VirtuLab: Web Based Flow Visualization Facility

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VirtuLab Web Based Flow Visualization Facility

• Specifications
• Team 6 Members
• Justin Scott
• Karen Davis
• Sydni Credle

Mentor/Client Professor Dr. Shih
Dr.Luongo
October 5, 2000
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Overview

• Refinement of client statement
• Function analysis
• Concept generation/ selection
• Camera mount design
• Conclusion

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System Configuration Diagram
Courtesy of Optical Flow Systems (OFS),
www.ofs.co.uk
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Morphological Chart
Reservoir Square Tank Rectangular
Circular Tank Tank
Support
Steel Beams Wood Table
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Morphological Chart (continued)
Functions
Fluid Transfer Synchronization/
Particle Tracking
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Morphological Chart (continued)
Functions
Controls LabVIEW C HTML
Fluorescent Laser
Light
Illumination
The Sun
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System Configuration
Motor
Camera mount location
Towing Tank
Web Cam Location
Motor Controller
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Camera Mount Design Needs

• Easily manufactured
• Cost efficient
• Lightweight
• Easily used

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Camera Mount Design Needs (Continued)

• Capable of supporting camera
• Appearance uniform with existing equipment
• Locking mechanism
• Long lasting

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Camera Mount Design Morphological Chart
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Specifications for the Camera Mount
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Detailed Concept Design

• Dimensions
• Locking mechanism design
• Materials used
• Specific cost

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Preliminary Design Exploded View
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Existing Camera Mount
Camera Mount Location
Adjustable Pole
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Conclusions

• More complete comprehension of problem statement
  has been achieved
• Can proceed with fabrication of camera mount
  design
• Testing and calibration of existing system,
  leading to system modifications

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Questions?