Rainwater Haversting Unit

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2009-03-16T21:28:52Z

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Morgan, Robert J.
Nyenhuis, Jeremy I.
Basso, Scott E.

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In this paper we will present a rainwater harvesting system for the CAMTAC Linamar Plant in Guelph, Ontario. The main concept is to capture precipitation on the plant roof and gather it to a local point inside the facility. This water will then be treated and used for CAMTAC cooling processes instead of using municipal water. The design consists of new collection piping, 20 000 gallons of holding capacity, a low maintenance grid trap chamber, and an ultraviolet disinfection system. The systems results show a potential savings of $16,750 per year and a payback of 24 months.

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Created in fulfillment of the course requirements for ENGG*3100 Engineering and Design III. This course combines the knowledge gained in the advanced engineering and basic science courses with the design skills taught in ENGG*1100 and ENGG*2100 in solving open-ended problems. These problems are related to the student's major. Additional design tools are presented, including model simulation, sensitivity analysis, linear programming, knowledge-based systems and computer programming. Complementing these tools are discussions on writing and public speaking techniques, codes, safety issues, environmental assessment and professional management. These topics are taught with the consideration of available resources and cost.

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industrial, ultraviolet, grid chamber

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