STUDENT INITIATED
PROJECTS
Maddie Burke
Andrew Nauss
Sean Harriman
Kevin Ferraro
Marie Rohrbaugh Robert Hughes
Problem Statement: Successfully implement a
turbocharger system on the current WR450
single cylinder engine.
FSAE Turbocharger
Background Information
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Turbocharger system must be light weight, reliable,
serviceable, and efficient
Appropriate size will be determined based on
intake restrictor, spool time, and chassis space
Heat management and cooling aspects are essential
Turbo is favorable over supercharger due to
vibration issues and torque curve
Added weight must be justified through reduced lap
times, power increase, and increased fuel efficiency
http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Catalog%20Images/Turbochargers/GT15-72TRIM-4
Stakeholders
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RIT FSAE Racing
Lead Powertrain Engineer
– Phil Vars
Project Manager – John
Scanlon
Potential hardware
sponsor – (Honeywell,
Garrett, Borg Warner,
etc.)
FSAE Project Mentor –
Alan Nye
Affinity Diagram
Alternative Fuel Vehicle to Compete in the Green
Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Problem Statement: If the Rochester Institute of
Technology is focusing on a more sustainable
and green future and Watkins Glen International
is only an 1.5 hours away
WHY IS RIT NOT COMPETING IN THE GREEN
GRAND PRIX?
Background Information
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Green Grand Prix:
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An educational and competitive event which showcases motoring technology
that aims for a cleaner environment.
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Only Official SCCA road rally that promotes entry of all road- legal vehicle
types and fuels in North America.
Time Speed Distance (TSD) Rally
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Fri:130 mile fuel economy event on WGI 2.45 mile track
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Sat:140 mile fuel economy event on public roads around Seneca Lake
Current Teams
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Cornell 100+ mpg Car Redshift
Alfred State Honda Insight
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Edison2
Roo Pod
Different Vehicles
Background Information Continued
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Relevant RIT Courses
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Intro to Automotive Design
and Manufacture
 Basic overview of vehicle
design
Internal Combustion
Engines
 Learn theory and
faults/inefficiencies of IC
engines
Vehicle Dynamics
Powertrain System and
Design
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Research Activities
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RIT eBike Club
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Center of Sustainable
Mobility
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Human Powered Vehicle
Stakeholders
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Sean Harriman (me)
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Chairman of Green Grand Prix
Dr. Alan Nye
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Assistant Department Head, Head
of SAE
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Knows electric vehicles, TSD races, car
fabrication
Bob Gillespie
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Captain of former WIHS Solar
Car Team, 1st in 2005 Tour De Sol.
WHY:
Unidentified Faculty
Member of Golisano
Institute of Sustainability
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Center of Sustainable Mobility
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Running event past 8 years, offshoot
of Tour De Sol
Knows vehicle design, ME department
faculty and space, former senior
design projects
$4 Million Dollar Grant from U.S.
Department of Transportation to
assess impact of different alternative
fuel and propulsion technologies
Affinity Diagram (Work In Progress)
Water Tunnel at RIT
Problem Statement: Build a water
tunnel for use within the Kate
Gleason College of Engineering
Background Information
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Water tunnels used for
hydrodynamic testing
Water tunnel has
applications in research
and educational use
Many past projects would
have benefitted from
such a testing capability
http://www.rollinghillsresearch.com/Water_Tunnels/Model_0710.html
Background Information
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Applicable courses Thermofluids
Lab I
 Fluid Mechanics
 Transport Phenomena
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Relevant topics
 Incompressible
Inviscid
flow
 Aero/Hydrodynamics
 Dimensional analysis
 Lift/Drag of objects
 Energy harvesting
Benchmarks- ELD Model 503
Benchmarks- MSE FlowLab
http://www.measurementsci.com/products_flowLab.html
Benchmarks- Rolling Hills Research 0710
http://www.rollinghillsresearch.com/Water_Tunnels/Model_0710.html
Stakeholders
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Dr. Ghosh (initial project idea/educational uses)
Mr. Ed Hanzlik (educational uses/testing)
ME Students
Dr. Lamkin-Kennard (education/testing)
ChemE Department (lab use)
Dr. Steven Day (research)
Sarah Brownell (sustainable projects)
Initial Affinity Diagram
Affinity Diagram
Problem Statement: Broaden participation and
collaboration in nanoscale science by creating
remotely accessible instrumentation.
Nanomanipulator Phase Two
What Is a Nanomanipulator?
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Ultra high precision position
instrument
Maneuver objects at micro
and nano scale
Many uses in research
 Inject
into individual cells
Motivation
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Commercially available
manipulators are ~25k
Not controllable over the
internet
Increase access, interest and
participation in nanoscience
 Accessible
Via Internet
 Affordable (Goal 1K)
Phase One
Stakeholders
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Prof Schrlau (RIT Mechanical Engineering)
Prof Stevens (RIT Mechanical Engineering)
Nano-Bio Interface Laboratory Staff
Phase 1 Senior Design Team
End users of product (Students/Scientists)
Affinity Diagram
Summary/Questions?
FSAE Turbo
Green GP
Water Tunnel
Moog External
Leakage
Nanomanipulator
Phase 2
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Successfully implement a turbo on the WR450 engine
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Compile a reliable, light weight, and efficient turbo system
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High Efficiency road registered vehicle
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Funding, Space and University Support
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Useful water tunnel for education, research, and testing
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Control flow and visualization capability
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Minimize leak of test stand
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Well developed utilization plan of improved equipment
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Develop remote control nanomanipulator
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Make nanoscience more accessible