Friday, May 4, 2012

Decision Matrix (Explanation of Variables)



Explanation of Variables 

Estimated Cost - The estimated cost of the filtration system is very important to the village Buan Huay Mii. Ideally the filtration system has to be inexpensive due to the economic troubles that the village faces. 

Maintenance - Water filtration system are in need of constant maintenance in order to be working properly. The difficulty of the maintenance varies in between different types of systems, some require 5 minutes of anyones time, while others require professional engineers to maintain it. 

Implementability- Certain water filtration systems are applicable to specific types of villages depending on their terrain, location, and education of the villagers. The village of Ban Huay Mii needs a water filtration system that is easy to use. 

Filtration Effectiveness - A water filtration system is broken down into two components, the cleanliness of the water and the health of the water.  A system with an effective filtration process will produce water that is free of mud, rocks, etc. 

Purification Effectiveness- The second component of a water purification system takes dirty, unhealthy water and turns it into bacteria-free healthy drinking water. The Village of Ban Huay Mii, is concerned about the quality of the water. 

Pre Requisites - Some water filtration techniques require existing technology. The techniques or systems are only an addition to an existing part of a water filtration system. 

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