FromDirtToSpace

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Project FromDirtToSpace
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Creating Iron from dirt and get it into space
Status In progress
Contact Gori, Ranzbak, Molenaar
Last Update 2019-03-28

What?

Make our own iron from local materials, and get it into a space project.

Why?

Because we can, of course.

Phase I - coonceptual design

Goals:

  • Have fun !
  • Proof of priciple application
    • Producing functional wraught iron and forging it into a useful, everyday product
    • using COTS non-specialist components and byproducts of industrial society - things that you could find in Fallout
    • nice to have : if possible, as reusable as possible
  • getting the reduction reaction going and under control
    • Nice to have : measurements and "automated" control - airflow, temperature, material composition, pyrometer
  • Experiencing and documenting the process
    • Nice to have : locating and collecting our own local ore -> moerasoer / klappersteen / "knollen" / kwel : locaties
    • telling a story of the hidden aspects of technology and the ease of "living" in 21st century
    • Just how hard it is to make a simple, very crappy object
    • Must have : as complete video/textual record as possible
    • Lessons learned
  • Responsible handling of waste products
    • Is there something we can upcycle and sell to hipsters for lots of money to fund the project?

Preparations

  • Furnace
    • Select and specify design
    • Identify and source charcoal and ore
    • Identify and collect relevant tools
  • People
    • Who is involved, and at which tasks
    • Find someone for documenting / filming
  • SHE
    • Identify any speciffic risks associated
    • Personal protection measures
    • Make a waste management plan

Phase II - Test

Approach

  • KISS, but complete
  • At hack42, a weekend long project

Execution


Phase III - CCCamp 2019 show

  • Process control and yield maximization
  • Show and dramatic infotainment