Prototype Testing

Procedure for sponge:

1. Assemble prototype (Cotton fiber sponge, PLA rings, nylon rope, attached to
miniature boats)
2. Fill baby pool 1/3 of the way with water; pour 2 cups of dyed vegetable oil into
the water
3. Place prototype in water
4. Pull boats around water for 2 minutes
5. Squeeze oil into measuring cup to measure the amount of oil soaked up by the
sponge
6. Repeat 3 times
Procedure for bacteria:
1. Pour 2 cups of water into disposable aluminum tin
2. Add 4 tbsp of motor oil
3. Add 2 tsp of bacteria clay
4. Measure amount of oil left after 10, 20, and 30 minutes

From these tests, we can determine if our prototype works!

 Prototype Testing Results
Sponge Tests
How much oil was soaked up?

Trial 1: 6 oz of oil (3/4 cup)

Trial 2: 8 oz of oil (1 cup)
Trial 3: 7 oz of oil (7/8 cup)

Bacteria Tests

Just oil Oil with After 10 After 20 After 30

bacteria clay minutes minutes minutes
The bacteria began to break down the oil, and broke it down even more when given a few
hours.