Date of Award

5-6-2024

Degree Type

Capstone Project

First Advisor

Bahram Nassersharif

Abstract

The project worked by this team this semester involves automating a pre-existing system to test ATP seals for Eaton Corporation that will be used in a GE T901 engine. There are problems with the pre-existing system including a lack of operator safety, accurate measurements, and high consumption of employee time, that have potential to be solved by automating the system through this project.

The team learned several important and valuable skills necessary to complete this project throughout the semester. The team completed various assignments throughout the first semester to help in design of the project and performed significant design, build, and testing work in the second semester to ensure the project was thoroughly examined and complete. The team had weekly meetings with the sponsor from Eaton to get guidance and discuss technical information. There are several requirements imposed on the system design and given to the team by General Electric and Eaton Corporation. The team developed a list of design specifications based on customer and engineering requirements that the design must meet. The team created and presented two separate proof of concept prototypes mid-year, to prove that the requirements could be met, and the design would be achievable.

The final design is still has been designed, built, and tested since proof-of-concept. The final design addresses some of the most important problems with the pre-existing system such as clamping force, automation, and safety. The team was able to complete the design and build, achieving their goals, of the system prior to the end of the year. There are some adjustments Eaton will need to make from the system as it currently exists to use higher pressures and a larger pipe diameter, but the system is functional and performs the required tasks, indicating a successful project.

Comments

Team Name: Eaton Competition (Team 13H)

Company Sponsor: Eaton Corporation

Sponsor Representative: Peter Tatton and Christopher Rose

Document Reference: URI-MCE-402-13H-2024

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