Benchscale
Bench Scale Event Schedule |
| Time/Day | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday
2 – 5 pm |
Bench-scale set-up | The space available to each team will be a 10′ X 10′ area. Electrical outlets (110 will be available and 220 upon request in advance), water, air, vacuum and a 6′ folding table will be available in each booth. Other utilities such as gas must be provided by each participating team. A modest supply of hand tools and construction materials will be provided. Additional material will not be available unless special arrangements are made ahead of time. |
| Monday 8 am | Sample distribution | For each appropriate task, a test sample will be made containing one or all of the contaminants listed in the design statement. Handout of the samples will begin on Monday morning at 8:00 am. Additional specific test sample instructions are included with information on each task. Using appropriate methods, the sample integrity and its homogeneity will be preserved. Prior to running your process a Safety Operating Permit is required. Safety Operating Permit includes: HazCom Registration, MSDSs, Safety Summary, NFPA Placarding (provided by the WERC Safety Team), and team emergency contacts. |
| Monday 10am |
Bench-scale operational | The participating teams will be expected to be operational no later than Monday at 10:00 am. Prior to running your process a Safety Operating Permit is Required. |
| Tuesday | Bench-scale and poster judging | All teams will present their bench-scale and poster several times to teams of judges. Please follow the schedule in the handbook. |
| Wednesday 8am – Noon |
Bench-scale Take down | Bench materials must be packed and shipped or disposed of properly by noon. The bench-scale area will be closed at noon. |
| Monday & Tuesday evening | Sample evaluation | The results of the samples will be evaluated using analytical equipment by the Soil, Water and Air Testing Laboratory located on the NMSU campus. A secondary outside lab may be used to confirm first-place results. |
Judging Criteria
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