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Adaptive Robotic Chassis (Arc), Darran Casey, Ryan Ku, Noah Kane Manuel, Isabella Morales, James Reimer, Lavelle Simmons
Adaptive Robotic Chassis (Arc), Darran Casey, Ryan Ku, Noah Kane Manuel, Isabella Morales, James Reimer, Lavelle Simmons
Interdisciplinary Design Senior Theses
The ARC is a width adjusting agricultural robot and accommodates auxiliary functions for supporting crop production and maintenance. Easily interchangeable payloads and components provide a modular solution to perform focused crop surveying functions with the potential for herbicide distribution, weeding, and harvesting while driving through varying crop rows. The potential auxiliary functions will be implemented by future teams with this year's effort being put toward finishing the physical chassis. The final product was successfully designed to weigh approximately 600 pounds targeting rolling speeds of0.90 fps to 2.30 fps with proof of concept shown in testing consisting of chain drive attached …
Student Engagement In Aviation Moocs: Identifying Subgroups And Their Differences, Jennifer Maddin Edwards
Student Engagement In Aviation Moocs: Identifying Subgroups And Their Differences, Jennifer Maddin Edwards
Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to expand the current understanding of learner engagement in aviation-related Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) through cluster analysis. MOOCs, regarded for their low- or no-cost educational content, often attract thousands of students who are free to engage with the provided content to the extent of their choosing. As online training for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, and small unmanned aerial system operators continues to expand, understanding how learners engage in optional aviation-focused, online course material may help inform course design and instruction in the aviation industry. In this study, Moore’s theory of transactional distance, which …
Multi-Rate Simulation Based On Explicit-Implicit Hybrid Integration, Bingda Zhang, Chen Ming, Wang Xiao, Lanyu Wang
Multi-Rate Simulation Based On Explicit-Implicit Hybrid Integration, Bingda Zhang, Chen Ming, Wang Xiao, Lanyu Wang
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: A multi-rate simulation method based on explicit-implicit hybrid integration algorithm for the grid-connected photovoltaic system which included power electronic devices with a variety of switching frequency was put forward. Inductances and capacitances were used to divide the grid-connected photovoltaic system into subsystems. A multi-rate interface was put forward to satisfy the request of real time. The stability criterion of the multi-rate simulation algorithm was put forward. FPGA was used as a platform to build the digital grid-connected photovoltaic system. The hardware in loop test for DC/DC and DC/AC converter controllers was conducted on this platform to verify the accuracy …
Reachable Set Modeling Approach For Autonomous Vehicle's Dynamic Conflict Control, Cao Kai, Xiufang Liu, Yang Xu, Shen Peng
Reachable Set Modeling Approach For Autonomous Vehicle's Dynamic Conflict Control, Cao Kai, Xiufang Liu, Yang Xu, Shen Peng
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Aiming at the problem of active safety control modeling for autonomous vehicles, a combined method using the formal modeling and the dynamic non-cooperative game theory was proposed for discussing a control strategy of trajectory tracking and collision avoidance under dynamic conflict condition between autonomous vehicles. And it was proposed to divide the system control into three modes: trajectory tracking, collision avoidance and switching between trajectory tracking and collision avoidance. Taking into account the complexity as a hybrid systems and the existence of the trajectory tracking error for autonomous vehicle, a modeling approach based on reachable set was proposed for …
Weighted Online Estimation Of Soc Based On Adaptive Battery Model, Haohao Sun, Tinglong Pan, Dinghui Wu
Weighted Online Estimation Of Soc Based On Adaptive Battery Model, Haohao Sun, Tinglong Pan, Dinghui Wu
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Aiming at the problem that the traditional lithium battery model has poor adaptive ability in SOC estimation and the local estimation accuracy of the single SOC estimation algorithm is low, online identification of model parameters with Multi-Innovation Stochastic Gradient algorithm and method of weighted online estimation of SOC was proposed. The results of lithium-ion battery model parameters online identification updated in real time, realizing lithium-ion battery model adaptive. Aiming at the estimation of SOC, a method of weighted online estimation method based on the PI (proportion and integral) regulator's OCV combined with Ah (an integral method) was proposed. Weights …
Multi-Variable Modeling Research For Main-Steam Temperature Of Power Station Boiler Based On Improved Differential Evolution Algorithm, Li Qin, Zhang Hao, Daogang Peng, Yibo Guo, Nianlong Wang, Yuzhen Sun
Multi-Variable Modeling Research For Main-Steam Temperature Of Power Station Boiler Based On Improved Differential Evolution Algorithm, Li Qin, Zhang Hao, Daogang Peng, Yibo Guo, Nianlong Wang, Yuzhen Sun
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: By analyzing the factors which affected the main-steam temperature, a multi-variable model was introduced to overcome the bad result of single variable cascade control. An improved differential evolution algorithm was proposed including mutation strategies random selection, crossover ratio and mutation ratio adaptive adjustment, which was used for closed-loop identification of main-steam multi-variable transfer function model. The principle and method how to obtain valid identification data from power plant distributed control system history database was introduced, and the data from some 1 000 MW coal-fired power plant was used to identify and verify the main-steam temperature multi-variable model, …
Study On Visual Function Of Human Computer Interaction In Parachuting Simulator, Han Liang, Gong Xuan, Jiangyun Wang, Yanghua Du
Study On Visual Function Of Human Computer Interaction In Parachuting Simulator, Han Liang, Gong Xuan, Jiangyun Wang, Yanghua Du
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: The parachuting training system consists of software and hardware, to simulate the parachute training through head mounted display and operating equipment, combined with system modeling, kinematic computation, visual display and expert evaluation. Principle methods of head mounted display with human-computer interactive function and exploitation of Vega Prime inventive exploration on the information collection of viewpoint are conducted. It provides a real time training environment through the configuration of environmental effects, scene control, collision detection and driving information.
Stability Of Electrically Conducting Fluid Flow In Channel Under Magnetic Field, Dong Shuai, Lishuai Liu, Xuemin Ye
Stability Of Electrically Conducting Fluid Flow In Channel Under Magnetic Field, Dong Shuai, Lishuai Liu, Xuemin Ye
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: The stability of conducting fluid flow in a channel under a vertical magnetic field was simulated by non-normal modal stability analysis. The perfect conductivity assumption of the channel wall was employed in the model, and its effect on the stability problem was considered. The results show that when the Hartmann number Ha is larger than 9, the two opposite Hartmann boundary layers are essentially independent of each other; however, when the Hartmann number Ha is smaller than 9, there are still residual interactions between the two opposite Hartmann boundary layers, which has influences on the stability of the flow. …
Research On Wavelength Routing Algorithm Based On Multi-Service In Satellite Optical Networks, Qingli Liu, Junfei Yao, Zhiguo Liu
Research On Wavelength Routing Algorithm Based On Multi-Service In Satellite Optical Networks, Qingli Liu, Junfei Yao, Zhiguo Liu
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: An optical wavelength routing algorithm for satellite networks based on multi-service was proposed, in order to solve the problem of low utilization rate of wavelengths, slow convergence and low efficiency of satellite optical networks. In this algorithm, it divided the area of the satellite network and updated the link in the area to improve the convergence speed of algorithm. Different services were assigned different wavelength sets to satisfy requirement of different service. According to the initial link weight, which included wavelength remain number and transmission delay, it changed link weight dynamically to achieve network load balancing and rational use …
Performance Analysis On Multiuser Untrusted Amplify-And-Forward Relay Networks, Deng Dan, Zhou Wen
Performance Analysis On Multiuser Untrusted Amplify-And-Forward Relay Networks, Deng Dan, Zhou Wen
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: The effect of the untrusted relaying node was investigated on the secrecy outage probability (SOP) of amplify-and-forward (AF) relay networks in the presence of direct links and multiple users. In the considered system, the best user was selected according a certain criterion. It transmitted signals to the destination node with the aid of the untrusted relaying node. To reduce the useful information leakage, three selection criteria were proposed based on the channel state information of the direct and/or relaying link. The closed-form analytical SOP and the corresponding asymptotic expressions were derived. Computer simulation was conducted to validate the theoretical …
Forecasting Of Short-Term Power Load Of Secrpso-Svm Based On Data-Driven, Hairong Sun, Bixia Xie, Tian Yao, Zhuoqun Li
Forecasting Of Short-Term Power Load Of Secrpso-Svm Based On Data-Driven, Hairong Sun, Bixia Xie, Tian Yao, Zhuoqun Li
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: For the parameter selection of support vector machine in modeling, a particle swarm optimization algorithm based on second-order oscillation and repulsion factor was proposed to optimize the parameter of SVM. The algorithm employed the nonlinear decreasing weight to balance the global and local search ability. Second-order oscillation factor could maintain the population diversity. The repulsion factor was introduced to make the swarm even distribution in search space, which could avoid local optimum. For the complex characteristics of nonlinearity, time-varying and multifactorial of electric power load, a support vector machine forecasting model based on data was proposed, and the influence …
Modeling And Simulation Of Mooring Force Prediction Based On Improved Ga-Bp Network, Shifeng Li, Zhanzhi Qiu
Modeling And Simulation Of Mooring Force Prediction Based On Improved Ga-Bp Network, Shifeng Li, Zhanzhi Qiu
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: According to the mooring security and early warning control requirement of the large open sea terminal, a ship mooring force prediction model based on genetic algorithm and BP network was studied. Environmental dynamic factors were considered and a model structure was determined by a weight statistics method; the learning method was improved by individual parent information and contemporary individual local gradient information; according to the improved model, a ship mooring force prediction method of the open sea terminal was proposed. The simulation results show that the performance of the prediction model has improved in the iteration number, …
Intensity Analysis And Fatigue Life Simulation For Connecting Bolt Of Shearer Machine Body, Zhiyong Hao, Yaolong Lei, Mao Jun, Yuan Zhi
Intensity Analysis And Fatigue Life Simulation For Connecting Bolt Of Shearer Machine Body, Zhiyong Hao, Yaolong Lei, Mao Jun, Yuan Zhi
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: To obtain the cutting load spectrum of themachine body connecting bolt, the method of merging unknown quantities and multi calculation combined with the test experiments of shear mechanical properties was used to solve the overdetermined equations of shearer left haulage unit spatial mechanical model The cutting load spectrum of the machine body connecting bolt was taken to run PSD analysis, and the rainflow counting method was used to script the load spectrum. The frequency domain characteristics and time domain continuation characteristics were therefore obtained. The static analysis and fatigue life simulation analysis combined with the bolt load …
Application Of Weighted Dynamic Svdd In Nonlinear Process Monitoring, Yanhong Xie, Chengao Sun, Li Yuan
Application Of Weighted Dynamic Svdd In Nonlinear Process Monitoring, Yanhong Xie, Chengao Sun, Li Yuan
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: Due to the complexity of the chemical process, the data are often characterized by dynamics and correlation between sequences. Traditional support vector data description (SVDD) methods are difficult to guarantee real-time monitoring online. A Weighted-Dynamic-SVDD (WDSVDD) method was proposed to monitor fault in real time online. The dynamic method was introduced, and the correlation between the data was considered. The weighted information was used to highlight the useful information. The model was established by using SVDD method, and the online real-time fault monitoring was realized. The method not only overcomes the adverse effect of non-Gaussian and nonlinearity, but …
Research On One-Cycle Controlled Bi-Directional Dc-Dc Converter Based On Switch Capacitor Network, Chen Lei, Tinglong Pan, Yanxia Shen, Dinghui Wu, Zhicheng Ji
Research On One-Cycle Controlled Bi-Directional Dc-Dc Converter Based On Switch Capacitor Network, Chen Lei, Tinglong Pan, Yanxia Shen, Dinghui Wu, Zhicheng Ji
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: According to the switch capacitor network working characteristics of discharging in series, charging in parallel, a high ratio bidirectional DC-DC converter based on switch capacitor network was proposed. In order to improve the converter's ability of resist input voltage disturbance and dynamic response speed, an improved method was focused on which combined the advantage of one-cycle control and the output voltage feedback compensation control, which could realize inhibition the input voltage perturbation in one cycle and improve the converter's resistance ability of load disturbance. The operating principle and control characteristics of the new converter were analyzed. The improved one-cycle …
Simulation On Waste Heat And Water Recovery System Of Flue Gas In Plant Boiler, Jinping Wang, Deng Yu, Bin Li, Zhu Rui
Simulation On Waste Heat And Water Recovery System Of Flue Gas In Plant Boiler, Jinping Wang, Deng Yu, Bin Li, Zhu Rui
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: To further improve economy of power plant, the waste heat and water recovery system was put forward. The mathematical model of the gas cooler was established, and the simulation model of this system was built. This simulation model was integrated into the simulation system of a 350mw heating unit, and the simulation experiment was carried out. The influences caused by the introduction of the flue gas waste heat and water recovery system to thermal power unit were analyzed. The dynamic characteristics of the flue gas waste heat and water recovery system based on the valve perturbation experiments were …
Modeling And Simulation For Inter-Harmonics Of Double Pwm Ac Speed Control System For Port Bridge Crane, Wenhuan Yang, Dirui Yang, Ronggao Li
Modeling And Simulation For Inter-Harmonics Of Double Pwm Ac Speed Control System For Port Bridge Crane, Wenhuan Yang, Dirui Yang, Ronggao Li
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: When the total capacity of double PWM reversible speed control system in distribution network accounts for a larger proportion of power grid capacity, the power quality pollution, or even voltage flicker is generated by interharmonics of double PWM system. Therefore the stable operation of the power grid is affected. Based on the studies on bridge crane system in Shanghai Deep water Port area, a mathematical model of multi-quadrant double PWM reversible speed control system was established. In accordance with the operating characteristics of motor, the inter-harmonic currents, injected into grid were simulated at different speeds respectively in the power …
Modeling And Simulation Of Power Communication Networking Based On Quality Of Service, Xueyi Zhang, Juhui Gu, Meiqin Zhou
Modeling And Simulation Of Power Communication Networking Based On Quality Of Service, Xueyi Zhang, Juhui Gu, Meiqin Zhou
Journal of System Simulation
Abstract: For the complex network topology and channel time-varying characteristics of power line carrier communication in low voltage distribution grid, there is a phenomenon of slow convergence and stagnation when solving the routing problem with traditional ant colony algorithm. The algorithm used is easy to fall into premature and local optimization. An automatic networking algorithm based on transmission delay and the load factor of the evaluation factors was proposed and a genetic algorithm was joined at a later stage. The optimal solution was obtained by using the improved crossover operators, and the convergence of optimal algorithm solution was accelerated by …
Design Of An Ultrasonic Ribbon Bonder, Miguel Asturias, Tioga Benner, Brandon Van Gogh
Design Of An Ultrasonic Ribbon Bonder, Miguel Asturias, Tioga Benner, Brandon Van Gogh
Mechanical Engineering Senior Theses
Ultrasonic Bonding is a solid-state bonding mechanism that can join two dissimilar materials. This report details work done to design, build, and analyze an ultrasonic ribbon bonder for research use at Santa Clara University. The bonder would allow researchers to view the bond site as the bond is being formed, which would be accomplished by bonding an aluminum ribbon to a silica substrate. Unfortunately, issues corresponding to COVID-19 led to difficulty in building the bonder during the final stages of construction. This led the team to focus on analysis rather than construction of the bonder. Specifically focusing on creating a …
Composite Liftwalker For Shurouq, Daniel Martinez, Robert Boyd, Vikram Thridandam, Madeline Faase
Composite Liftwalker For Shurouq, Daniel Martinez, Robert Boyd, Vikram Thridandam, Madeline Faase
Mechanical Engineering
The following document describes the scope of our project and the methods we have deployed in designing and manufacturing a personalized composite LiftWalker for a young woman in Egypt named Shurouq. Our objective is to design a lightweight and durable LiftWalker to improve upon the current product of our project sponsor, Charlie Gutierrez. To accommodate Shurouq’s physical disabilities as well as the limits of transporting the device to her by plane, our team will need to alter the current product’s dimensions, materials, and structure. Through researching similar products and interviewing potential customers, we have compiled engineering specifications to guide the …
Non-Invasive Peripheral Venous And Arterial Line Air Detector For Embolization Prevention, Alexandria Kwong, Kevin Shu, Dylan Meinster
Non-Invasive Peripheral Venous And Arterial Line Air Detector For Embolization Prevention, Alexandria Kwong, Kevin Shu, Dylan Meinster
Biomedical Engineering
The scope of this project includes designing a non-invasive bubble detector for peripheral venous and arterial lines. For minimally invasive cardiac procedures, arterial and venous access is necessary for these procedures as is constant flow through the tubing to prevent clotting and to administer drugs. Air bubbles are common in these lines and can be consequential if enough air is introduced into the human system. Air embolisms are the most common and relevant issues during these procedures. The goal of this device is to create an attachable detector for air bubbles in saline that can also terminate flow and alert …
Surf Sled, Marius Jatulis, Arthur Zaayer, Griffin O'Malley, Jose Covarrubias
Surf Sled, Marius Jatulis, Arthur Zaayer, Griffin O'Malley, Jose Covarrubias
Mechanical Engineering
This Final Design Review document outlines the process by which we designed and built a surfboard sled, nicknamed the “Beachin’ Buggy”, for the AmpSurf program. The document describes the goals and services that AmpSurf provides for those living with disabilities, and the current methods that volunteers use to transport people from to beach to the water and onto a surfboard. It then identifies the need for a new system for beach-to-water transportation, along with all specifications, constraints, and goals for the system. Background research will be introduced to relate similar products to this project, and their relevant features and parameters …
Spring Loaded Camming Device, Jared S. Christner, Kaitlin O. Deherrera, Ryan W. Edwards, John S. Hickey
Spring Loaded Camming Device, Jared S. Christner, Kaitlin O. Deherrera, Ryan W. Edwards, John S. Hickey
Mechanical Engineering
Spring loaded camming devices or “cams” are used in traditional rock climbing as a means of active fall protection. Climbers place cams in cracks and fissures in the rock wall. The cam’s lobes press against the walls, locking it in place, anchoring the climber in case of a fall. Currently, there is a lack of large cams on the market. Only two small companies produce cams that are usable in cracks 6.5 inches wide and larger, however their designs are either too heavy and/or lack features to be comfortable. We are a group of mechanical engineering students at Cal Poly …
Portable Fluorescence Illuminator, Katherine Hui, Emran Baryal, Emmett Lambert
Portable Fluorescence Illuminator, Katherine Hui, Emran Baryal, Emmett Lambert
Mechanical Engineering
This Final Design Review (FDR) document outlines the senior design project implemented by a team of three mechanical engineering students at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo for a professor in the biochemistry and chemistry department, Dr. Javin Oza. The project involved designing and manufacturing a portable ultraviolet fluorescence illuminator that will indicate the fluorescent glow of biomaterials for viewing purposes. The goal was to create a portable product out of recyclable material that can be used in field applications and increase accessibility to affordable science equipment. The initial sponsor and user interviews, technical background research, product research, and …
Rsvp Spaceship!, Taylor Chavez, Deven Frauenhofer, Andrew Nott, Zoe Riesen
Rsvp Spaceship!, Taylor Chavez, Deven Frauenhofer, Andrew Nott, Zoe Riesen
Mechanical Engineering
This document outlines the Final Design Review of a mechanical engineering senior design project at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. The project was to design and build a spaceship prop that will deploy during the performance put on by the Sound Design program within the Music Department. This performance, RSVP, is in its 25th year. Dr. Antonio G. Barata, the artistic director and producer of RSVP, is sponsoring the project. The key constraints include keeping the prop hidden in a confined space (under a stage that is comprised of multiple 4 ft. by 8 ft. by 3 ft. …
Inverted Fluorescence Microscope, Makenzie Lyn Kamei, Enoch Wright Nicholson, Eduardo Reyna Miranda Jr., Trevor John Brown
Inverted Fluorescence Microscope, Makenzie Lyn Kamei, Enoch Wright Nicholson, Eduardo Reyna Miranda Jr., Trevor John Brown
Mechanical Engineering
The Inverted Fluorescence Microscope senior project team at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo designed, assembled, and tested a proof-of-concept inverted fluorescence microscope for the university’s Microfabrication Laboratory. Administrators of the laboratory wished to use fluorescence for research and experiments involving cell growth and flow visualization on the micro-scale, and did not have the budget to purchase one of the costly commercially available options. The scope of this design challenge was to produce a low-cost inverted fluorescence microscope employing available optical components and additional readily sourced parts to expand the use of fluorescence microscopy accessible to undergraduate students in the Microfabrication …
Sharpening Images Using Guidestars At The Hale Telescope, Jordan Alura Rupp, Jonah Kai Silva, Samantha Ahn Tran, Josh David Robinson
Sharpening Images Using Guidestars At The Hale Telescope, Jordan Alura Rupp, Jonah Kai Silva, Samantha Ahn Tran, Josh David Robinson
Mechanical Engineering
The SIGHT Senior Project team at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo designed and prototyped the Science Cryostat subsystem of the Sharpening Images using Guidestars for the Hale Telescope (SIGHT) Adaptive Optics system. SIGHT will improve the capabilities of astronomical observations and measurements at the Hale Telescopes using adaptive optics. SIGHT will consist of a Laser Guidestar (LGS) subsystem which focuses a UV laser into Earth’s high atmosphere, adjacent to a science target the Hale Telescope is observing. The LGS subsystem calculates how the laser light has been distorted by temperature and pressure differences as the light travels through the atmosphere. …
Thermal Energy Storage For Load Shifting, Jordan Benton Lopez Corley, Weston Cruz Montgomery, Taylor Glenn Harms
Thermal Energy Storage For Load Shifting, Jordan Benton Lopez Corley, Weston Cruz Montgomery, Taylor Glenn Harms
Mechanical Engineering
The following document accounts for the progress made in the prototype development of our design solution since the Critical Design Review, and our group’s response to recent world events which greatly impacted planned activities. Our design challenge is to develop a thermal energy storage system which will sequester the energy from a photovoltaic (PV) array during the day and allow for its dispersal at night in the form of near boiling water. Looking at our user’s needs, we broke our design solution into four components: water heating, storage, distribution, and controls. Research of all components was conducted to ascertain which …
Modular Cable Buoy, James J. Marinas, Gabriela Vargas, Anthony Catello, Joseph Heald
Modular Cable Buoy, James J. Marinas, Gabriela Vargas, Anthony Catello, Joseph Heald
Mechanical Engineering
Cable terminations are often the least reliable and most expensive components of a maritime system. These cables are suspended in water by a buoy to reduce wear at the terminations. The Naval Information Warfare Center requires a modular auxiliary float with tunable buoyancy that can be placed along such cable. Our system must be able to be deployed, adjusted, and retrieved quickly and easily during operational use. This report focuses on our team’s final design concept and includes all analysis to justify our design direction along with safety, maintenance, and repair considerations. The report further elaborates on cost analysis, manufacture …
Design For Additive Manufacturing, Michael Charonnat, Leonardo Franco-Muñoz, Sam Noble, J.P. Purdom
Design For Additive Manufacturing, Michael Charonnat, Leonardo Franco-Muñoz, Sam Noble, J.P. Purdom
Mechanical Engineering
This document outlines the critical design details and timeline for the Design for Additive Manufacturing Senior Project sponsored by Solar Turbines, Inc. The scope of this project encompasses the redesign of two of Solar Turbine’s cast parts for metal additive manufacturing in order to minimize lead time, cost, and weight. With the overall objective of performing in-depth analysis exploring affordability & feasibility, this redesign process will aid Solar Turbines in expanding their knowledge of Design for Additive Manufacturing principles and enable them to further incorporate the use of additive manufacturing into their production processes. The first part that the team …