Course Projects
Course Project #1: Failure Simulation
“Finite Element Analysis of a Turbocharger”
Study utilizing failure simulation studies to show possible failure modes, points of stress concentration, high pressurization areas, and other indicators of failure. Techniques used include vibrational modes of turbine/compressor, rotational stress, flow patterning, thermal studies, as well as pressure loading. Bottom: A) Thermal study at 50 sec after start of flow pattern showing temperature gradient of flow cycle at inlet. B) Thermal study at 90 sec after start of flow pattern showing temperature distribution in Kelvin. C) Flow analysis on the Turbine Housing reversed flow (Pressure) (Behind visible Compressor housing) showing flow trajectories. Discrete color indicators are Mach number. Right: Referenced S-N curve for alloy used in this model turbocharger (Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr). Source: http://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1032&context=grad_rsch
Course Project #2:
Engine Emission Simulation Project
“Simulation of a 6.7L Diesel Engine Horsepower Optimization for Racing Purposes”
Simulation was carried out using AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc proprietary software to increase stock horsepower of a Scorpion model engine for use in racing purposes at the <120s class. Right) Graph including data from initial gauge readings for exhaust, horsepower, crank angles, pressure cycles, temperatures, change in heat, as well as fuel injection timing. Bottom) Race car to be used. Diagonal) Racing prototype engine for the Kruze racing crew.
Course Project #3: Bladesmithing Project
“The Metals, Minerals, and Materials Society Annual Meeting 2016 - Bladesmithing Competition Submission”
Bladesmithing of Bowie knife in Damascus steel with unique application of tempering for extra hardened crystalline structure. Right: A) Collage of W2 1.1% Carbon steel from raw to before grinding in clockwise order. B) Image of tempering in furnace.
Course Project #4:
Machine Theory
Ultraviolet Autonomous Bumper Robot
In machine theory class our group placed as Semi Finalists in a competition with a class of over 300 students. The competition requirements involved the completion of a bumper robot with exact outer dimensions restrictions, weight restrictions, standardized parts limitations, and expense budget limitations. The competition itself was a tournament style with start requiring the placement of 10 robots on a starting line turned on and not allowed to move for 1 minute. During this minute an ultraviolet emitter on a boon would be moved around the play field. After the minute was over, the robot closest to the UV emitter were ranked by radius, this preference speed, strategic path finding, UV detection planning, sensor placement, center of gravity placement, and countermeasures when in contact with other robots. I was team lead and worked on all aspects of this project
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