Project Goals

MET SENIOR DESIGN - BLACK TEAM

Maine Engineering Technology

All of the teams involved in this competition took part in writing and revising this list of guidelines and regulations.  This list includes some items which teams thought would make the product more desirable to a customer.  Again, these are guidelines meaning not all teams have to follow these exact concepts. 

       - Domestic water heater incorporating Prof. Richard Hill’s patent

       - Small simple design perhaps suitable for use in less developed countries

       - Minimum stack emissions

       - Maximum thermal efficiency

       - Burns bio-fuel of team’s choice (stick wood, wood chips, or wood pellets)

       - Meets all relevant safety codes

       - Heats domestic water from 40°F to 120°F

       - Produces 30 gallons of hot water in 4 hours or less

       - Water storage tank by customer (separate tank)

       - Heater water loop is separate from domestic hot water loop

       - Heater water loop is open to atmospheric pressure for safety

       - Water in heater can be treated for corrosion resistance

       - Maximum heater size = 60” x 60” x 29” (fits through 30” door)

       - Maximum heater weight =  700 lb

       - Possible kit assembly by customer

       - Heater can be moved and assembled by 2 students

       - Maximum heater material cost = $1,000

       - Fan(s) use 110 volts or less

       - Fan motor energy is charged against heater efficiency

       - Easy lighting desirable

       - Flue pipe = standard size

       - Aesthetically pleasing design

       - Easily maintained

       - Long term durability

Project Goals