MSOE seniors show their designs for the future
| Published: 05/19/2009 |
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Seniors will be on hand to explain their Senior Design projects, designs and proposals from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22 at the Allen-Bradley Hall of Science, 432 E. Kilbourn Ave.; Walter Schroeder Library, 500 E. Kilbourn Ave.; Werwath Mall, between the Library and Allen-Bradley Hall of Science; and Kern Center, 1245 N. Broadway.
Collaboration and team work are key components to an MSOE education, whether a student is an engineering major or pursuing a degree in the School of Business or School of Nursing.
Throughout the senior year, students work on a Senior Design Project. These projects are an opportunity for students to take everything they've learned in their time at MSOE and put it to use in a real-life application. Often, it's a real-world project for a company or business that's looking to solve a problem, while other projects are driven purely by a student's interests and ideas from the classroom.
It all comes to fruition right before graduation at Senior Design Day -- the culmination of all that they've learned and accomplished in this always interesting, sometimes frustrating and ultimately satisfying experience.
More than 60 senior projects will be on display. Here is a short list of examples:
SAE Formula Hybrid Car: One of the largest team projects this year, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering students worked together to design, build and test an efficient race car that meets the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Formula Hybrid car specifications. The car has two DC motors, an engine generator set and six lead acid batteries in a series setup to improve manufacturability and efficiency. Location: Kern Center
Compressed Air Powered Tricycle (CAPT): Similar in looks to a recumbent bicycle, this tricycle is outfitted with compressed air tanks behind the seat. Human power and compressed air serve as the "fuel" sources for this trike. The CAPT is a zero emission vehicle that employees can use to travel around factories, or for personal recreational use. Location: Kern Center
Hydraulic Test Stand: This automated hydraulic component test stand offers a way to test the performance or endurance of hydraulic components such as pumps and motors. Users can monitor the amount of foreign particles within the hydraulic system. The test stand has an automated fluid conditioning system which can alter the levels of contamination in the fluid according to test specifications. As a result manufacturers will know the amount of contamination their product can withstand before it fails. Location: Kern Center/Allen-Bradley Hall of Science
Solar Powered Golf Cart: Today's golf courses do not offer an environmentally friendly way to supply energy to golf carts. To address this problem, Team S.O.L.A.R.'s golf cart is outfitted with flexible, light-weight solar panels that collect solar energy to charge the cart's battery. An onboard computer not only keeps track of voltage and current levels, but also provides a handy way to keep score during the game. Location: Walter Schroeder Library
The Brew Crew's Automated Brewing System: This automated brewing system allows the brewer to control the brewing process with a touch screen interface. Geared toward microbrewers, brew pubs and larger scale home brewers, the system enables large scale brewing to be done without the need of more than one or two brewers. Location: Walter Schroeder Library
MSOE is an independent university with 2,600 students. MSOE offers 17 bachelor's degrees and nine master's degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, architectural engineering and building construction, computer, business and health-related fields. The university has a national academic reputation; longstanding ties to business and industry; dedicated professors with real-world experience; and extremely high placement rates and starting salaries. MSOE graduates are well-rounded, technologically experienced and highly productive professionals and leaders.