The main goal concerning the design of the SprAid prototype is in the enactment of treating superficial wounds using a spray system.
- Sub-goals: Understand the background elements concerning the therapeutic solutions and spray system:
- Detailed analysis and literature review will be conducted to understand the foundational elements underlining the current research explored in the area of spray delivery for aid in superficial wounds.
- Review different application models governing cell or solution delivery systems.
- Detailed analysis and written proposal of a problem statement governing the background problem associated with the SprAid device.
- Developing objectives and functions governing the release of a sterile solution through a spray applicator device.
- Construction of a work breakdown structure tree, Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC), Percent Complex Matrix (PCM) and Gantt Chart.
- Develop a Morphological Chart to explore and highlight the different options accompanying each of the ten functions.
- Sketching a basic outline followed by the incorporation into a 3D model program such as Autodesk.
- Preliminary mockup builds using raw materials purchased from the Home Depot to test and highlight certain concepts such as fluid dynamics.
- Analysis and collaboration with co-advisor Dr. Reagle in the final installment of the second prototype, to be constructed in Autodesk.
- Purchasing and printing of the prototype using working facilities provided by the university.
- Final assembly of the device incorporating both the printed device components and ordered materials.
- Second phase of the project will involve the testing of the prototype using Dr. Wu lab at the Prince William Campus.
- Further installments will be made to the device if necessary, if the device becomes unsuited for a particular function or fails to provide sufficient results in the testing phase.
- Weekly meetings and updated emails will be provided every week in order to establish a working relationship with both student and professor.
- Updated research governing the design of the prototype will be uploaded to the website to provide a detailed progress update.
- Final phase of the project will be reviewed by the Bioengineering Department at the end of the semester year in the Spring of 2015.