Flow Meter for Power Plant Water Quality Analysis Equipment
Team Members
Michael Pugh, Devon DeVriendt, and Andrew Johnson, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Advisors
John Irwin and Sunil Mehendale, College of Engineering
Sponsor
Sentry Equipment
Project Overview
The flow meter team, comprised of three mechanical engineering technology seniors,
has been tasked by Sentry Equipment to develop a small electro-mechanical device to
be used in the process of water quality sampling within a steam power plant generation
system. The meter will be used to ensure that no minerals or other contaminants have
settled or adhered to the piping system while the water is on its way to be analyzed.
The lack of commercially available flow meters that meet the requirements set forth
by Sentry Equipment have presented an opportunity to formulate potential solutions
to this dilemma.
Laser Safety Proposal for Minerals and Materials Room 329
Team Members
Margaret Miko and Timothy Ingram, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Advisors
John Irwin, College of Engineering; Russell Stein, Paul Sanders, Materials Science
and Engineering
Sponsor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Project Overview
Due to the presence of a new laser, there are increased risks and hazards introduced
to Michigan Tech, which results in the need for additional safety precautions and
equipment in order to isolate the laser beam, protect the operator, and protect bystanders.
Upon receiving the laser, there was a lack of information concerning the operation
and functionality of components, which will need to be assessed prior to implementation
of laser specific safety features.
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