Designed, analyzed, modeled, and fabricated a tractor mowing attachment to cut difficult-to-reach vegetation on solar fields for Cypress Creek Renewables
Produced and presented a feasibility study review, a preliminary design review, a critical design review, and a detailed design review that addressed design optimization, model and simulation, materials, design for manufacturing, prototype testing, economics, and quality engineering
Incorporated a non-trivial autopilot controller to optimize sailboat speed and heading in Simulink
Considered the block diagram and subcomponent structures to select appropriate controller gains using optimization and controller tuning methods
Generated a report comparing turbine set implementations considering boiler parameters, facility energy production requirements, and heat recovery processes
Calculated electrical energy production and natural gas consumption to analyze various system implementations and provided a recommendation based on an overall cost savings analysis based on Duke Energy rate schedules, installation and maintenance cost considerations, and payback period
Designed a consumer product intended to clean reusable drink containers
Analyzed market competition and used various design principles to assess market value (Kano model, affinity diagram, House of Quality Matrix, Correlation matrix, and comparison of benchmark data)
Conducted a discrete choice study considering system design attributes
Performed a life cycle analysis using Eco-Indicator 99 and considered modifications for improvement
Created a precise launcher for use in a timed competition of precision, accuracy, and ease of use
Adhered to a size constraint of 9 cubic feet, a budget under $25, and a 9V limit for electrical component
Produced a design proposal that included feasible rotational and linear launcher designs and calibration calculations for each
Designed a truss bridge in compliance with building parameters and time and budget constraints
Performed floatation and weight-distribution testing and conducted research to design and construct a boat from one triangular piece of 30×20-in. foam board and 2 ft. of duct tape with the intent of maximizing weight supported
Earned second place in most weight supported (20.9 lbs.) in a competition of 30 design teams
Coded a MATLAB program to generate a numeric sentiment score and net positive or negative movie review rating based on analysis of sample data with an execution time over 100x more efficient than the previous fastest run time for the course
Modeled all components of a skateboard in SolidWorks from measurements taken of existent parts
Conducted research to make informed material decisions
Produced engineering drawings for each component, compliant with ANSI standards
Performed solar array computations and modeled seatbelts, fasteners, and a windshield frame
Prepared design reports, presentations, and weekly updates with a focus on regulatory compliance
Reached out to companies for fundraising purposes, contracting, and advice
Designed and built a competitive precision launcher with a team of engineering students
Created and updated group timeline, delegated tasks, and served as professor/TA contact
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