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The AguaClara Automated Design Tool (ADT) is the key to AguaClara's continuing scalability. The designs generated by the design tool, in conjunction with professional engineering review, enable the construction of new plants with little to no overhead cost from engineering firms. AguaClara's ultimate goal is to provide communities around the world access to free, effective water treatment plant designs. We encourage communities in need, as well as interested readers, to download the AguaClara design tool. Instructions Detailed instructions and download links are available on the Download Design Tool page, or you can download the tool immediately by clicking on the link to the right.
How it works
Using a large set of equations that depend on pipe and tank dimensions (among other parameters), the ADT produces a spreadsheet of all variables relevant to the plant design, and the values assigned to each of them. These include pipe diameters, wall dimensions, and baffle dimensions and placement, to name a few. The ADT also produces text-based code of AutoCAD commands to create a complete, three dimensional design of the entire plant and its components. This code is imported into AutoCAD, which produces a drawing of the plant. See the design tool in action in our YouTube video here. Or, you can skip to the end to see the complete water treatment plant design.
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