Plan of Procedures

The lists shown below lay out the different materials, supplies, tools, and parts needed to completely construct the tank design which has been created through the process of this project. Visuals are included to ensure accuracy, and step-by-step instructions lay out the process by which the product should be constructed to ensure the highest quality of the final solution. The procedures laid out below are solely for the construction of the tank, which will eventually be integrated with the water flow system constructed by Mr. Trimble to complete the tank. All parts of the tank are illustrated below and will be detailed in the charts.

Supplies
Number	Supply	Quantity	Amt.	Notes
S1	Marine Grade Sealant	2	10 oz	Joins acrylic to each other

The materials that are purchased for the tank will need alteration to best fit the needs and size of the tank. The following tools will be used to process the materials into the final product. All tools will be supplied by the school and used under the proper conditions to ensure the safety of the user, others in the room, as well as for the best results of the product.

Tools
#	Tool	Use
T1	Power Drill	To cut holes in PVC, to attach pipe holders
T2	Table Saw	To cut materials
T3	Yard Stick	To use for measurements
T4	Drill Bit	To cut holes in PVC
T5	Marker	To use to mark measurements
T6	Pencil	To use to mark measurements
T7	Hole Saw	To cut hole for PVC in acrylic

Everything listed below is needed within some aspect of the tank. The majority of the tank is made of acrylic which is why that is the largest part of the list, everything else is needed in the details of the tank to ensure proper function of the system as a whole.

Materials
#	Supply	Qty	Size	Notes
M1	Acrylic Walls	4	23.75” x 6.75” x .25”	Outer walls of the tank
M2	Acrylic Partitions	4	10.56” x 6.75” x .25”	Inner partitions of tank, cut angle
M3	Acrylic Bottom	1	24” x 24” x .25”	Entire bottom of the tank
M4	2” PVC	1	8”	To be drilled according to drawings

Construction Procedures

PART 1: The Bottom

1.      Take one 24” x 24” x .25” piece of acrylic and lay it flat on a smooth surface.

2.      Using a yard stick (T3) and a marker (T5) mark the exact center of the acrylic.

3.      Use the hole saw (T7) to cut a 2.875” hole out of the center of the acrylic.

PART 2: The Outer Walls

1.      Take one 24” x 24” x .25” piece of acrylic and lay it flat on the table saw (T2).

2.      Using the table saw (T2) cut the piece to fit the 6.75” x 23.75” dimensions.

3.      Two walls should come from one piece of acrylic.

PART 3: The Inner Walls

1.      Take the acrylic remaining from the outer walls and cut out two pieces measuring 10.56” x 6.75”.

2.      Using the yard stick (T3) measure one inch down on one side of the newly cut piece.

3.      Cut from this measure up to the opposite top corner using the table saw (T2). See below picture for reference.

PART 4: The PVC Tube

1.      Take an 8” section of 2” PVC and lay it on a flat surface, securing it to ensure it does not roll.

2.      Using the power drill (T1) and drill bit (T4) drill a .125” hole into the PVC 2” down from the top.

3.      Repeat, making three more holes each spaces .125” apart.

4.      Using the power drill (T1) and drill bit (T4) make a 1” slit 1” down from the top.

5.      Repeat steps 1-4 on each quadrant of the pipe.

 

 Assembly Procedures

1.      Take the tank bottom (M3) and the outer walls (M1) and apply the acrylic solvent solution (S1) around the edges of the bottom.

2.      Set the walls (M1) in place on the bottom (M3) and allow the solvent to set and dry.

3.      Slide the PVC pipe (M4) into place and use the PVC-Acrylic Adhesive (S2) to adhere it into the tank.

4.      Once the pipe is dried and in place, use the acrylic solvent solution (S1) again to place the inner partitions (M2) into place and let them dry.

5.      When all the joints are secure, use the silicone sealant (S3) to make a final seal on all joints.

6.      Integrate with the water flow system.