College
College of Engineering (COE)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 16:49:24
Major
Mechanical Engineering - Cooperative Education
Honors Course
497 Honors Project
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
Manufacturing processes are often consisted of many different processes and sub-processes. Each of these carries its own level of importance and impact to the overall picture. In this particular sub-process, salt is rinsed from a product via a rinse tank: a tank whose salinity may not exceed a certain level and whose temperature must not fall below a certain level. This setting is a prime opportunity to implement an automated control system to allow these parameters to be met with upmost efficiency. With potential savings in excess of $20,000 per year and an estimated payback period of 8 weeks, the project has proved while providing quality, ergonomic, and economic benefits for the company as well as improving the overall manufacturing process.
Research Sponsor
Scott Sawyer
First Reader
Alper Bldum
Second Reader
Trevor Warne
Honors Faculty Advisor
Scott Sawyer
Recommended Citation
Pahoundis, George, "Rinse Tank Salinity Automation" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1129.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1129
Included in
Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Electro-Mechanical Systems Commons, Ergonomics Commons, Industrial Engineering Commons, Manufacturing Commons