Projects
High Precision Wood Wool Cutter - ME Capstone
The HPWICT (High Precision Wood Wool Industrial Crafting Table) is a machine designed to shave wood into precisely dimensioned wool shavings for use in sustainable building materials. The project began with wood wool chip dimension predictions based on oblique cutting mechanics. Blade rake angle, inclination angle, and depth of cut were all varying parameters in this prediction. Ideal paramters were then implemented in the manufacturing of three high speed steel blades for cutting experiments. The experiments proved the parameters used in the theory were correct for the final machine. The tabletop cutter was then designed, assembled, and tested until it met all requirements of the project.
Skills: SolidWorks, Wolfram Mathematica, UTM operation, 3D printing, CNC & manual milling, BOM building, experiment design, statistical analysis.
Chip Thickness Prediction Model - Published Mathematica Demonstration
A product of the HPWICT project is a published proof of cutting mechanics that acted as the fundamental theory for the Capstone. It utilizes all input parameters in the project, including rake angle, inclination angle, feed rate, wood material properties, and depth of cut. This was the primary reference for the final blade design.
Skills: Wolfram Mathematica.
Published DemonstrationRotorcraft Service Ceiling Predictor Algorithm
The rotorcraft service ceiling predictor algorithm is a Python program that utilizes a second order ODE to predict time-to-climb and service ceiling. The program receives basic design specifications to make its predictions. The ODE is solved with the Runge-Kutta-Fehldberg (RK45) Numerical Method, and is based on helicopter aerodynamic principles.
Skills: Python, numerical analysis, technical writing.
See on GitHubConceptual Microgrid Site Proposal for Petaluma Municipal Airport
The microgrid site proposal for the Petaluma Municipal Airport that satisfies the goal of providing off-grid emergency power for 48 hours. The system design is based on solar power optimization, energy demand load shapes, equipment analysis and O&M, and energy bill savings.
Skills: Energy analysis, SLD drawing, power grid design.