Team 11: PoseidonSimeon Eisen, Aaron Maley, Jeff Overweg, Jacob VanderWall
Project: Automated Pool Chemical System10/26/09
Oral Presentation #1Engr. 339
The Team
Simeon Eisen, Aaron Maley, Jeff Overweg, Jacob Vander
Wall
The Problem •Owning a Pool Requires a lot of Work •Traditional Chemical Test Methods are Imprecise•Improper Pool Care could result in Eye and Skin Irritation•Your Time is Valuable
Project OverviewCreate an automated Pool Chemical
Regulation System.Monitor both pH and
ORP(Oxidation Reduction Potential)Mechanically Add Chemicals to regulate the
pool.Give basic control and vital updates via
web/Smartphone interface.
Microprocessor
Sensors
Dispensor
PH+, PH-, Sanitization Signals
Analog PH, ORP Signals, Temp
Online Interface
Data, Alerts
Local Interface
Project BackgroundCurrent Models Exist:
Mostly for the Commercial, Industrial and High End Residential
>$2000Our Goal
Create a system for the Residential MarketUse Solid Granulized ChemicalsWeb/Smartphone based Controls and Updates <$1000
Project MarketUnited States
5.1 million in-ground pools3.7 million above-ground pools
Canada404,000 in-ground pools253,000 above-ground pools
Large Market for our Product in North America alone.
Design IntentionsTrust
Our customers must be able to rely on our product.
TransparencyThe design must be simple to understand and
operateStewardship
Proper use of time and resourcesIntegrity
End Product must meet customers need
Project StatusWorking with BUS 396 Team to develop
Market Plan.Taking Testing Data using pH and ORP
probesDeveloping Contacts with the physical plant
dealing with Calvin’s Pool MaintenanceSelecting Mechanical System for Solid
Chemical DispersalTesting/Developing Microchip ControllerResearching Wireless Website Update and
Data Monitoring
Questions?