LATEST PROJECTS
Project 1 | Single Stage Mixed-Flow Compressor Blade Geometry Design
My Role - Applied turbomachinery knowledge gained from the coursework to generate blade geometry designs and develop a 3D model on Siemens NX software of the Compressor Impeller and Diffuser.
Project 2| Design a fin system around a Stainless Steel tube, in order to assist heat loss from refrigerant R-134a that is flowing through it.
My Role -
1). Utilized existing Heat transfer concepts to investigate the system behavior and develop equations that explained the phenomenon.
2). Ran iterations of the equation to choose the best scenario (minimum length of tube and minimum cost) while maintaining the same heat transfer rate.
Project 3 | Model a 4 cylinder 2.0L GM Ecotec gasoline engine on GT-Power Suite and analyze the impacts of varying the injector configuration on Fuel Consumption and NOx formation
My Role -
1). Designed the engine to meet real life specifications of a 2.0L Ecotec gasoline engine used in 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line.
2). Ran the simulation in GT-Power to compare the Base Specific fuel consumption and ppm. of NOx for a direct injection versus a port fuel injection method.
3). Presented a SAE style research paper.
Project 4 | Design, manufacture, and assemble a small scaled deployable bridge.
Design Constraints:
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The bridge system before the deployment must fit inside a box (10”x10”x15”(width)), which will be mounted onto the table with only four bolts
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The bridge will be deployed to reach the extended length of 25” (maximum) while minimizing the deflection at the end of the bridge, the total system mass and cost.
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When deployed, the bridge cannot be above the horizontal line from the table
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The width of the deployed bridge at any point along the bridge cannot be less than 10”.
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To test the stiffness, the end of the bridge will be loaded with 50 lbs and measure the vertical deflection.
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Motion of the system is smooth and properly controlled with the motor provided.
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The estimated weight that the designed system can be loaded statistically must be determined in the final report.
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The deployment and use of the system is safe for all intended purposes.
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The system is easily mentioned, including cleaning and general maintenance.
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The system is easily installed and removed from the table and assembled without displacing the motor.
My Role -
1). Worked in a team of 4 students to brainstorm conceptual ideas to meet the goals.
2). Modeled various parts of the assembly in Siemens NX software and generated prints for manufacturing.
3).Employed the Mill and Drill press to machine numerous parts of the device.
5). Performed stress analysis to predict failure modes and maximum theoretical loadable weight.
4). Successfully tested the final model in front a live audience.
Project 5 | Designed, manufactured and marketed an interactive mechanical device comprising of a cam-follower, belt-sprocket and slider-crank linkage.
My Role -
1) Developed the idea of combining a musical keyboard and a modifiable cam-follower system to entice the operator to customize the orientation of cams and create their own music.
2). Assisted my team in manufacturing the necessary parts in the machine shop.
3). Used the model as an educational tool to generate interest in engineering in high school students.
