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FSAE GR24 Battery Cooling Cold Plate Leak Test
Jason
Purpose Battery water cooling was chosen instead of air cooling for two main reasons: The risks and cons of water cooling are: Method A basic cold plate was designed and machined to cool the bottom ends of the cells, consisting of a single large channel with no internal fin geometries. The gasket is laser cut…
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Silane Vaporization Chamber
Jason
Introduction The silane vaporization chamber deposits a gas-phase monolayer of the chemical trimethylchlorosilane (silane) to serve as a counter-adhesion agent for glass or silicon substrates. Purpose To redesign the silane chamber and overcome issues of corrosion and usability. Process In Progress
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Solar Powered House Numbers
Jason
Introduction I built a battery powered house number sign that lights up at night and is recharged during the day using a solar panel. Process CAD render The numbers were laser cut from 1/8″ acrylic The number cutouts on the back plate of the sign was scribed and milled from an aluminum bar. This is…