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Design, Reconstruction And Evaluation Of A Dynamometer For Quarter Scale, Samuel Sanchez
Design, Reconstruction And Evaluation Of A Dynamometer For Quarter Scale, Samuel Sanchez
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
This project discusses the design, reconstruction, and evaluation of a dynamometer. A new test stand for the Quarter Scale team would improve the testing of the engines and the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). All the readings will be done electronically in order to provide the most accurate data collection. The dynamometer will be a closed hydraulic system for ease of use. This system will be able to test all of Quarter Scale engines. The data collected will be used to determine which engines are in the best condition, and which may need to be fixed. With the new design, the …
Design, Construction And Evaluation Of A Fueltank/Tool Box Combination, Michael R. Chase Jr
Design, Construction And Evaluation Of A Fueltank/Tool Box Combination, Michael R. Chase Jr
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
This project is the design and development of a combination tool box and auxiliary fuel tank built as a single unit, specifically built for a 2000 Ford F250 short bed truck; having a fuel capacity exceeding 50 gallons; meeting federal requirements for motor vehicle fuel tanks; performing as an auxiliary tank using the factory fuel gauge and having a tool box that can carry a wide array of tools. This paper will describe the design considerations, the regulation requirements, the material selection, and the construction process of the combination tool box/fuel tank.
Design, Construction And Evaluation Of A Multi Layered Solar Distillation Prototype, Arlen A. Flanagan
Design, Construction And Evaluation Of A Multi Layered Solar Distillation Prototype, Arlen A. Flanagan
BioResource and Agricultural Engineering
Water is arguably the most important resource to any individual; especially in areas of deserts and open oceans where drinkable water suppliers are scarce. The prototype Solar Desalination Unit allows normally undrinkable water to be distilled into a potable source with minimal inputs. The unit’s main power source is focused sunlight to thermally heat water inducing evaporation which is then condensed and collected. While solar desalination has been around for many years, lately more complex designs have been investigated in order to increase yields and efficiency. This paper focuses on the design, construction and testing of a Multi-Plate Solar Desalination …