is based on improving Haiti’s mango production process but is not limited to
this fruit (avocados, sweet potatoes, coffee, and chocolate are additional options).
For further information please visit P16401s RIT EDGE website under the Fruit Carrier link:
https://edge.rit.edu/edge/R16401/public/Fruit%20Carrier
[1] http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Haiti-FOREIGN-TRADE.html
[2] https://www.feedthefuture.gov/country/haiti
[3] http://fshs.org/proceedings-x/2013-vol-126/FSHS_Vol_126/21-29.pdf
Plastic Bottle Recycling Project Split
Fruit Carrier
The DPL team split the project into
seven different PRPs which focus
around creating and using plastic bottle
string.
Topics include: bottle cleaner, bottle
string, bottle welder, rope creation,
shoes, Fruit Carrier, and roofing.
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DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Customer Needs and Objectives:
Affinity
Group
CR
Number Customer Requirements Importance
Opportunities in Haiti
1.1 Need to remove waste in the form of plastic bottles to reduce pollution and improve aesthetics. Critical
1.2 Need to solve a problem in need, in order to improve quality of life, due to high poverty. Critical
External
Factors
2.1 Can operate without electricity due to the lack of generators and an existing power grid Important
2.2 Resilient to natural disasters in order for it to be sustainable for the Haitians Desirable
2.3 Needs to be able to operate independently of government support because it is corrupt and unstable Desirable
2.4 Only low skill requirements are necessary to allow the maximum amount of Haitians to operate the process Important
2.5 Promotes community involvement to uphold traditional values Desirable
Economics
3.1 Generates revenue locally in Haiti to create a source of income for the people. Critical
3.2
Product/process adds a form of value to the plastic bottle as to make the bottle most profitable rather than a
resource Critical
3.3 Profitable in order to sustain and fund the project Important
3.4 Uses local materials to decrease import materials and costs Important
Durability
4.1 Withstand the environment to survive unpredictable weather conditions Important
4.2 Remains useable over a long period of time to ensure success of the project Important
4.3 Can be easily repaired or modified to avoid extra costs, labor, and ensure usability Desirable
4.4 Lightweight and robust in order to be transportable over rough terrain Critical
Ease of Use
5.1 Requires only a basic education because the majority of the Haitian people are impoverished Important
5.2 Relates to current technology in Haiti for quick adoption Important
5.3 Is ergonomically friendly to protect the Haitian operator Important
Material
Requirements
6.1 Need to utilize plastic bottles because there is a large amount available as a resource. Critical
6.3 Needs to rely primarily on locally available materials to reduce the cost. Important
6.2 Needs to be able to be assembled manually because of the limited technology available in Haiti Desirable
The Customer Requirements document was created after multiple customer interviews as well as contact
interviews that had presence in or knowledge of Haiti. The importance level reflects the Fruit Carrier’s
project needs and may differ from that of similar PRP using waste plastic bottles in Haiti.
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Current Fruit Production Process (Mangoes):
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Functional Decomposition:
A functional decomposition was created to map the process of the manufacture of the Fruit Carrier product as well as its use in implementation.
The product would need to be manufactures using plastic bottle thread using a local process known or easily implemented to Haitians. It is
proposed that the Haitian weave the bottle thread since Haiti’s largest export is textiles and thus would have some infrastructure and knowledge to
the process (found during the benchmarking). The process should involve the local community by hiring workers to create the Fruit Carriers as
well as process the bottles for thread in effort to create local jobs and stimulate a micro-economy. Through this community effort the farmer, for
which the product is designed, can have say in the design of the final product. Also, the product must take into account the transport, storage, and
quality conditions which can be found on the left half of the functional decomposition.
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Specifications (or Engineering/Functional Requirements):
rqmt.
# Source (CR#) Group Function Engr. Requirement (metric)
Unit of
Measure
Marginal
Value Ideal Value Test
S1 CR: 1.2, 2.1
Transport
Produce
Control Temperature Temperature of produce °C 14 8 - 13 Thermometer
S2 CR: 1.2, 2.1 Control Humidity Humidity of produce % 85% 85-90% Humistat
S3 CR: 1.2, 4.4 Control Weight Acceptable weight experienced
by produce kg 1.8 2.3
Mass scale (of
1 mango)
S4 CR: 1.2, 2,2
Create Quality Control
% produce (fruit) damaged
(during harvest & after transport)
% 40% <40%
# of fruits
unable to be sold
S5
CR: 1.2, 2.1, 2.4,
3.4, 4.2, 4.2, 4.4, 5.2,
5.3, 6.2
Carrying distance before produce damage
km 40 >40
Average
distance to
market (km)
S6 CR: 2.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Access Farmer's Needs Carrier Holding Weight
Capacity kg 25 >25
Quantity of
fruit/produce
held in carrier to find weight
S7 CR: 1.1, 2.1, 2.4,
3.4, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
Manufacture
Implement Plastic Bottles # bottles used in product
manufacture # bottles 0 No limit
Track # bottles
used
S8 CR: 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 6.2 Weave bottle thread Thickness of strand mm 7<X<25 2<X<12
Cuts within
desired tolerances
S9 CR: 1.1, 2.1, 2.4,
3.2, 4.3, 6.2
Design Manufacture Based on
Haitian Abilities Time for assembly hours 24 <24
Test time
required per
carrier construction
S10 CR: 2.3, 3.1, 6.3 Cost Access Farmer's Needs Cost of manufactured product $/carrier 9 <9
Cost of
product manufacture
S11 CR: 2.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4
Customer
Requirements
Withstand environment Force required to permanently
damage kN/m 0.265 59
Tear strength
of PET bottle
S12 CR: 2.3, 2.5, 5.1, 5.2 Implement cultural ideas % Farmer acceptance % 10% >10%
Community
acceptance levels long
term
S13 CR: 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Generate Revenue Profit for Haitians gourde/pro
duct 60 >60
Income generated per
Haitian
S14 CR: 1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 5.1 Labor Implement labor (workers) # of workers making "Carriers" # Workers 100 No limit
Number of
Haitians employed
Engineering Requirements are based off Customer Requirements and design guidelines for fruit transport
and storage conditions as well as plastic bottle thread properties. Conditions for the fruit in transport are
considered such as humidity levels, produce temperature, as well as the weight experienced by the
produce (fruit) by its surroundings. Fruit damage is also an ER and is measured in % produce damaged
(during harvest & after transport). Other ERs include the number of bottles used in manufacture of the
Fruit Carrier, where there is no limit and thus the limit would be put on the manufacturability of the bottle
thread. Also the time required to create one Fruit Carrier, the final cost of one Fruit Carrier, the force
required to permanently damage the Fruit Carrier, as well as the number of local jobs created and the
profit for the Haitian workers are included. Further Fruit Carrier design specifications are left broad and
simple in order to allow for flexibility in creating a design desirable and acceptable to Haitian’s.
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House of Quality:
Engineering Metrics
Aff
init
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CR
Nu
mb
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Customer Requirements
Cu
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Weig
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Tem
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% p
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(fr
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)
dam
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bef
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pro
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dam
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Car
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Hold
ing
Wei
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Cap
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# b
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use
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pro
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Tim
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sem
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Co
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Fo
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requir
ed t
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man
entl
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dam
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% F
arm
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acce
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nce
Pro
fit
for
Hai
tian
s
# o
f w
ork
ers
mak
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"C
arri
ers"
Op
po
rtu
nit
i
es i
n H
aiti
1.1
Need to remove waste in the form of plastic bottles to reduce pollution and improve
aesthetics.
0.6
9 3 1
3
1.2 Need to solve a problem in need, in order to improve quality of life, due to high poverty.
0.6 1 1 1 1 1
9
Ex
tern
al F
acto
rs
2.1
Can operate without electricity due to the
lack of generators and an existing power
grid
0.3
3 3
1
3 3 3
3
2.2 Resilient to natural disasters in order for it to be sustainable for the Haitians
0.1
3
9
2.3
Needs to be able to operate independently of
government support because it is corrupt and unstable
0.1
9
3 9 3
2.4
Only low skill requirements are necessary to
allow the maximum amount of Haitians to
operate the process
0.1
3 1 9 3 3
3
2.5 Promotes community involvement to uphold traditional values
0.1
9
1
Eco
no
mic
s
3.1
Generates revenue locally in Haiti to create
a source of income for the people. 0.6
9
9 9
3.2
Product/process adds a form of value to the plastic bottle as to make the bottle most
profitable rather than a resource
0.6
3
3
3
3.3
Profitable in order to sustain and fund the
project 0.3
9 3
3.4 Uses local materials to decrease import materials and costs
0.1
1 1 9
1
1
Du
rabil
ity
4.1
Withstand the environment to survive
unpredictable weather conditions 0.6
1
9
4.2 Remains useable over a long period of time to ensure success of the project
0.3
3 3
3
4.3
Can be easily repaired or modified to avoid
extra costs, labor, and ensure usability 0.3
1
3
1
4.4
Lightweight and robust in order to be
transportable over rough terrain 0.1
3 9 3
3
Eas
e o
f U
se
5.1
Requires only a basic education because the
majority of the Haitian people are
impoverished
0.3
3
1
5.2 Relates to current technology in Haiti for quick adoption
0.1
3 3
1 9
1
5.3
Is ergonomically friendly to protect the
Haitian operator 0.1
9 9
Mat
eria
l
Req
uir
emen
ts 6.1
Need to utilize plastic bottles because there is a large amount available as a resource.
0.6
9
1
6.3
Needs to rely primarily on locally available
materials to reduce the cost. 0.3
9
9
3
6.2
Needs to be able to be assembled manually
because of the limited technology available in Haiti
0.1
1 1 9 3 3
9
Raw score 1.5 1.5 0.6 0.9 4.1 5.7 17.4 3.3 4.8 9 8 3 10.8 18
Relative Weight 2% 2% 1% 1% 5% 6% 20% 4% 5% 10% 9% 3% 12% 20%
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The House of Quality shows the relationship and importance between the Customer Requirements and
developed Engineering Requirements. The top relationships for CRs to ERs include # bottles used in
product manufacture, # of workers making "Carriers", and Profit for Haitians. These ERs depict the
underlying goal of the customer to generate revenue in Haiti by creating local jobs that implement the use
of plastic bottle waste to create a product of value.
Benchmarking:
Product Plastic Crates
Fiberboard Cartons Sacks Baskets
Harvest Apron
Market % Fruit Picking Pack Zenport
URL Plastic Crates
Fiberboard Cartons Sacks Baskets
Harvest Apron Picking Pack Zenport
Origin/company duboisag Lehmans Zenport
Cost $15 $2 $1 $2 $14.95 $179 $95
Lifespan (uses) 240 1 1 10 Average weight per container (kg) 20 20 40 30 40 to 80 lbs Labor costs for handling/loading $14 $14 $14 $14 Maintenance costs $19 $0 $0 $2 - - -
Core capabilities Fruit/vege storage
Fruit/vege storage
Fruit/vege collection or storage
Fruit/vege collection or storage
Fruit/vege collection Fashion?
Fruit/vege collection
Related capabilities Durability Single Use Single Use
Low cost multi use
Ease of use Usefulness Collapsible
Material Plastic Fiberboard Cloth
Wood/ Straw Nylon
Rattan, ash wood, leather, cotton straps
420 Denier Nylon
System
Reviews/ Comments
3 out of 5 stars Made in USA
Different models
available
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Morphological Chart:
Potential Concepts: Concept 1: Suitcase
Shape
o Rectangular shaped box, that resembles a suitcase, allows for easy organization and
stacking.
o The short height allows for minimal produce stacking and thus minimal produce damage.
Ergonomics
o Multiple handles are also added for ease of lifting and carrying.
o A head rest may be placed on the bottom-center of the box for alternative carrying (in Haiti
many large items are carried on top of a person’s head).
Maintaining produce conditions
o The box encompasses a tight weave design to block sunlight.
o A wider lid weave allows for some aeration.
o Plastic design makes waterproof
Construction
o Bottle thread of varying widths are used in construction (2-12 mm).
o The box may be constructed on a hand loom with final assembly done by hand.
Identification
o A barcode placed on the outside of the box allows for produce and farmer identification.
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Concept Combined Solution: BackCarrier
Shape
o Square shape allows for stacking in larger transportation vehicles and also allows for
stacking.
o Additional supports may be required, such as wooden or steel rods, to provide a rigid
structure.
Ergonomics
o The bag is carried using straps. Handles can also be added for ease of lifting.
Maintaining produce conditions
o The bag is lined with a cloth to prevent sunlight exposure and keep humidity
o Natural material or synthetic to be used as cushioning protection, such as leaves or scrap
bottle thread respectively.
o A foldable lid adds to weathering proofing
Construction
o Bottle thread of varying widths are used in construction (2-12 mm).
o The bag may be constructed on a hand loom with final assembly done by hand.
Identification
o A company or farmers name may be sewn or stamped onto the bag to identify the origin of
the produce and the contents contained.
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Additional Concepts:
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*Final Pugh Charts and Selection Criteria may be found on the Fruit Carrier EDGE page under
the “Fruit Carrier Final Document” link.
Feasibility:
Example feasibility of Fruit Carrier strength calculation using tear strength of PET plastic
*Further Feasibility analyses may be found on EDGE or in the Fruit Carrier Final Document link.
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Risks: T
ech
nic
al
Ris
ks
Risk Cause Effect L S I Action to Mitigate Action to Remediate Owner
1 Container Collapses
Structural integrity miscalculated
Damaged container and fruit 2 3 6
Field test products to calculate # uses till failure, load tests
Repair the container or replace
Dana Fisk
2
Bottles too brittle for construction
Bottles worn from previous environmental exposure
Damaged/broken container 2 3 6
Stress test bottles before turning into string, create metric for bottle "wellness"
Source newly used plastic bottles or create a recycling program to ensure new plastic
Dana Fisk
3
Fruit damaged in collection/transport
Improper use of the container or container defect
Loss of profit for farmer 2 3 6
Preliminary testing with scrap or simulated fruit to estimate damages by farming methods
Design modification for fruit carrier or new farm collecting methods
Dana Fisk
4 Humidity not kept Fruit rots
Loss of profit for farmer 1 3 3
Validate outdoor humidity in Haiti, check fruit humidity every hour
Alternate storage till transport (in ground)
Dana Fisk
5 Temperature not kept Fruit rots
Loss of profit for farmer 1 3 3
Validate outdoor temp in Haiti, check fruit temp every hour
Alternate storage till transport (in ground)
Dana Fisk
6 Bottles don't melt
Worn out bottles
Fuses cannot be made 1 1 1
Eliminate need to melt
Use filler material like glue or resin to bind
Dana Fisk
7 No weaving skills in Haiti
Low education, no previous knowledge
Hand woven steps cannot be completed 1 1 1 Automatic machine
Teach workers how to weave
Dana Fisk
8
Bottle thread breaks during weaving
Worn out bottles
Semi-broken product 1 3 3
Use thread of known length and strength
Fuse thread back together
Dana Fisk
9
Farmers don't implement new system
Community acceptance
System not implemented 2 3 6
Form product to items familiar to Haitians
Create awareness of issue and show how new system is better
Dana Fisk
Project Risks
10
Project goal not met
Unclear ability of desired material to be used
PRP ideas unsound, not feasible 2 3 6
Resource experimentation or research (plastic bottles)
Group meeting with customer
Dana Fisk
Above are a list of potential projects risks. Risks are ranked on a 1-2-3 scale with 1 = least severe/likely,
and 3 = most severe/likely. High risk items are colored in green and include container collapsing, bottles
too brittle for construction, fruit damaged during collection/transport, farmer’s don’t implement new
system, and project goal not met. No risks on revenue or job creation are listed as these result from a
successful process created in manufacturing the Fruit Carrier dependent first on the risks previously listed.
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Constraints:
Limited contact to Haitian people and farmers
Varying sizes of bottles and bottle shapes
No estimate of the quantity of garbage plastic bottles in a local area
Manufacturing capability in Haiti may be inconsistent due to limited resources
Final construction an shaping of the Fruit Carrier may be inconsistent due to the handmade nature
of the design
Project Deliverables:
Fully working prototype capable of moving and storing produce, made of near 100% plastic
bottles
Estimate of maximum production possible in Haiti
o Number of bottles available vs number of Fruit Carriers desired
o Number of workers employed
o Warehouses available for production
Determine revenue from manufacture product for each Haitian worker constructing a Fruit Carrier
Complete work and build instructions for operating a small Fruit Carrier start-up
Must determine the structural viability and integrity of the final product
o Destruction tests or bursting strength tests (ASTM std)
Budget Estimate:
Maximum Budget Estimate: $400
Minimum Budget Estimate: $70
Most materials can be sourced for free, such as the plastic bottles required to create the string. A
plastic bottle string cutter can be made (DIY) or purchased online. The loom can also be
constructed by hand or bought (loom may not be required depending on the MSD teams
approach).
Item Price Estimate
Min Max
Plastic Bottle String
Cutter
$5 (DIY) $35
Bottles $Free $50 for 216 bottles
Wood/Loom $15 $210
Other Item Costs $50 $100
Total: $70 $400
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Intellectual Property (IP) considerations:
A patent could potentially arise if the team likes their design and deems it a largely beneficial to
the Haitian farmers.
Other Information:
Benefits:
o Provide work opportunities in Haiti in the form of collecting, processing, and product
manufacturing from plastic bottles.
o Increase farmer revenue, or keep constant, using the Fruit Carrier design. If the design
successfully prevents fruit damage more product can be sold at market.
Liabilities:
o Manual labor is heavily included throughout this process. The liabilities surrounding this
kind of work in Haiti are unknown but should be considered when developing the design
of the product.
Continuation Project Information:
This project is one in a series of PRPs proposed to utilize plastic bottle waste by turning the
bottles, first, into a usable string. A PRP on a string-making device is currently being invested.
This project stands alone from the string making PRP as the device can be bought.
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STUDENT STAFFING:
Skills Checklist:
Mechanical Engineering
For each discipline, indicate which skills or knowledge will be needed by students working on the associated
project, and rank the skills in order of importance (1=highest priority). You may use the same number multiple
times to indicate equal rank.
3 3D CAD Aerodynamics
6 MATLAB programming CFD
1 Machining (basic) Biomaterials
4 Stress analysis (2D) Vibrations
2 Statics/dynamic analysis (2D) Combustion engines
4 Thermodynamics GD&T (geometric dimensioning &
tolerancing)
Fluid dynamics (CV) Linear controls
6 LabView (data acquisition, etc.) Composites
7 Statistics DFM
Robotics (motion control)
FEA Composites
5 Heat transfer Other:
Modeling of electromechanical & fluid
systems
Other:
Fatigue & static failure criteria (DME) Other:
Specifying machine elements
Reviewed by (ME faculty): _______________________________________________
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Industrial and Systems Engineering
Statistical analysis of data – regression 4 Shop floor IE – methods, time study
3 Materials science Programming (C++)
3 Materials processing – machining lab
1 Facilities planning – layout, material handling DOE
2 Production systems design – lean, process
improvement
1 Systems design – product/process design
1 Ergonomics – interface of people &
equipment (procedures, training, maintenance)
Data analysis, data mining
Math modeling – linear programming),
simulation
Manufacturing engr.
3 Project management 1 DFx -- Manuf., environment,
sustainability
Engineering economy – ROI Other:
4 Quality tools – SPC Other:
Production control – scheduling Other:
Reviewed by (ISE faculty): _______________________________________________
Anticipated Staffing Levels by Discipline:
Discipline How
Many? Anticipated Skills Needed (concise descriptions)
ME 3-4
The project will be largely construction based (building and testing
prototypes for strength and manufacturing ability) and hands on skills will
be needed. Desired skills will include Solidworks modeling, machine
shop fabrication, and basic statics/dynamics analysis. High-level skills
like FEA may be helpful but are not required.
ISE 2-3
The project will involve process-based procedures for constructing
multiple units of the product (Fruit Carrier). Help on manufacturing,
ergonomics, time studies, sustainability measures, and impact to the
surrounding community will need to be monitored and quantified.
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OTHER RESOURCES ANTICIPATED:
Category Description Resource
Available?
Faculty
Environment Space to store loom, cutting supplies, and thread
Equipment Loom equipment or experience (Weaver’s Guild of Rochester)
Materials
Other
Prepared by: Dana Fisk Date: 5/14/16
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Three-Week MSD Schedule: Assuming a two-day-a-week schedule (Tues/Thurs).
Week
#
Day
#
Group Tasks ME Tasks IE Tasks Individual Work (IW) Due Date
(IW)
1
1 -Meet and greet group and guide
-Review project
-Decide on team leader
-Decide on team roles
-Start generating Team Norms and
values for your group
-Define project problem, scope,
customer
None None -Start log books
-List of Team Norms
and Values
-Start project role
description
-Research project
-Read over PRP
Day 2
2 -Discuss Team Norms and Values
and create document
-First Customer Contact
-Project benchmarking
-Start customer requirements list
-Look into
properties of
plastic bottle
sting
-Current
system and
how fruit
production is
managed in
Haiti
-Look into the
current fruit
production
process in
Haiti (issues?)
-Loom
weaving and
manufacture
process
-Familiarize with
EDGE and upload first
doc.
-List of CRs
-Benchmarking and
notes
Day 3
2
3 -Summarize benchmarking with
team
-Start project schedule
-Basic EDGE coding
-Review customer requirements and
generate doc
-Start functional decomposition
-Self-train
EDGE coding
-Project
research
-Project
schedule and
gantt
-Project
research
-Read over pdf
documents on fruit
production/transport in
Haiti
-functional
decomposition
Day 4
4 -Team Photo
-Identify project risks
-Start Peer evaluation document
-Finalize functional decomposition
-Start engineering requirements (with
req benchmarking)
-List of ME
ERs with
benchmarking
-List of IE
ERs with
benchmarking
-On-campus
available
resources
-List of project risks
Day 5
3
5 -Finalize project risks document
-HoQ document
-Put all information into EDGE and
create 3-week page layout
-Finish peer evaluation doc
-EDGE work
-Continue
research
-EDGE work
-Continue
research
-Contact
customer for
updates
-Benchmarking and
project research
Day 6
6 -Team vision for project
-Generate written project summary
-Post final content to EDGE
-Prepare for design review
presentation
-EDGE work -EDGE work -Benchmarking and
project research
Day 7...