In numerous energy systems there are discrepancies between the energy supply and demand. One such system is domestic water heater. The hot water heater is Continue reading
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Water Fun at Exploration Station
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report documents the design and fabrication processes involved for the creation of an interactive science exhibit for the Grover Beach Exploration Station. This is a student-led senior project advised by Sarah Harding, professor of Continue reading
Modeling and Simulation of a Sounding Rocket Active Stabilization System
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The Horizon Simulation Framework is a modeling and simulation framework developed to verify system level requirements. In this thesis, the framework is extended to include the Dynamic position type that existed in the early Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Drivetrain Final Design Review
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This document serves to outline the design and development of Sharpell Technologies’ ST5 electric vehicle drivetrain. Background research was conducted on various drivetrain components and testing methods, leading to the Continue reading
Mini High Temperature Test Unit
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has invested considerable effort to develop new standard for nuclear grade HEPA filters that can withstand high temperatures along with methods to optimally test not only the experimental filter Continue reading
Energy Management in Buildings
This report is the result of a minor field study (MFS) performed in the Dominican Republic. The country strongly relies on energy sources from adjacent countries, currently the nation depends on fossil fuel for Continue reading
Implementation of UAV Design Into CAD
This work has been focused on implementing, into CAD (Solid Works), a UAV-design by Enebog. The design has been given to the author on meetings and mail. A “living” document with Continue reading
Self-Aligning Solar Panel: Construction of a Self-Aligning Platform for Solar Panels
The purpose of this project is to create a self-aligning platform for solar panels for better utilization of the renewable solar energy source that is available. The difference between present self-aligning solutions and the proposed one Continue reading
Solar Drying Systems for Farmers in Cameroon
Imagine being a farmer having your livelyhood endangered by heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms due to global warming (Habiba Gitay 2002), when what you really need is sun to dry your maize, coffee or cocoa harvest. Such is the Continue reading
VEVA Multifunctional Spindlering
Our thesis is made in collaboration with Autoliv Sweden and the department Global Development Seatbelt in Continue reading
Wear Testing of High-alloy Carbon Steel Used in Mining Tools
Wear is a commonly occurring degradation mechanism for materials and components in the rock drilling industry. The wear can occur by either Continue reading