Week 8

      The building of the solar still was completed this week. We sealed around the top of the box with epoxy, spray foam, caulking and weather stripping. Also, the acrylic was fitted to the top of the box. You can see the epoxy setting in Figure 8.1. 

Figure 8.1: Epoxy Setting with Clamps

       Once the epoxy set, we were able to screw down one of the acrylic sheets and fit the other onto the top frame. We used a band saw to shape each sheet and make a tight fit so that the box would be airtight. Figure 8.2 shows the finished product with both sheets attached.

Figure 8.2: The Completed Solar Still

    After the construction was complete, we decided to spray paint a Drexel dragon on the side of the box. A stencil was made and then taped to the side of our solar still. We are not art majors so it did not turn out too well. Figure 8.3 displays our attempt at school spirit.

Figure 8.3: Attempt at the Drexel Dragon