Works in Progress
Capstone Project
Overview:
My capstone project is centered around air pollution, specifically particle pollution from wood burning fire places. The goal of this project is to create a solution that does not involve banning wood burning chimneys, rather finding a way to prevent the pollution from affecting the environment and contributing to the climate crisis.
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Mentor:
Pablo Saide, a UCLA assistant professor in the physical sciences college with specifics in atmosphere and oceanic sciences, signed on to mentor this project for a year. His understanding in air quality and the atmosphere was extremely helpful in our pursuit to cleanse the air from the particle pollutants produced from wood smoke.
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Prototype Design Documentation:
Below is a sketch of our prototype and its necessary components: a prototype sketch, a dimensioned vector works drawing of our product, and a bill of materials showing our cost analysis.
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Vector Works Prototype Design
Cost Analysis
Prototype Sketch
Current place in this project:
On the research document, there is a bill of materials that goes into depth on the cost. The mechanical filtration system has been finalized and drafted in VectorWorks. Modifications are being made to the existing filters working to connect them through a wire frame to ensure that no excess smoke can escape the filter. I was approached by Thiel Fellowship grant committee and selected as a finalist for my contribution to this project.
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Elevator Pitch:
Below is a link to a video explaining our justification, problem statement, and solution.
Cover Page:
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