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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEERING PROJECT EXPOSITION

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOCOLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGNITSCHKE HALLFRIDAY, DEC. 9, 2016

Featuring undergraduate research and senior design projects from the departments of:

Chemical Engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Engineering Technology

Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Please contact the individual departments regarding formal presentation times.

Bioengineering projects will be displayed at the Spring 2017 Semester Exposition.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9, 2016NITSCHKE HALLDESIGN EXPO NOON – 3 P.M.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Nagi G. Naganathan, Ph.D., ASME FellowDean and Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

G. Glenn Lipscomb, Ph.D. Professor and Chair

Sridhar Viamajala, Ph.D. Associate Professor & Instructor of Senior Design

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Ashok Kumar, Ph.D., P.E. Professor & Chair

Cyndee Gruden, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor & Instructor of Senior Design

Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Mansoor Alam, Ph.D. Professor & Chair

Weng L. Kang, Ph.D. Associate Professor & Instructor of Senior Design, LCCC

Mohammed Niamat, Ph.D. Professor & Instructor of Senior Design

Department of Engineering Technology

Linda S. Beall Associate Lecturer & Interim Chair

Richard A. Springman, P.E. Assistant Professor & Instructor of Senior Design

Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Abdollah A. Afjeh, Ph.D., P.E. Professor & Chair

Matthew J. Franchetti, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Professor & Instructor of Senior Design

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YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE SENIOR DESIGN

EXPOSITION:

You are cordially invited to attend the Senior Design Exposition on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 from noon to 3 p.m. The event will take place in the College of Engineering’s Nitschke Hall on the Main Campus of The University of Toledo.

The College of Engineering sponsors the exposition to showcase design projects created by graduating seniors from the departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Engineering Technology, and Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering. As part of the required senior design/capstone project, students create business-consulting units to develop a solution for a client’s technical/business challenge. Businesses, industries and federal agencies sponsor these projects.

The exposition is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary. You are welcome to attend all or part of the day’s events. High school and community college teachers are invited to bring their students.

Parking is available at the engineering complex, and parking permits are not required.

For more information regarding the exposition, call 419.530.8014 or email [email protected].

For more information about the college’s academic programs, call 419.530.8045 or email [email protected].

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR: SRIDHAR VIAMAJALA, PH.D.SENIOR DESIGN FACULTY COURSE COORDINATOR

Design and Simulation of a Process to Produce Bio-Based Jet FuelsADVISOR: SRIDHAR VIAMAJALA, PH.D.

Design Team: Mohammed Alabbad, Mohannd Aldurihem, Theb Alkahtani, Pape Ba, Abdullah Baawad, Alexis Baker, Laura Barr, Corey Beddies, Mathew Borton, Jose Calvillo, Robert Campati, Daniel Corey-Goodman, Alexandra DeRose, Jared Enoch, Aaron Gable, Jeremy George, Darin Goodman, Nathan Heffner, Caleb Hiddleson, Quinn Hodkinson, John Hoffman, Ryan Kremer, Brittney Lancia, Caitlyn Landin, Shane Leavens, Eric Matuszewski, Zachary Matzinger, Jacob Murawa, Kayla Nagle, Abdulwahed Otain, Paxton Pickrell, Sean Reck, Max Reimer, Clayton Rice, Ashley Robbins, Cameron Rogers, Oluwaseun Saka, Ryan Schmidt, Derek Shrider, Jacob Siebeneck, LeAnn Slomka, Alexa Spudie, Alexander Taynor, Anthony Tomase, Isaiah Villa-Chandler, Rachel Watson, Corinne Wenzlaff, Patrick Winslow, Yiqu Xiong, Cory Zalesak and Kyle Zamora.

This project focuses on design and simulation of processes for conversion of vegetable oil to jet fuel. There is a growing, worldwide interest in production of renewable and sustainable alternate energy (such as biofuels, solar power and wind energy) due to increasing concerns about global warming. While ground transportation can use solar power, energy-dense, liquid hydrocarbons are the only fuel option for aviation transport. Faculty and students at UT have recently developed a novel, patent-pending reactor design for continuous production of alkanes and aromatics from vegetable oil at high yields. While the method has been tested for feasibility at laboratory scale, the economics and scalability of this process is unknown. In this project, senior CHEE students will develop process designs to assess overall costs and energy use in the production of bio-derived jet fuel.

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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGCYNDEE GRUDEN, PH.D.SENIOR DESIGN FACULTY COURSE COORDINATOR

Private Pond DesignADVISOR: CYNDEE GRUDEN, PH.D.

Client Advisors/Sponsors: The University of Toledo, Shawn Allen

Design Team: Sijie Ben, Stephen Berish, Nathan Decker, Tyrone Heinmiller, Joshua High and Evan Wolfe

A UT alumnus is building a house and needs help with layout and design of a pond and septic system. Due to the poor soil permeability on the property, an engineered septic system is required. Following county and state regulations, the design team will produce engineering drawings for the pond and the mounded leach field.

Luna Pier Venice Canal Restoration ADVISOR: JOHN ZARB – VENICE CANALS RESTORATION PROJECT LEADER

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Venice Canals Restoration Project

Design Team: Nicole DeVille, Liz Florian, Adam Haunhorst, Steven Meyer, Maja Pacaric and Nick Poddam

The Venice Canals of Luna Pier, Mich., are a secluded waterway connected to the western basin of Lake Erie. The condition of these canals has deteriorated over the past several decades due to failing infrastructure, lack of circulation and poor water quality. The goal of this project is to provide alternatives for a complete restoration of the canal system, in an effort to become a greater asset to the community of Luna Pier, and an iconic destination for southeast Michigan. The design will focus on exploring various dredging methods to control sedimentation buildup, improving water movement and quality, updating the floodgate and seawalls, and introducing sustainable energy options.

The University of Toledo Comprehensive Bike Plan ADVISOR: CYNDEE GRUDEN, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: The University of Toledo Department of Facilities

Design Team: Jenny Collier, Zach Edelbrock, Dean Keffer, John Kesling, Brooke Mason and Tom Strasko

To address the existing safety concerns and rising demand for a more “complete streets” network for cycling within and around The University of Toledo, a comprehensive bike plan will be designed. The plan will highlight common problematic areas on The University of Toledo’s Main Campus and Health Science Campus.

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The University of Toledo Parking GarageADVISORS: DOUGLAS NIMS, PH.D., P.E., AND PHIL WHALEY, P.E., POGGEMEYER DESIGN GROUP

Client Advisor/Sponsor: The University of Toledo

Design Team: Joel Breininger, Matthew Feldmann, Matthew Kautz, Connor Russell and Daniel Supron

The University of Toledo is considering the addition of a parking garage where Lot 1N is currently located, due to the impending need to replace the East Ramp Parking Garage and the current high level of pedestrian traffic crossing North Towerview Boulevard. This would improve pedestrian safety and aid traffic congestion on Main Campus.

Vistula Urban GreeningADVISOR: CYNDEE GRUDEN, PH.D.

Client Advisors/Sponsors: The University of Toledo, Vistula Management Company

Design Team: Tanner Calvelage, Cody Gable, Connor Hoffman, Seth Keller and Austin Kuhn

Due to poor stormwater management and subsequent basement flooding in the historic Vistula neighborhood near downtown Toledo, our group is proposing stormwater management best practices at three unique locations. These designs will consider both traditional (gray) and green alternatives, including community gardens, bioretention systems, grass swales and rainwater harvesting.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCEMOHAMMED NIAMAT, PH.D., AND WENG L. KANG, PH.D. SENIOR DESIGN FACULTY COURSE COORDINATORS

Event Schedule and Map Viewing ApplicationADVISOR: LAWRENCE THOMAS, PH.D.

Design Team: Jordan Klamut, Devin Seymour and Kyle Vergottini

This project proposes a solution to the problem of maintaining and organizing information at conventions and similar events. Through the use of the application, the user will be able to search for more knowledge about a specific event. The information for each event is presented in an interactive map, which allows the user to create a personalized schedule based on what they would like to attend.

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Fly AR, Augmented Reality for the SkyADVISOR: BRENT NOWLIN

Design Team: Emilio Borges, Michael Koch and Marcus Schmitz

Currently in the first-person view (FPV) community, any form of racing or group flying the same routine involves setting up a physical track with markers in an open field. This can quickly become tiresome, expensive and restrict creativity. The goal of our project is to enable a user to create a virtual environment that will be overlaid on top of live video from the real world through software, giving the user the illusion of this virtual environment as a part of the real world. Using this technology, pilots of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and other vehicles with FPV system on board will be able to immerse themselves in a rich, mixed-reality experience, allowing them to quickly, easily and cheaply create their own flying environments and experiences.

Self-Driving RC CarADVISOR: AHMAD JAVAID, PH.D.


Design Team: Abdulaziz Alghafli, Michael Baker, Jacob Buchanan and Zhengkun Ye

The project involves modifying a pre-built, remote-controlled car so it will be able to drive autonomously. The car will stay between the lines on a road, as well as recognize obstacles and avoid collisions. This will be achieved through the use of a number of ultrasound and infrared sensors, and a camera. The data received from the sensors will be processed and utilized in real time by an onboard computer.

Smart BlindsADVISOR: RICHARD MOLYET, PH.D.


Design Team: Mengyan Dong, Kyle Gable, Samantha Rellinger and Danni Zhu

This project involves controlling blinds in a home by letting in sunlight (depending on the inside temperature, light and time of day). An Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller will be used to interface with a touchscreen and control the blinds. The touchscreen will be used for manual control inputs. It also will display current limits. The product will help everyday consumers by allowing more climate control in their homes.

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Swift ShopADVISOR: AHMAD JAVAID, PH.D.


Design Team: Dylan Hickman, Nick Hughes, Jason Montey and Dimitriy Neborak

The goal is to design a mobile application that will allow customers to create shopping lists at a store, then act as a GPS to create the most optimal path for shopping. This app will be tailored to each store’s layout and product selection. The item selection and location can be updated as needed.

FPGA Based Smart Meter ADVISOR: MOHAMMED NIAMAT, PH.D.


Design Team: Devon Billiard, Roberto Cordova, Steven Garbe and Brandon Tran

The purpose of this project is to create a smart meter using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). The main focus is on the hardware aspects of the meter. The team will use a normal voltage meter as a tool for voltage measurement and connect it to a FPGA Board for enhanced security.

IOS Food Truck App (GrubTruck)ADVISOR: MOHSIN M. JAMALI, PH.D.


Design Team: Jonathan Forney, Tyler Golias, Jacob Holcomb and Kaitlin Wrasman

This design project involves developing an IOS application for food trucks and customers to interact. The app will include accurate GPS tracking of food trucks in the Toledo area. The user interface will include menus, photos, comments and other food truck information. The app will include a secure login for truck operators and regular customers. These main features, along with other functionality, will become the application called GrubTruck.

Android Food Truck AppADVISOR: KEVIN XU, PH.D.


Design Team: Tyler Dorn, Courtney Greer, Logan Grieser and Dylan McVay

The goal of the project is to develop a food truck tracking application for the Android platform. The application uses GPS data to locate food trucks. The truck operators will be able to post locations, menus, pictures, etc. The users also will be able to rate, review and view social media for the food trucks.

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Characterization Chamber for Electrical Properties of Optically- and Thermally-Sensitive Devices ADVISORS: DANIEL GEORGIEV, PH.D., RONDALL ELLINGSON, PH.D.


Design Team: Michael Bodi, Samuel Hayes, Orville Kidwell and David Raker

The aim of the project is to design a chamber in which the electrical properties of devices can be measured under varying conditions of irradiance and temperature. The chamber will have a light source that is capable of producing light of at least the intensity of solar insolation and may be configured for different spectra. The chamber also will allow cooling and heating of test object over a range of -100 degrees Celsius to 100 degrees Celsius. The purpose of the chamber is to allow measurements of currents and voltages for test subjects over the range of conditions described above to characterize the manner in which the properties of the subject change with changing conditions.

Trailer Hitch RobotADVISORS: RICHARD MOLYET, PH.D., BRIAN TREASE, PH.D.


Design Team: Blen Keneni, Ryan Klavinger, Laura Mobula and Stephanie Parrott

The main objective is to design a manually-controlled robot with a lifting actuator. The robot’s function is to assist in lifting and hitching a trailer up to class 3. The robot will be controlled remotely and include capabilities for expansion to autonomous control.

Waypoint: An Off-Road NavigatorADVISOR: GERALD HEURING, PH.D.


Design Team: Blake Beery, Sawyer Frey, Matthew Gilmore and Xin Lian

Waypoint will be a multi-platform navigation app for phones. The application will be developed for Windows phones and Android operating systems using Microsoft’s Xamarin and Visual Studio. The app’s focus is on providing accurate navigation data to the user for the purpose of orienteering.

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ACCESS – A Complete Car Emission Safety SystemADVISOR: RICHARD MOLYET, PH.D.


Design Team: Jay Inkrott, Brett Pavia, Jacob Schnipke and Jacob VanLoocke

ACCESS will be an emission safety system. It will be designed to turn off a car during a dangerous CO level condition. An Arduino microcontroller and sensors will be used to calculate the power consumption of all the parts. Based on the analysis, the emission system will be turned off.

Motorcycle LightingADVISOR: EZZATOLLAH SALARI, PH.D.


Design Team: Garrett Fetter, Kyle Lammie, Joshua Smith and James Werstein

The goal of the project is to continuously calculate the lean angle of a motorcycle and, at a certain threshold, turn on the additional lighting. This additional lighting is aimed to increase cornering visibility only when needed. An intuitive control panel will allow quick changing of operation modes and configuration.

Automatic Pill DispenserADVISOR: EZZATOLLAH SALARI, PH.D.


Design Team: Anthony Franco, Tyler Mack, Joseph Petti and Jeremy Wentz

The team will design a device that will use a mechanism to dispense medical pills accurately and on time. It will use a suction cup and vacuum combination to dispense pills. The team will utilize user input on an application and store the data in a database for future use.

A Super-Simple Helper of Low EmissionsADVISOR: RICHARD MOLYET, PH.D.


Design Team: Garrett Blaha, Daniel Kunc, Jan Pietrykowski and Stephen Stein

The goal of the project is to create a mobile app that interacts with the car to calculate fuel consumption. This will allow drivers to understand changes they could make to their commutes and driving habits to improve fuel economy and save money.

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Trailer Hitch Robot AutomationADVISORS: RICHARD MOLYET, PH.D., GERALD HEURIN, PH.D.


Design Team: Waleed AbdelSalam, Kun Jiang, Matthew McCormick and Jason Ness

The main goal of this project is to add control logic and sensors to the project “Trailer Hitch Robot.” The team will add a GPS unit, ultrasound sensors and Bluetooth Android phone control to the project. The main aim is to get the robot to hitch the trailer without human intervention.

Smart Car Plug-InADVISORS: HENRY LEDGARD, PH.D., RAGHAV KHANNA, PH.D.


Design Team: Jamel Ahmed, Dylan Benedict, Jace Fugate and Kyle Kissner

This project creates a user-friendly module/device that gives older vehicles newer technology. The smart car plug-in will display data from the car’s onboard computer onto an IOS phone app. The plug-in also will allow more sensors to be added to the vehicle, such as a backup sensor.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYRICHARD A. SPRINGMAN, P.E.SENIOR DESIGN FACULTY COURSE COORDINATOR

SphereBot PrinterADVISOR: NICOLE L. KAMM

Client Advisor/Sponsor: College of Engineering, Department of Engineering Technology

Design Team: Ahmed M. Alfareed (EET), Murtada A. Algam (EET), Yousef A. Alibrahim (EET), Ahmed H. Alsadah (EET) and Hussain A. Alyousif (EET)

The basic use of the SphereBot Printer is to draw on any spherical object. These objects, which were previously thought of as difficult or even impossible to decorate in this manner, demonstrate the ingenuity of this particular machine. Designs are fed to the machine through an illustration program, which in this case is the free and open source, Inkscape. The complexity of the design is up to the user. The time it takes to complete a design will depend on the complexity of the design.

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Improving and Developing the FM12 Centrifugal Compressor Demonstration UnitADVISOR: CARMEN CIOC, PH.D.


Design Team: JaDarian P. Bowers (MET), Vaughn D. Harris (CET), Mohamed A. Hilou (MET), Ji Ma (MET) and Matthew T. Meyer (MET)

The team has undertaken a project to repair and improve the FM12 Centrifugal Compressor unit in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Thermofluids Lab. The goal is to showcase the working capability of this compressor and develop a laboratory manual for a future laboratory experiment.

Modular Student HousingADVISOR: LINDA S. BEALL


Design Team: Ali Albishi (CET), Mesfer M. Alyami (MET), Fahid Awad (CET) and Daniel Clark (CET)

As the student population continues to grow at The University of Toledo, so does the need for more housing accommodations. In recent history, it has become evident that excessive consumption of fossil fuels has had a negative impact on the environment. The goal of this project is to design an attractive, eco-friendly, student housing complex composed of recycled shipping containers that are renovated into studio apartment-sized homes. The complex will be built on a steel frame with the homes held above a communal area where students can socialize, study, dine and shop.

Classroom Attendance ProgramADVISOR: STEVEN E. SHRAKE, AIA


Design Team: Cody M. Duncan (IT), Mario Esho (CSET), Bryan P. Fillion (CSET), Charles F. Miller (CSET), Steven T. Murphy (CSET) and Jeffrey Wang (CSET)

The focus of this project is to eliminate the lengthy process of taking attendance by implementing a new system using existing student ID cards and magnetic card readers. This will be accomplished through the development of a database server, a low-cost, physical desktop unit, and a web-hosted user interface. The project aims to provide a low-cost alternative to current market options that require license fees and proprietary software.

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Three-Phase Induction Motor DemonstrationADVISOR: W. TED EVANS, PH.D., P.E.

Client Advisors/Sponsors: College of Engineering, Department of Engineering Technology, Kahle Technologies Inc., and Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers, Inc.

Design Team: Adam J. Glenn (EET), Nathaniel J. Kahle (EET) and Justin M. Vorst (EET)

The project will provide the EET department with the luxury of having a physical, three-phase motor to use as a demonstration for future students and visitors. This project also will become the first step in the achievement of the long-term goal of having at least eight such units to equip a laboratory for future electrical engineering classes.

Wind Energy ExperimentADVISOR: CARMEN CIOC, PH.D.


Design Team: Eli D. Ring (MET), Garret M. Rose (MET), Matthew W. Schofield (MET) and Matthew B. Wise (MET)

The goal of this project is to redesign and improve a newly-acquired wind energy experiment. A series of wind turbine blades will be created, and a laboratory manual will be developed to provide students a means to explore a growing source of alternative energy, that of wind power. In addition, the experiment and the lab manual will offer freshmen the opportunity to learn how to perform an experiment, collect and analyze data and construct a standard lab report.

Centrifugal Pump – Fluids Lab ExperimentADVISOR: CARMEN CIOC, PH.D.


Design Team: Ali S. Alquraini (MET), Bianca M. Braman (MET), Jay F. Gallaher (MET) and Aaron B. Zimmerman (MET)

In many universities, outdated lab equipment and software have plagued students’ hands-on learning opportunities. The University of Toledo has been working on these issues and has been successful in remedying them by replacing or updating outdated equipment. A centrifugal pump lab set-up with variable speed was salvaged from the Scott Park Campus. The lab’s physical equipment is being improved and upgraded, along with the validity of the current measurement systems, in order to meet the current standards of The University of Toledo.

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Hover RebelADVISOR: NICOLE L. KAMM


Design Team: Nicholas M. Finsel (EET/MET), Corey M. Fuson (EET), Ian P. McCallister (MET) and Jeffrey A. Williams (EET)

The team has undertaken the design of a remote-controlled hovercraft fitted with a metal detector for the use of hobbyists and surveyors.

Venturi Tube Project (VTP)ADVISOR: JAMES L. KAMM, PH.D., P.E.


Design Team: Meshal H. Al-Khalil (MET), Faisal A. Alqutub (MET), Hassan A. Alqutub (MET), Mohammad Manneh (IT) and John R. Shade (IT)

This project will develop a method to observe a venturi tube system via the internet and control its operation as needed. The three MET majors in the group will be in charge of the construction of the venturi and water system, while the IT majors will work on the computer observation and edits. The project will result in a small, desktop version of what could be created in an actual business or system, and may be a good starting point for future businesses to consider.

Rotary Screening MachineADVISOR: CARMEN CIOC, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Carol Wedding, Imaging Systems Technology

Design Team: James D. Butcher (MET), Thomas P. McNichol (MET) and Joseph D. Velker (MET)

Imaging Systems Technology (IST) required a team to design, manufacture and test a rotary screening machine. The purpose of this machine is to sort raw material into specific size ranges for further processing. The goal of this project is to mechanize IST’s current screening methods so its throughput can be substantially increased without being labor intensive. Upon completion, this machine will save IST both time and money, as well as improve the quality of its final product.

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Toilet Paper FolderADVISOR: W. TED EVANS, PH.D., P.E.


Design Team: Ahmed A. Alawwad (MET), Bader N. Aldayel (EET) and Mohammed J. Aljanabi (EET)

The goal of this project is to provide lab material for the PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) course in the Electrical Engineering Technology program. The task is to design and build a machine that is capable of folding toilet paper. The process will be controlled using a Siemens controller that will change the speed of the rolling motors, depending on the tension in the transferring paper so it does not tear or get too loose. This unit will be a prototype for an additional seven units to equip all the stations in the lab.

Alpha Stirling EngineADVISOR: WILLIAM A. MUGGE


Design Team: Belal A. Abdulazez (MET), Turki F. Alhajri (MET), Muhanad A. Almunami (MET), Othman M. Alotain (MET) and Assem A. Shaikh (MET)

An alpha Stirling engine model is one type of renewable energy source whereby heat energy is converted to electrical energy via mechanical motion. While most modern engines rely on internal combustion, the Stirling engine has a closed system that operates with a low temperature difference and external combustion. The alpha Stirling engine model provides a better understanding of the Carnot cycle, as well as a practical application of the theoretical concept. This model may be used for educational purposes.

Riverside Housing and Commercialization ADVISOR: LINDA S. BEALL

Client Advisors/Sponsors: Ahmed Hamid, DGL Consulting Engineers LLC; Brian Perz, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority; Steve Sieracke, Black Swamp Steel, Inc.

Design Team: Nicholas W. Davis (CET), Jason T. Green (CET) and Andrew J. Taylor (CET)

The goal of this project is to provide safe, inexpensive, quality living for The University of Toledo’s students. The housing complex will provide a beautiful view of Ottawa Park for its tenants. There will be bus access to both University transit, as well as TARTA’s 22-F route, a very popular bus route providing access directly downtown. The idea is to provide off-campus living with the same comfort and conveniences found on campus.

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The Exer-Tric BikeADVISOR: ZACHARY D. LINKOUS


Design Team: Logan Roberts (EET), Garrett A. Rowell (CSET/EET) and Andrew Zacharias (EET)

The Exer-tric Bike is an upgrade to an existing demonstration bike, and showcases new features, including a touchscreen interface with multiple user interface screens, voltage and current charting, and a competitive mode. The Exer-tric Bike utilizes modern technology to generate power by pedaling a bike connected to an alternator. The alternator produces DC voltage that is charted in a real-time graph showcased on the new BeagleBone Black LCD screen, and can be used for informative and/or competitive purposes.

Spring Stiffness TestingADVISOR: JAMES L. KAMM, PH.D., P.E.


Design Team: Ali H. Akbar (MET), Sami H. Alanzi (MET), Salman K. Aldhafeeire (EET), Tariq F. Alogifi (MET) and Naif S. Alrasheedy (MET)

The goal of the project is to measure the stiffness of a spring by applying pressure using a manual pump and cylinder. The device consists of a hydraulic pump that forces liquid to the actuator. A pressure gauge is used to regulate the pressure provided to the pneumatic cylinder, which exerts a force on the spring being tested. The design includes a housing that holds the spring in position during the testing process. A steel ruler scale fixed on top and parallel to the spring measures the deflection. The device is economical and can be utilized to test a wide range of springs. It also may be used for undergraduate laboratory use.

Carter Hall RedesignADVISOR: LINDA S. BEALL


Design Team: Zachary P. Klepek (CET), Luan B. Le (CET) and Samuel A. Reihs (CET)

This project is the proposal for a new residence hall on campus where Carter Hall now stands. The facility will consist of three buildings and an access loop that goes around the front of the buildings for drop-off and emergency vehicles. A new road will be designed to correct the shortcomings of the current intersection. The current intersection causes backups and does not provide clear sight of oncoming cars. Across from the buildings will be a new parking lot with more spaces to accommodate a greater number of students. The purpose of this project is to create a new dorm that will not only provide students with a better housing option, but also will enhance the aesthetic appeal for those entering the University from the east or south portals.

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Ready AlertADVISOR: SCOTT G. BRAHANEY


Design Team: Jacob H. Almanza (IT), Jacob Breining (IT), Cal J. Cook (IT) and Rebecca R. Thompson (IT)

The goal of this project is to improve law enforcement response times in the event of a dangerous situation on a school campus. ReadyAlert is a simple, push-button, wall-mounted system installed into an electrical grid to alert law enforcement to the location of an active shooter. By immediately providing location-based information to law enforcement, educated decisions can be made in a timely manner to save lives. This system would be installed in classrooms, and removes the need for a person to call and speak to police while trying to remain quiet and sheltered. This also serves to avoid the potential of a person providing incorrect information while in a panicked state of mind. The device is designed to be at a price point such that multiple devices could be deployed in a room for situations where a single device may not be safely accessible.

SLAKuTrackADVISOR: SCOTT G. BRAHANEY


Design Team: Mohammad N. Aldeghalbi (MET), Matthew C. Fey (IT), DeAiris K. Jefferson (CSET), and Eric Thomas (IT)

The SLAKuTrack project is designed to provide universities and businesses with an automated attendance system. The project incorporates a Raspberry Pi device that will be mounted in a custom housing near an entranceway to read information from RFID cards without the need to swipe cards near the device. SLAKuTrack will also include a database and GUI interface for the purpose of reviewing the tracked information. When finished, this project will increase accountability, remove paper attendance methods and give moderators or professors simplicity, with all records being readily accessible.

Network Intrusion Detection Protocol (NIDP)ADVISOR: JARED O. OLUOCH, PH.D.


Design Team: Mouhamad A. Cheaib (CSET), John H. Gragg (CSET), Charles E. Hempstead (CSET) and Jonathan R. Snyder (CSET)

This project will propose and design a novel tool that allows users of a wireless network to detect unauthorized access to a network and stop attacks from disrupting its operation. The end product will demonstrate the robustness of the approach by simulation on a virtual network.

CalorimeterADVISOR: JAMES L. KAMM, PH.D., P.E.


Design Team: Saeed A. Aldawood (MET), Jaffer A. Alkubaish (MET), Mohammed H. Alamri (MET), Mohammed A. Alnaim (MET), Abdulaziz S. Alqahtani (MET) and Rakan H. Alshammri (MET)

The Calorimeter is an experimental laboratory apparatus that measures the energy of particles and the specific heat of the subject materials to form a comparison to standardized values of specific heats. The purpose is to create a device that can be used in mechanical and chemical laboratories.

Piezoelectric Energy HarvestingADVISOR: WILLIAM A. MUGGE


Design Team: Motaz G. Almaghrabi (EET), Mohammad Almomen (EET), Rajeh M. Alsubaiy (EET), Erin S. English (MET) and Benjamin D. Schnapp (EET)

The team used piezoelectric technology to explore an option in energy harvesting. The technology is based on converting mechanical energy produced by pressure, movement and vibrations into electrical current. The team uses this technology to attempt to harvest unused mechanical energy with a common bicycle and convert that energy into usable electricity. This project also aims to explore piezoelectricity in other applications where vibration occurs and how that energy can be brought back to the consumer in a safe, reliable and useful way.

Video Game DesignADVISOR: JASON M. SLAGLE


Designer: Michael C. Donelon (CSET)

The goal of this project is to create a video game from the ground up using the Unity gaming engine. The coding base being used is C#, and all coding is original and unique to this game. The game will consist of a sphere collecting objects to score points and, once the number of points is met, that particular level of the game will be complete. Due to time constraints, the game will be limited to five levels.

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Off-Road WheelchairADVISOR: MEHDI POURAZADY, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Angie Goodnight, Ability Center of Greater Toledo

Design Team: Patrick Duchnowski, Celia Otero, Chris Sommers, Logan Storm and Zachary Wantz

This project aims to adapt client’s current, powered wheelchair to enable her to travel off-road so she will be able to go hunting. The modified chair is expected to traverse mud, elevation changes and smaller sticks, and be able to pull the weight of a deer.

Docking Assist SystemADVISOR: MEHDI POURAZADY, PH.D.


Design Team: Alex Gunkel, Cody Jennings, Tanner Orban, Kyle Streicher and Scot Tumulty

The goal of this project is to design a system that will aid the client, who is legally blind, and her husband in docking their 34-foot boat. Using her limited sight, the system will enable her to loop a line around a docking post.

Mechanical Arm for a YouthADVISOR: MEHDI POURAZADY, PH.D.


Design Team: Frank Austin, James Dunsmore, Michael Henderson and Matthew Shortridge

The goal of this project is to add a mechanical arm to the client’s existing, powered wheelchair that will enable him to reach, grasp and manipulate small objects ranging from pencils, to glasses of water, to gaming controllers.

NiTi Heat EngineADVISORS: MOHAMMAD ELAHINA, PH.D., AHMADREZA JAHADAKBAR


Design Team: Caleb Henry, Erika Hocevar, Nicholas Petit, Nathaniel Smith and Wenyu Zuo

The goal of this project is to construct an engine from the shape memory alloy Nitinol, and use changes in temperature to drive motion. The finished engine will be outfitted for data collection, and the system’s fatigue limits and internal moments and forces will be studied.

MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MATTHEW J. FRANCHETTI, PH.D., P.E. SENIOR DESIGN FACULTY COURSE COORDINATORADAM SCHROEDER, TEACHING ASSISTANT

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R4360 Aircraft EngineADVISOR: RAY HIXON, PH.D.


Design Team: Alexander Adkins, Nicholas Foti, Joshua Hoffman, Terrance McKenna and Andrew Tracey

Building upon previous work, the goal of this project is to remove the 28 cylinders from a large, rotary aircraft engine. Removing the cylinders should allow the currently-seized crankshaft to be freed, and the engine can eventually be utilized in a student lab.

Aprilia MotorcycleADVISOR: RAY HIXON, PH.D.


Design Team: Stephanie Andrews, Stephen Banachowski, Trevor Heinze, Ryan Sontag and Qifan Yang

The goal of this project is to optimize a 70cc Aprilia motorcycle, whose engine and aerodynamics have already been drastically modified, to have increased range between gas fillups and devise an optimal route to complete the Lake Erie Loop in less than 10 hours.

Process Design for Power Block UnitsADVISOR: SORIN CIOC, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Joseph Gabriel, Marathon Special Products

Design Team: Oluwole Ajiboso, Marwan Fallatah and Richard Nkerbu

A power block is used to quickly make electrical connections for a variety of applications. The goal is to optimize the semi-manual, existing power block assembly process by eliminating the root causes of defects (where possible), and detecting defects that could not be prevented.

Spine Board RedesignADVISOR: MOHAMED SAMIR HEFZY, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Dr. Gregory Neuminaitis, Metrohealth Physical Medicine

Design Team: Chad Burgess, Trevor Kucherak, Danielle Lulfs and Timothy Walker

The goal of this project is to reduce peak pressure between a patient with a potential neck or spinal cord injury and the immobilizing spineboard he/she is strapped to during transport. In reducing this interface pressure, the likelihood of serious and painful pressure ulcers at the heels, sacrum, shoulder blades and head will be reduced.

Multi-Person Human-Powered VehicleADVISORS: BRIAN TREASE, PH.D., ADAM SCHROEDER


Design Team: Isaiah Cremean, Quinn Culbertson, Brandon Lehman, Bruce Tokar and Jason Turnwald

The goal is to build a multi-person, human-powered vehicle that can achieve near-highway speeds. Key components of the project are vehicle aerodynamics and the synthesis of many riders’ lower-power inputs into one smooth, high-power output.

UTMC Energy AnalysisADVISORS: HOSSEIN SOJOUDI, PH.D., ADAM SCHROEDER

Client Advisors/Sponsors: The University of Toledo

Design Team: Emilie Daigle, Austin Maddox, Ryan Oaks, Duncan O’Leary, Jacob Rohr and Nathaniel Rusch

The goal is to gather information on the current energy and utility use at The University of Toledo Medical Center and make recommendations for gains in efficiency, backed by return on investment data. Systems being analyzed include HVAC, water, steam, natural gas, electricity and solar power.

Aquatic Swarm RobotsADVISORS: BRIAN TREASE, PH.D., ADAM SCHROEDER


Design Team: Raffay Jibran, Alexander Keil, Andrew Roll and Ryan Schindler

The goal is to design an aquatic, robotic boat that can be used as a research platform to test swarm control algorithms and also can be used as a platform for a high school robotics competition. Building a sub-$100 platform will allow the scalability needed to be successful in both venues.

Pole-Mounted Origami Solar ArrayADVISOR: BRIAN TREASE, PH.D.

Client Advisors/Sponsors: The University of Toledo

Design Team: Aaron Cramer, Gregory Koenig, Angela Sattler and Marcus Uchaker

The goal is to design a second-generation, origami solar array and a means to actuate the array. The array will be mounted to existing poles on campus and could be used to locally power lights, enable campus-wide wireless coverage, or feed back into the electric grid.

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Novel Hydropower GenerationADVISOR: SORIN CIOC, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Mark Anteau

Design Team: Michael Amos, Zachary Farley, Ryan Garza and Henry Murakami

The goal is to build a scale version of a novel, patented design to generate hydroelectric power that will serve as a proof of concept.

Art Device Tool for CommercializationADVISOR: REZA RIZVI, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Kelly Kovacs

Design Team: Melia Norden, Jeffrey Severt, Ryan Singer and Keith Wasserman

Folded paper can be used to create many types of artwork by hand. This device, designed to be commercially competitive, will streamline the necessary time to create folded-paper bowls, as well as help prevent injury and fatigue.

Fiat/Chrysler Productivity-Enhancing DeviceADVISOR: MATTHEW FRANCHETTI, PH.D.

Client Advisors/Sponsors: Bob Daragon and Jamie Holzhausen, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Design Team: Zachary Cotterman, John Paul Laberdee, Michael Music, Nathan Shivak and Codey Simpson

Concentrating on a bottleneck in the current machining/assembly process at Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s Dundee, Mich., engine plant, this project aims to add a device or suggest a process change that will increase product throughput.

Bio-Inspired Human Spaceflight Exercise InterfaceADVISOR: BRIAN TREASE, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: Gail Perusek, NASA Glenn Research Center

Design Team: Nicholas Fischer, Malachi Neal, Anna Raymond, Shannon Spletter and Kelly Volpenhein

Human’s muscle mass and bone density decrease significantly while in space so astronauts must spend hours exercising every day. The aim of this project is to generate a portfolio of possible designs, perhaps using inspiration from structures found in nature, for a deployable interface between an astronaut’s foot and an existing, rowing machine-style device.

Ability Center of Greater Toledo Sylvania, Ohio Angie Goodnight, Information and Community Outreach Coordinator

Mark Anteau Toledo Alumnus and Local Entrepreneur

Black Swamp Steel, Inc. Holland, Ohio Steven Sieracke, President

Cleveland Metro Health Cleveland, Ohio Dr. Greg Nemunaitis, Director of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Tim Csurgo Monroe County Drain Commissioner Monroe, Mich.

DGL Consulting Engineers, LLC Maumee, Ohio Ahmed Hamid, Principal

Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers, Inc. David Dmytryka, P.E., President Mark Jacobs, P.E., Vice President Mike Beeman, P.E., Principal Toledo, Ohio

Fiat Chrysler Automobile Dundee Engine Plant Dundee, Mich.

Bob Daragon Talent Acquisition Manager Jamie Holzhausen Labor Relations Specialist

Imaging Systems Technology Carol Wedding, President and CEO Toledo, Ohio

Kelly Kovacs Toledo alumna and local entrepreneur

Kahle Technologies, Inc. Ottawa, Ohio

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Affiliated Companies and Sponsors

UT Football Sideline EquipmentADVISOR: MOHAMED SAMIR HEFZY, PH.D.

Client Advisor/Sponsor: John Walters, UT Athletics

Design Team: Donald Davidson, Adam Schmenk and Eric Tanner

When football players are injured mid-game, they are often treated on the sidelines in full view of many fans. To protect the privacy of both players and medical staff, the goal of this project is to design a deployable partition that can be set up as needed on the sidelines.

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The City of Toledo David Dysard, Division of Engineering Services Administrator Toledo, Ohio

Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments Christine Connell, Transportation Public Administrations Specialist Toledo, Ohio

UT Athletics John Walters, Head Football Athletic Trainer Toledo, Ohio

Vistula Management Company John Kiely, President Jim McCuster, Maintenance Toledo, Ohio

Whiteford Township Ottawa Lake, Mich. Walter Ruhl, Whiteford Township Supervisor Don Olszewski, Whiteford Township Plumbing Inspector David Kubiske, Whiteford Township Engineer Shawn Allen, Client Ottawa Lake, Mich.

Kimley-Horn Kevin White, LEED AP Transportation Planner St. Paul, Minn.

City of Luna Pier Crystal Manley, Deputy Clerk/ Executive Assistant Dave Davison, Mayor Luna Pier, Mich.

Luna Pier Harbor Club Mike Briskey, Co-Owner Luna Pier, Mich.

Marathon Special Products Bowling Green, Ohio Joseph Gabriel, Manufacturing Engineer

Marc Mayer Unofficial Technical Advisor Civil & Environmental Engineering, Monroe, Mich.

Meinert Excavating and Son Tim Meinert, Owner Ottawa Lake, Mich.

Monroe County Health Department George Costello, Registered Sanitarian Monroe County Health Department Daniel Hidalgo, Sanitarian Ottawa Lake, Mich.

NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, Ohio Gail Perusek, Project Manager, Human Research Program

Poggemeyer Design Group Phil Whaley, PE, Integrated Facilities Design Division Toledo, Ohio

Richard Martinko Consulting Richard Martinko, P.E., President Maumee, Ohio

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Linda Beall, Lecturer and Interim Chair, Engineering Technology

Alam Bhuyian, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Geography and Planning

Scott Brahaney, Part-time Instructor, Engineering Technology

Carmen Cioc, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Sorin Cioc, Visiting Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Doug Collins, Director of Grounds and Transportation, Facilities Maintenance & Grounds

Brian Combs, Machinist, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Mohammad Elahinia, Ph.D., Professor, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Randall Ellingson, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Physics

W. Ted Evans, Ph.D., P.E., Professor, Engineering Technology

Matthew Franchetti, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Tom Garey, Manager of Facilities Information, Facilities & Construction

Daniel Georgiev, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Tim Grivanos, Instrumentation Specialist, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Cyndee Gruden, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Patrick Harvey, Groundskeeper, Facilities & Construction

Mohamed Samir Hefzy, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies & Research Administration, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Gerald Heuring, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Ray Hixon, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

John Jaegly, Engineering Laboratory Manager, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Mohsin M. Jamali, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Ahmad Javaid, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Affiliated UT Faculty and Staff

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Terry Kahle, Engineering Laboratory Assistant Manager, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Nicole L. Kamm, Lecturer, Engineering Technology

James Kamm, Ph.D., P.E., Professor Emeritus, Engineering Technology

Weng Kang, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Raghav Khanna, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Nicholas Kissoff, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Professor & CET Undergraduate Program Director, Engineering Technology

Daniel Klett, Director of Campus Planning & Design, Facilities & Construction

Henry Ledgard, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Zachary Linkous, Technical Lab Supervisor, Engineering Technology

Glenn Lipscomb, Ph.D., Professor & Chair, Chemical Engineering

Richard Molyet, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus & Director of Undergraduate Programs, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

William Muggee, Part-time Instructor, Engineering Technology

Mohammed Niamat, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Douglas Nims, Ph.D., P.E., Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering

Brentley Nowlin, Adjunct Instructor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Jared Oluoch, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Nehdi Pourazady, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Chanda Raine, Associate Director of Department of Student Services, Chemical Engineering

Brian Randolph, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Reza Rizvi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Kathryn Rose, Secretary, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Myrna Rudder, Associate Director of Department of Student Services, Engineering Technology

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Ezzatollah Salari, Ph.D., Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Steven E. Shrake, AIA, Visiting Professor, Engineering Technology

Jason Slagle, Part-time Instructor, Engineering Technology

Hossein Sojoudi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Richard Springman, P.E., Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology

Sandra Stewart, Senior Associate Resource Manager

Lawrence Thomas, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Brian Trease, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, and Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Sridhar Viamajala, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Senior Design Instructor, Chemical Engineering

Diana Watts, Transit Program Coordinator, Facilities & Construction

Kevin Xu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Xiaozhong Zhang, GIS Database Information Systems Analyst, Office of Space and Planning

Affiliated UT Faculty and Staff

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PLACEMENT IN UNITED STATES

INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT

UT-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COOPERATIVE CO-OP Student Placement

The College of Engineering is one of eight mandatory, engineering cooperative education programs in the United States. Since 1999, there have been more than 16,700 engineering co-op placements. The college has received national recognition through inclusion in The Best of CO-OP, A Guide to the Best CO-OP Colleges & Employers by the National Commission for Cooperative Education.

For more information about our co-op program, contact Vickie L. Kuntz, Ph.D., at [email protected].

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