Project+overview

=**Project description**=

Design a device to absorb vibrations of a pump system. This pump system contains of multiple pumps in various types being placed on a metal frame and connected to air - flowing pipes. The device could be a vibration absorber, rubber pads or something else depending on further analysis of solution. There are some constrains with respect to the space so the dimensions of the device are limited (the space limitation is discussed in detail later).

=Delivery on June 2011=

A prototype (or sample product if available) of the device will be fabricated and demonstrated at the Capstone End of Year Poster and Display show.

=Design Activity Opportunities=

The ultimate goal of this project is to minimize vibration propagation within the pumps system and to the production floor. All technically and economically feasible concepts are embraced. The sponsor has allowed the team with access to the structural design of their pumps system. The team is expected to transform the pumps system structure to a new level in term of vibration resistance.

=Analysis Activity Opportunities=

This project will allow the opportunity to analyze and solve problem using a variety of engineering concepts. These concepts include determining forces, both static and dynamic, system analysis (system dynamics), vibration damping and stiffness, stresses (strengths of materials), material selection (material properties), pump characteristics (fluid mechanics), economics, and manufacturing processes.

=Validation activity=

The team intends to build and test a full-scale prototype but this is subjected to sponsor’s approval. Therefore, concept demonstration and simulation are needed to present the solution to Edwards Company before building the prototype.