Project Category
Current builds, experiments, and engineering ideas that are actively being developed.
In Progress
A yearlong capstone project completed by a team of four students alongside a corporate sponsor. We are designing, testing, and validating a patent-pending geothermal screw heat exchanger that replaces the condenser in a traditional HVAC system by exchanging heat with the ground. If successful, the system could offer homeowners a less expensive and more accessible alternative to conventional geothermal ground loops.
In Progress
A special projects class in collaboration with HDR that tasks us to evaluate the siting and feasibility of a 50 MW energy installation. We are analyzing potential sites and technologies before developing three microgrid configurations with distinct strengths and tradeoffs. The project considers not only engineering feasibility, but also the social, political, and economic needs of a fictional Burning Man community. Working in pairs, our RFP will be presented at the end of the semester to upper management from HDR.
In Progress
A garden-hose-powered Pelton wheel turbine to be designed, manufactured, and tested for power output and efficiency. The image shown is the micro-grid system at a friend's cabin, and serves as the insipration for the whole project.
In Progress
An ongoing collection of metal parts that I plan to produce using my recently completed casting furnace. These experiments will allow me to explore new patterns, mold geometries, and casting techniques while continuing to improve the furnace and my overall casting process.