Martha Watson
Aurora Flight Sciences Interview
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer
at
George Washington University
05.03.2018
Skills
SKILLS
AutoCAD Solidworks
Solid edge Pro/Engineer
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Design
Advanced Mechanical Design
NIST CNST SURF:
New Etching Process for HAR Structures
- Working with other undergraduates
- Working on team at NIST
- Independently running research
https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/nanofabulous-student-research-opportunity
Machine Shop Technician
- Works under two supervisors
- Assist and guide students, graduate students
- Create and carry out manufacturing plans
Thermal Systems Design
THERMAL SYSTEMS DESIGN
Course combining Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Dynamics
Electronics Cooling of i7 ICP
- Given Intel desktop and laptop spec sheet
- Group work
- 3 Solutions for cooling
- Detailed analysis of each solution
Electronics Cooling of i7 ICP
- Ionic Wind Enhanced External Flow using Corona Discharge Effect
- Phase-Change Cooling System
Purcher, Jack. "Apple Reinvents the Ionic Wind Generator Cooling System."Patently Apple. N.p., 6 Jan. 2012. Web.
Electronics Cooling of i7 ICP
- Ionic Wind Enhanced External Flow using Corona Discharge Effect
- Phase-Change Cooling System
Electronics Cooling of i7 ICP
- Ionic Wind Enhanced External Flow using Corona Discharge Effect
- Phase-Change Cooling System
Porter, Warren W. "Patent US5365749 - Computer Component Cooling System with Local Evaporation of Refrigerant." Google Patents. Google, 22 Nov. 1994. Web.
Electronics Cooling of i7 ICP
- Pugh Chart
- Microchannel Heat Sink:
- Most cost effective
- Longest lifetime
- Decrease in noise
- Increase in efficiency
Combined Power Plant
- Analysis and optimization of Brayton Cycle combined with Rankine Cycle
Combined Power Plant
Building Efficiency- LTMS
- Certain COP, temperature range, building parameters
- Better than current HVAC
- Economic and Thermal Analysis
Heating and Cooling Chair Subfloor Heating and Cooling
- Focuses and controlled by person, in conjunction with HVAC
- New system to be implemented
Design Build Fly
Role: Materials and Manufacturing Lead
- Constructed 2 planes
- 6 person team
- 2 advisors: Professor, Industry Professional
- Modular Passenger Plane
DESIGN, BUILD, FLY
Materials and Structure
First Iteration
- EPP Foam
- Reinforced with graphite rods, bamboo, glue, and fibered tape
Materials and Structure
Second Iteration
- Balsa Truss and Sheeting
- Reinforced with carbon fiber rods, heat shrink, silk, glue, and balsa corners
Manufacturing
- First Iteration:
- New Methods: hot wire, softer methods, glues
- Second Iteration
- New Methods: iron's for heat shrink, compatibility to composite materials
- Leading and Organizing Team