Test 12: Tank Water-Holding Test

Description: The purpose of this test is to determine whether the frame and liner for the tank can hold the water needed for the test stand.

Start Date: 1/11/2010 Finish Date: 2/17/2010

Equipment Needed: 1. Test stand frame 2. Liner for tank 3. Hardware used to attach liner to frame

Resources Needed: 1. Source of water 2. Space to perform test in, preferably outside

Testing Procedure: 1. Set up the test stand and attach liner according to the SOP 2. Visually inspect all liner seals prior to filling tank 3. Start filling the tank with water, starting with 6 inches deep of water 4. Wait 10 minutes and make sure frame and liner are holding up to water 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until tank is completely full of water

Pass/Fail Criteria: Pass: If the frame is able to withstand the force of the water pushing out on it and the liner is able to hold the water without leaking Fail: Water leaks out of liner or the frame bends, buckles or breaks

Engineer Performing Experiment: Greg Wall and Stephanie Malinowski

Are there any visual defects before testing:  Yes  No If yes then Explain:______Results

The water holding test passed.

The tank was filled to ¾ of the way full and was inspected periodically during the fill time. The frame was structurally sound during the entire fill process and the liner did not tear or get any holes due to the weight of the water. More than enough water was put into the tank to run the test, and the tank was able to take the force of the water moving during the test.