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Factors · COST: A rough estimate of the cost is the price of the filter, metal and measuring device. It will approximately be about 300 dollars for everything but the filter and the computer. · TIME OF PRODUCTION: The time it will take to manufacture one product would be about two days (rough estimate). · COMPLEXITY OF IDEA: The complexity of this idea is on the moderate side due to the fact that there will need to be a computer module calculating the changing force and the difference as the engine changes speeds · MASS PRODUCTION CAPABILITY: The ability to mass produce the filter seems very possible due to the lack of complexity in the mechanism. The only difficult aspect is the computer module, which once the programming if figured out it is only a matter of copying it. · SPECIFIC FACTORS: Overheating of measurement device under harsh exhaust conditions; Filter itself degrading because of heat; Seizing of sliding mechanism due to heat, soot and environmental conditions.
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Sensor that will measure force applied on the filter due to backpressure. |
Concept #1 |
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Idea #1: Exhaust force measurement system |
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Cummins |
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Diesel Particulate Filter |