Inspiratory and expiratory flow meter Client: Christopher Green, M.D. Team Members: Andrew Eley (Leader) Sarah Offutt (Communicator) Darshan Patel (BSAC) Eric Bader (BWIG) September 23 to September 30, 2005 Problem Statement Our client desires a peak inspiratory and peak expiratory flow meter in a single device to monitor for symptoms of asthma and vocal cord dysfunction. It should measure flows up to about 700 liters per second for adults, be cheap, durable, and easy to use with clear measurement readings. Last Week’s Goals • Research different methods of measuring air flow and determine which are viable solutions. • Meet Friday in class: 1) update PDS, 2) create team project schedule, 3) Discuss different options of measuring air flow, 4) Set a time for a weekly meeting with our client, 5) Start brainstorming ideas. • Patent searches • Get a team photo Summary of Accomplishments • Our team met on Friday. We discussed different options of measuring airflow and came up with a few designs, set a time to meet with our client, and continue brainstorming ideas and how to build a prototype. • We met with Dr. Green on Wednesday and discussed design ideas. • Took pictures of our team and the flow meters • Attended Team Dynamics lecture This Weeks Goals • Continue to research different methods of measuring air flow and methods of building a prototype. • Meet Friday in class: 1) Discuss our design ideas, and start talking about how to build it. 2) Study the specific design and figure out equations we need. • Equations research • Familiarize ourselves with Solidworks Difficulties The only difficulty was cold rain on our way to the meeting. Activities Team: 1.5 hours Team Meeting on Friday Team: 1.0 hour Met on Wednesday with Dr. Green.Sarah Offutt 1.0 hours Independent research, notebook, communications with Dr. Green’s assistant Andrew Eley 1.0 hours Independent research, notebook, wrote progress report Darshan Patel 1.0 hours Independent research, notebook, attended BSAC Eric Bader 1.0 hours Independent research, notebook, update website Project Timeline September October November December ask 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30Preliminary Designs Meeting with client Design brainstorming Presentation preparation Mid semester Paper preparation Final Paper preparation Friday Team meetings Solid Works Design Deliverables Progress Report Mid semester Presentation Mid semester paper End Semester Presentation End Semester Paper Web site Semester Wrap-up with Advisor Prototyping accounting/budgeting final design developments rapid prototyping analysis/testing final prototype manufacturing final Testing Expenses
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