PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Allied Trades Shop is a looking for a replicable and low-cost tow pintle attachment for the bobcat/skid steer, so that they can get equipment in and out of their shop easier and more efficiently, thus increasing readiness. A suitable solution has the opportunity to scale across the Army.
BENEFITS TO PROJECT CLIENT
Low cost option for being able to transport equipment around the clients shop. Low weight option for being able to quickly attach and remove the attachment from the forklift. Scalable option for being able to use the attachment across various facilities for similar types of operations.
PROJECT GOAL
Create an attachment for a forklift that will be able to tow equipment.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Clean water is essential for life, but more than 2 billion people face water scarcity. Locally, distillery stillage from liquor production is a growing problem. Low-temperature distillation utilizing waste heat from refrigeration and other common sources can offer a solution to both problems, while offering other vital resources for society and a profitable business model.
BENEFITS TO PROJECT CLIENT
PROJECT GOAL
TEAM MEMBERS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will include developing a UV LED sanitization system for the water residual remaining in the dishwasher sump after a drain is completed. The design elements are to be studied, optimized, prototyped, and tested in order to develop an understanding of how to create an effective system.
BENEFITS TO PROJECT CLIENT
The benefits are to develop a better understanding of the key design elements and their optimal set points, to understand how to evaluate performance, and to create a prototype to demonstrate effectiveness.
PROJECT GOAL
To create a thorough understanding of creating a UV LED sanitization system including methods for prototyping and evaluating to verify effectiveness.
TEAM MEMBERS
Dr. Gary Osborne
502-852-6334
gmosbo01@louisville.edu
Mary Andrade
502-852-3196
mary.andrade@louisville.edu