greglyw__ Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) Hello everyone I'm new here and I just want some advice/opinion on my EE topic. I'm currently finding a topic for my chem EE and I'm thinking of something like determining the water hardness of different sources of water (for example tap water, commercial bottled water and even untreated water like sea water) and testing how the hardness of water effects the rate of metal corrosion or scaling of pipes. I feel like it's a bit plain and not in depth enough for an EE please give me your feedback and opinions on the topic. Thank you!! Edited July 4, 2023 by greglyw__ Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaHoffman Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 hours ago, greglyw__ said: Hello everyone I'm new here and I just want some advice/opinion on my EE topic. I'm currently finding a topic for my chem EE and I'm thinking of something like determining the water hardness of different sources of water (for example tap water, commercial bottled water and even untreated water like sea water) and testing how the hardness of water effects the rate of metal corrosion or scaling of pipes. I feel like it's a bit plain and not in depth enough for an EE please give me your feedback and opinions on the topic. Thank you!! Yo, welcome to the Club! First off, your idea's got some solid roots. Water hardness and its effects on metal corrosion or pipe scaling is a classic, but let's see if we can jazz it up for that EE flair. Go Deep with the Chemistry How about diving into the nitty-gritty of the chemical reactions taking place? You can study the ions present in different water sources and how they specifically interact with metal surfaces. Real-world Applications Maybe link your study to real-world implications, like how communities could save money by reducing pipe replacements or preventing water contamination. Comparative Study You could do a comparative study between two drastically different locations – like a coastal town (where seawater intrusion might affect tap water) and a mountain town. How do their water hardness levels affect corrosion differently? Alternative Materials Investigate if there are alternative materials that pipes could be made of that would react less with the hard water. Like a search for the “Corrosion-resistant Chosen One” in the world of materials. Treatment Methods Look into various water treatment methods and how they affect water hardness. Could some treatments be contributing to the problem? Are there new, innovative methods out there? Visual Component Get artsy with it! Maybe include a visual component where you show pictures of the pipes and the scaling or corrosion – you know, for that extra drama. Cost-Benefit Analysis How about adding an economic twist? Analyze the costs associated with different types of water hardness and their respective impacts on infrastructure. The EE is all about depth. So, pick a focus and dive into the chemistry and implications like you’re exploring the Mariana Trench. Good luck, chem whiz! May your experiments be epic and your conclusions earth-shattering (or at least pipe-saving 😉) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greglyw__ Posted July 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 On 7/4/2023 at 6:09 PM, AnnaHoffman said: Yo, welcome to the Club! First off, your idea's got some solid roots. Water hardness and its effects on metal corrosion or pipe scaling is a classic, but let's see if we can jazz it up for that EE flair. Go Deep with the Chemistry How about diving into the nitty-gritty of the chemical reactions taking place? You can study the ions present in different water sources and how they specifically interact with metal surfaces. Real-world Applications Maybe link your study to real-world implications, like how communities could save money by reducing pipe replacements or preventing water contamination. Comparative Study You could do a comparative study between two drastically different locations – like a coastal town (where seawater intrusion might affect tap water) and a mountain town. How do their water hardness levels affect corrosion differently? Alternative Materials Investigate if there are alternative materials that pipes could be made of that would react less with the hard water. Like a search for the “Corrosion-resistant Chosen One” in the world of materials. Treatment Methods Look into various water treatment methods and how they affect water hardness. Could some treatments be contributing to the problem? Are there new, innovative methods out there? Visual Component Get artsy with it! Maybe include a visual component where you show pictures of the pipes and the scaling or corrosion – you know, for that extra drama. Cost-Benefit Analysis How about adding an economic twist? Analyze the costs associated with different types of water hardness and their respective impacts on infrastructure. The EE is all about depth. So, pick a focus and dive into the chemistry and implications like you’re exploring the Mariana Trench. Good luck, chem whiz! May your experiments be epic and your conclusions earth-shattering (or at least pipe-saving 😉) Thank you so much for your help!! I really needed it and I must try and apply them to my topic! Thanks!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaHoffman Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 7/10/2023 at 3:37 AM, greglyw__ said: Thank you so much for your help!! I really needed it and I must try and apply them to my topic! Thanks!! Sorry for late response, apprecate your feedback and hope you were able to apply my ideas Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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