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Project Summary | Project Information |
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It was discovered that Haiti experiences massive amounts of spoiled food every year, specifically, tropical fruit. Fruit that is not sold or consumed within a set amount of time end up spoiling, and are no longer safe to sell or eat. In a developing country such as Haiti, this is a huge problem, especially considering the large poverty rates found there. Currently, there are no viable options for preserving this fruit, either for re-sale or direct consumption, in environments with limited resources. The biggest challenge with preserving this fruit appears to be the lack of resources to create the controlled environment needed in order to dry this fruit safely and effectively. Solar crop dryers provide a cost and resource effective means to dry, and therefore preserve, the tropical fruits found in Haiti. By using heat provided by the sun, moisture can be removed from these fruits which normally go to waste, extending its shelf life substantially. See the Project Readiness Package for more information on the project. | Project Title: Reducing Tropical Fruit Waste Project Number: P21483 Start Term: 2201 End Term: 2205 Faculty Guide: Mark Minunni, mxmddm@rit.edu Primary Customer(s): Rob Stevens, rjseme@rit.edu Sponsor (financial support): MSD and/or SIDE funds |
Team Members
| Member | Major | Role | Contact |
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| Alexis Ryan | IE | Project Manager | |
| Bradley Hermann | IE | Facilitator/Purchaser | bsh6268@rit.edu |
| Zach Roberts | MECE | Systems Engineer (Mech.) | zjr1047@g.rit.edu |
| Mitch Allen | MECE | Communications | cma2134@gmail.com |
| Calvin Edick | EE | Solar Power Eng. | cje1852@rit.edu |
| Michael Peters | EE | Systems Engineer (Elec.) |
Work Breakdown: By Phase
MSD I & II | MSD I | MSD II |
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Integrated System Build & Test Customer Handoff & Final Project Documentation (Verification & Validation) |
Work Breakdown: By Topic
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Project Management | Design Tools | Design Documentation | Implementation | Validation | Presentation & Dissemination |
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Acknowledgements
We would like to thank Professor Robert Stevens for his time, guidance, and extensive knowledge in the subject, Sarah Brownell for her aid in communicating with our customer in Haiti, and Jamessy for his open communication and willingness to support the team. Additional thanks to our guide Mark Minunni for supporting and guiding the team throughout this project, as well as Gary Hodenius for helping with fabrication.