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Visible Particle Inspection Device[edit | edit source]

Problem Statement: To design and build an inspection device that will detect particles present in fluid contained in both 2.25mL and 10mL glass syringes as well cracks in the syringes themselves.


Team Members[edit | edit source]

  • Nick Rodriguez (Electrical Engineering Student)
    • Hails from Pocatello, Idaho.
  • Nate Pueschel (Mechanical Engineering Student)
    • Hails from Boise, Idaho.
  • Justin Herrick (Mechanical Engineering Student)
    • Hails from Eagle River, Alaska.
  • Greg Atkinson (Mechanical Engineering Student)
    • Hails from Gig Harbor, Washington.



Project Description[edit | edit source]

2.5 mL syringe on top, 10 mL syringe on bottom

Outcome

  • The device needs to clearly display a pass/fail indication for each syringe inspected so that the operator can separate the 'good' syringes from the 'bad'.

Passing Requirements

  • No visible cracks on the glass
  • No particles over 40 microns (Human eye smallest viewing)
  • Proper level of head space between the liquid and the stopper

Specifications

  • Under 2' by 3' base dimension
  • Approximately inspects one syringe/second
  • Clear, easy to understand, pass/fail indications
  • Must operate in refrigerated environment (5°C ± 3°C)
  • LED lighting that provides good contrasts


Current Rough Concept[edit | edit source]

First major rough draft of concept

Main Ideas

  • Two stations so that the machine can be running at all times
  • Fully automated so that there is little human factor involved
  • Use a Micro-controller to be the brains of the operation
  • Camera to take pictures of the syringes
  • Those pictures will run through an analysis program to determine if the syringes are clean
  • LED lights will show if the syringes are clean or not
  • Loading station to unload/load the syringes



Technology and Software[edit | edit source]

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