Alexander Olson, “3D Printing and Recycling of Smart Composites” Mentors: Chiu Law & Rani Elhajjar, Mechanical Engineering Terfenol-D, like other magnetostrictive materials, will strain when a magnetic field is applied to it; however, Terfenol-D has an advantage over other magnetostrictive…… Read More
Michael Coey, “Analysis and Design of Plate Fin Heat Exchangers for Use in Natural Gas Liquefaction” Mentors: John Reisel & Oluwatosin Aworanti, Mechanical Engineering Plate fin heat exchangers are commonly used in industry for applications in cryogenic and natural gas…… Read More
Dante Brown, “Mechanics of Pedaling a Bicycle While Standing” Mentor: Andrew Dressel, Mechanical Engineering The purpose of this analysis is to use a simple mathematical model to rationalize why cyclist rock the bicycle when pedaling while standing. To begin the…… Read More
Liam Brodie, “Synthesis of Polyeurothane Foam with Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Arsenic Filtration” Mentor: Krishna Pillai, Mechanical Engineering Groundwater arsenic contamination is a global issue that affects developing countries significantly. 50 parts per billion (ppb) or greater in concentration of…… Read More