Split Sealing Clamp for

Commercial Water Supply

ISM Spring 2017
 Leon Warnakulasuriya
Split Sealing Clamp for Commercial Water Supply
Kabir Mohammed
Entagral Professional Courses
Mrs. Kristi Click
Some information in this presentation comes from outside sources.
Kabir Mohammed and Leon Warnakulasuriya
Career: Quality Manager / Course Instructor
Mentorship Site: Entagral Professional Courses
Reasoning Behind Project
This project was selected because it is similar to what my
mentor does on a daily basis.
I wanted to go through the same process that he does every
time he receives a job.
This project also allowed me to gain hands on experience in
the STEM field and gain more knowledge about engineering
firms and how they operate.
Design Constraints
Design and develop split sealing clamp for commercial water supply
1. Seal on 2" PVC pipe
2. 2" seal length
3. Rated for 1.25X max city water pressure
4. Test with water
Project Scope
Considering the availability of time and resources, the scope of work
of this project can be set as:
Development of design basis and project proposal
Set design parameters and conduct design calculations
Generate 3D Solid works models of the clamp
Develop shop drawing and bill of material
Project Scope (continued)
Acquire Material required for construction
Build the major parts of the device using 3D printing
Assemble the device and set up the test stand
Conduct the testing and collect and analyze the data
Develop the report and presentation.
Project Schedule
Bill of Materials
BILL OF MATERIAL - SPLIT SEALING CLAMP
ITEM QTY NAME DESCRIPTION MATERIAL ASME/ASTM SPEC. REMARKS COST

1 2 Clamp Half 2" ID x 2.5" OD x 3" Long Clamp Halves Polyamide F3091 Required Quantity $30.00
2 1 Polymer Seal Bead 3/16" OD x 1' Long Sleaing Bead Rope NBR D2000 - $12.00
3 8 Studs 1/4"x1"x20 Studs Carbon Steel A193 Gr. B7 - $4.00
4 8 Nuts 1/4"x1"x20 Nuts Carbon Steel A194 Gr. 2H - $4.00
5 16 Washers 1/4" Flat Washer Carbon Steel A36 - $2.00

BILL OF MATERIAL - TEST SETUP

ITEM QTY NAME DESCRIPTION MATERIAL ASME/ASTM SPEC. REMARKS COST

1 1 Water Hose 1/2" OD x 3' Long w/ Pipe Socket PVC D2287 Cut Piece $5.00
2 1 Hose Clip 1/2" Metal Hose Clip SS 304 S30400 - $1.50
3 1 Connector - Hose to Adaptor 1/2" hose socket to 1" FPT Adaptor BRASS B687-99 - $2.00
4 2 Connector - Adaptor to Pipe 1" MTP Adaptor to 2" Pipe Socket PVC D2287 - $4.00
5 1 Test Pipe 2" PVC Schedule 40 x 8" Long PVC D2287 Cut Piece $3.00
6 1 Connector - FTP to Straight Male 1" FPT to 3/8" Male Straight Thread PVC D2287 - $1.50
7 2 Ferrule - Socket to Cap.Tube 3/8" Ferrule Nut for 1/8" Dia. Tube BRASS B687-99 - $2.00
8 1 Capilary Tube 1/8" OD x 1' Long Copper Tube COPPER B360 - 15 Cut Piece $8.00
9 1 Pressure Gage Scale 0 - 100 PSIG Water Pressure Gage VARIOUS - - $15.00
Diagram
Split Sealing Clamps
Background knowledge on split sealing clamps
Application of split sealing clamps ties into current event
Add research
 Clamp Application
The Yacheng Pipeline located in the South China Sea was
recently damaged by a passing ship. In order to remain the
damaged section of the pipeline, engineers determined the
best course of action was to replace the section altogether.
Isolation tools were utilized by the STATS Group to maintain
pressure in the rest of the pipeline.
The usage of this system allowed the pipeline to be repaired
quickly and without damaging adjacent sections of pipeline.

Haun, Eric. "Subsea Pipeline Repair Restores Hong Kong Gas Link." Marine Technology News. N.p., 28 Sept. 2016. Web. 08 Feb. 2017.
Commercial Water Supply
Research about commercial water supplies
Local information
City water pressure and testing standards
Add research
Conclusion
I liked this study because it allowed me to understand what
engineers do when they receive an assignment.
I was able to follow the same process in creating my design
scope and developing/testing the product itself.
This is valuable to me because it is what I plan to do as a
career.
Project Completion
Fabricate and print clamp
Perform appropriate calculations for clamp
Test clamp behavior under pressure
Complete additional research on principles behind device
Thank You
I would like to thank my mentor, Mr. Kabir Mohammed , for providing me
with this educational opportunity to observe him and for his assistance in
the development of the research project.
I would like to thank Mrs. Kristi Click for her assistance and guidance in the
completion of this project and over the duration of the semester.
I would like to thank my parents, Frank Warnakulasuriya and Harshica
Fernando, for providing me with the opportunity to meet with my mentor
and for the inspiration they have provided me throughout my life.
I would like to thank my evaluators for taking the time to listen to my
presentation and evaluate my project.
Works/Cited
Haun, Eric. "Subsea Pipeline Repair Restores Hong Kong Gas
Link." Marine Technology News. N.p., 28 Sept. 2016. Web. 08 Feb.
2017.