MEMS 411: Air Capture Dynamic Seal

Authors

Erik Truitt, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Thomas Rexing, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Cole Kelez, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Hernan Perez, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Fall 2022

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

1-5-2025

Problem Statement

For the DAC (direct air capture) machine, a CO₂ collecting machine, it needs a seal that allows rotation while still being airtight. Currently, a liquid seal is used but is having issues with contamination and evaporation.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

Recommended Citation

Truitt, Erik; Rexing, Thomas; Kelez, Cole; and Perez, Hernan, "MEMS 411: Air Capture Dynamic Seal" (2022). Mechanical Engineering Design Project Class. 204.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems411/204