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Innovative Insulation Design for DC Smith Greenhouse to Combat Heat Loss

The DC Smith Greenhouse is experiencing significant heat loss due to natural convection through gaps between the curtain and walls during nighttime. A new design proposal aims to create an effective barrier that is corrosion-resistant, cost-effective (under $300), and does not interfere with existing systems. After evaluating various options, the Fabric Pocket Design was selected for its good insulation properties, aesthetics, and ease of installation. The project involves a collaborative team responsible for budgeting, materials research, fabrication, and testing of the prototype.

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Innovative Insulation Design for DC Smith Greenhouse to Combat Heat Loss

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  1. DC Smith Greenhouse Heat Shield

  2. Problem Statement • In the DC Smith Greenhouse, heat is being lost due to natural convection through the gaps between the curtain and the wall on the north and south sides of the greenhouse at night.

  3. Product Requirements • Design must resist corrosion • Design must not inhibit existing system/replacement • Design must cost <$300 Client Information • Johanna Oosterwyk • DC Smith Greenhouse at 465 Babcock Drive

  4. Shower Curtain • Pros • Effective design • Stows away • Cons • Complicated design • Costly • Final Verdict • Eliminated via decision matrix

  5. Solid Pocket System • Pros • Solid barrier • Simple design • Durable • Cons • Expensive • Difficult fabrication and installation • Final Verdict • Eliminated via decision matrix

  6. Foam Board Idea • Pros • Cheap • Easy to work with • Simple Design • Good Insulation properties • Cons • Fragile • Not aesthetic • Final Verdict • Outvoted in final decision

  7. Decision Matrix

  8. Fabric Pocket Design 24.6’ 9” ~ 2’ or less

  9. Rationale • Cheap and Efficient Design • Aesthetically pleasing • Good insulating properties • Simple fabrication and installation • Corrosion resistant metal • Does not inhibit function and maintenance of existing system

  10. Spatial Parameters 24.6’ 9” ~ 2’ or less

  11. Materials

  12. Team Responsibilities • Schedule • Organize and schedule project deadlines • Overall group management • Help with Design Review PowerPoint • Poster • Create display for poster presentation • Help with Design Review PowerPoint • Materials • Create and assess a detailed design • Research and determine materials for fabrication • Determine budget distribution

  13. Team Responsibilities • Report • Write final report document • PowerPoint • Create a visual of design process for final presentation • Fabrication • Build a prototype • Test effectiveness of design • Construct and install final product

  14. Semester Schedule

  15. Team Members • Schedule • Steve Bye • Olivia Dunigan • Ben Gibbs • Isaac Cohen • Tiler Hall • Zach York • Poster • Jack Meuwissen • Brad Porter • Ryan Kutzora • Geoff Gilles • Material • Luke Surma • Tommy Gibson • Michelle Chiang • Emily Dinen • Willie Rohrer • Matt Koeppel • Report, PowerPoint & Fabrication • TBD

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