Project Summary
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Project Information
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For an updated project description, click on the
following link for the
Project Readiness Package.
B9 Plastics http://www.b9plastics.org
is a not for profit organization dedicated to
social and environmental improvement through the
use of certain materials (plastics). The current
product they are working on is called The Better
Water Maker (BWM). The BWM is a water treatment
device that treats 1/2 gallon of water per minute.
The device uses a human powered crank to generate
power for the device at 12v. Systems are currently
being field tested in Africa, Haiti, Peru, Tibet,
Nicaragua, and Iraq. Our project, in conjunction
with B9 plastics, is to redesign the power
generator to ease the use of this device for women
and children. The current design seems to be too
physically demanding to maintain the proper power
output for the time required to cleanse a moderate
amount of water (over 1 gallon).
B9
Plastic Water Maker Video
Current Better Water Maker
B9 Plastics Logo
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Project Name
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Human Generated Power for B9 Water Maker
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Project Number
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P13417
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Project Family
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Sustainable Water Systems
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Start Term
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2012-1
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End Term
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2012-2
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Faculty Guide
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Vince Burolla, 315-524-8286
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Primary Customer
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B9Plastics
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Sponsor (financial support)
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Mark Smith, KGCOE
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Team Members
Left to Right: Jordan, Kreag, Nick, Emily, Diane, and
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