Engine dynamometers are test systems used to evaluate internal combustion engine performance and conduct research. Currently, a new engine dynamometer system is under construction in the Energy Systems Laboratory at EMU, located at the GameAbove College of Technology – which will be operating using a modified production 3-cylinder 1.0L Ford engine. My role in this project was to assist in the design, construction, and validation of various customized components in the engine dynamometer system – including exhaust ventilation, air intake, fueling, and electrical components. These components were constructed with the tools found in the laboratory, and using several manufacturing and Engineering principles along with it. These components needed to be installed before any tests could be run with the Engine dynamometer. Next phases of the project will include (1) determining baseline engine performance both when motoring and firing, (2) determining engine performance and system operating limits for various operating parameters including power, torque, and coolant and oil temperatures. Keywords: Dynamometer, LabView, Engine, Components, Torque, Power

In recent years, robots for pipe inspection have become more prevalent and are of much interest. The purpose of this research is to develop a new pipe robot architecture that is capable of accommodating different pipe diameters while being able to maneuver through complex pipe networks. There are millions of miles of pipelines in the United States alone, and these require frequent inspections and maintenance. It is difficult for humans to keep up with pipe maintenance because they are difficult to access, hence the importance of a pipe robot. The design of the robot puts emphasis on a novel wheel-leg design with the availability to connect in a multi-link form. This robot will incorporate a “scissor-lift” like design for the leg architecture allowing for it to stretch and compress. Alongside, the robot will have a modular multi-link design in order for it to navigate through sharp turns. CAD modeling is being used in order to design the robot which is then going to be 3D printed and assembled. Once assembled, a motor will be attached to one of the legs allowing for the robot to move. When completed, the robot will be tested in a tunnel environment with different inclines to ensure the robot will not slip while moving. We conclude that the leg design will be successful and allow for the robot to accommodate different diameters while making sharp turns. The results of this research will be useful in many industries and will allow for easier upkeep of pipelines.

CubeSats, or nanosatellites, have revolutionized space exploration and research by offering a low-cost, versatile, and easily deployable option for various applications. These standardized satellites, typically sized in increments of 10x10x10 centimeters (1U) and up to 1.33 kilograms, are utilized in Earth observation, scientific research, technology demonstration, and education. The International Space Station (ISS) serves as a research laboratory in Low Earth Orbit (LEO); however, the ISS faces numerous hazards in space, including micrometeoroid impacts, space debris and radiation exposure. Ensuring the station's maintenance and the safety of astronauts necessitates robust inspection capabilities. Under Professor Stephen K. Robinson’s Human, Robotics, Vehicle Integration and Performance Laboratory (HRVIP) involves CubeSat research for the external inspection of the ISS to meet the maintenance and safety concerns of astronauts onboard: computer hard disk drives (HDD) as reaction wheels as a cost effective option for attitude determination and control (ADCS), computer vision for remote inspection, thermal cooling via sublimation and two-fault tolerant cold gas propulsion system. The requirements for a 3U inspection CubeSat are derived from a Design Reference Mission (DRM) outlined in the thesis by Josh Day from HRVIP who proposed the design of a cold gas propulsion system to demonstrate the feasibility of a two-fault tolerant system architecture for an inspection cubesat. This research aims to integrate the CubeSat research at HRVIP into the preliminary design and integration of a 3U inspection CubeSat for the ISS based on the DRM.