The Spider Cage is a cubic shape mechanism made of steel tubing. It use to improve the quality and quantity of therapeutic exercises performed by patients at the Mobility Center in California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). The Mobility Center . . .

Arduino is an open-source preparatory stage taking into account easy to use of equipment and programming. It takes inputs from its sensors and impacts its surroundings by controlling lights, engines and actuators. Here, first we chipped away at fundam . . .

An experimental investigation of a motor driven air compressor with rocking type piston design. Either designed to create suction or vacuum of air from the atmosphere and to compress air into the cylinder tank has led us into converting as a compresse . . .

The application of the Engineering Design Process (EDP) as an undergraduate engineering student provides a systematic approach to solving open-ended problems. In an effort to help streamline the graduate project experience for students who require add . . .

Rotary microspine rough surface climbing extends previous successful linear implementations of bio inspired robots. Arrays of independently compliant rotary microspines are used to build wheels that enable the robots to seamlessly transition from hori . . .

As a result of research in the field of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, bought an advance improvements in the manufacturing sector in terms of growth and development of industry. The main advantage is to increase the productivity and efficiency t . . .

The brushless dc motor has ordered from golden motors which is called as magic pie 3 and this new hub motor utilizes a 1000-watt, 48-volt system but we tested the dc motor by 36 volt batteries which is equipped to the back wheel. The motor runs with a . . .

The turbine-less jet engine, in its fourth iteration at California State University, Los Angeles, looks to improve the efficiency of jet propulsion. This iteration of the turbine-less jet engine focused on adding a combustor to the engine assembly to . . .

A novel design of an arc-discharge chamber for production of single-walled carbon nanotubes is presented. This includes all design parameters, the design process from testing to redesign to implementation. The design parameters include power supply co . . .

Regenerative Braking is an alternative way of applying brakes to a vehicle. In regenerative braking, the electric motor is used for applying braking force to the vehicle instead of mechanical brake pads. Unlike in conventional mechanical braking, wher . . .

A small, turbine-less jet engine with inlet air compression was developed at the Aerodynamics Laboratory at California State University, Los Angeles. This is the fifth iteration of the turbine-less jet engine, incorporating an entirely new design feat . . .

We report first-principles calculations, using the full potential linear augmented plane wave method, on six lead halide semiconductors, namely, CH₃NH₃PbI₃, CH₃NH₃PbBr₃, CsPbX<sub>3</su . . .

A phase field - lattice Boltzmann model (PFLBM) was developed for solidification microstructure evolution. The phase field method was used to model the evolution of the solid/liquid interface while the lattice Boltzmann method was used to model solute . . .

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A novel microfluidic direct methanol fuel cell (&#61549;DMFC) prototype was developed. Current &#61549;DMFCs are potentially "battery-killers" providing clean and sustainable power for portable electronics. However, design challenges must be addressed . . .

The Study presents an experimental investigation of a motor driven air compressor which has a two stage air compression with help of rocking type of piston which is designed for either suction or vacuum of air from the atmosphere into the air tank. Th . . .

The project is concerned with converting the manpower into electrical energy. The aim of this project is to design a prototype of the village that will be completely dependent on the wind, solar and human power. Our main objective included the task of . . .

The purpose of this project report is to measure the efficiency of electric motor by applying a known load and sparking an engineering interest to future and current engineering student. The purpose of this thesis is to measure the efficiency of motor . . .

The mobility center of California State University Los Angeles has given an opportunity to work with clients who are disabled. The instructor of mobility center Ms. Connie Wong has proposed to build an exercising equipment. The main objective of the p . . .

Solar energy plays a very important role in our day to day life. As we get infinite amount of solar power which is non pollutant and produce no harmful components, the thought of using this energy into the transportation has been evolved and also this . . .

The Crawler Cable Camera Box is designed, simulated, manufactured, and tested to enable us to reveal the beauty under water in Cabrillo Marin Aquarium at the same time acquiring the aquarium visitors’ attention towards science and how it enable aquari . . .

The current cost of lifting any payload out of the atmosphere is very great, but it is possible to significantly reduce this through air breathing engines, scramjets. While scramjet (supersonic combustion ramjet) systems are proven as a means to reach . . .

The Crawler Cable Camera Box is designed, manufactured, and tested to enable us to reveal the beauty under water in Cabrillo Marin Aquarium at the same time acquiring the aquarium visitors’ attention towards science and how it enable aquarium visitors . . .

In fall 2013, the student team was introduced to the practice of acupressure. The motivation to help patients and practitioners has led to design requirements and constraints. Designs, analyses and prototypes have been made, followed by trials that ev . . .

The objective of this project was to design a laboratory apparatus that would help students learn the basic relationship between electricity and magnetism. The apparatus consisted of a three-phase induction motor, three transformers, and a variable fr . . .

The mechanical system designed guides an underwater camera with two degrees of freedom. Careful material selection and design analysis was conducted to ensure long service periods in Marine environments. The most critical components of the system was . . .

To redesign the Solar Trike Project and retrofit in key elements that can be used to create laboratories utilizing a custom fitted data logging system while exploring the use of alternative energy systems. The key components of the Solar Trike are the . . .

Energy generated from the fossil fuels is hazardous to the atmospheric conditions. Gases like CO2, SO2 are the main reason for the cause of ozone layer depletion. To avoid all this situation, the best available option is renewable source of energy lik . . .

CSULA graduate students Vicente Munguia, Frank Gonzalez and Vincent Sunio will be collaborating with Matthew Castro and his parents to design a multi-therapy suspension unit that will allow him to perform training on-the-road. Matthew was born with Ce . . .

The purposes of this project is to explore the technological feasibility of such additive manufacturing and subtractive techniques for remanufacturing, and then propose the ways in order to establish a new strategy for giving a new life to eliminated . . .

The California Adaptive Rowing Program is a non-profit organization which operates in Long Beach, CA and provides instruction and training for the sport of rowing to physically or mentally challenged persons. Boats used by the program are modified fro . . .

This study is based on numerical simulations of single-phase and two-phase models of a direct methanol microfluidic fuel cell (ì-DMFC). The focus of this investigation is on the parametric analysis of a single channel of the ì-DMFC, for specific sets . . .

In this project, research, design and analysis was conducted in order to study the performance between five different rotor models for a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, or VAWT. In order to test the models, the rotors were attached on a wooden mounting st . . .

Turbo Wheel Chair is a special type of transportation vehicle designed for the physically handicapped people. It is aimed to create easier access to physically handicapped people to achieve their daily commuting needs without much effort to their hand . . .

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is the process of joining materials layer by layer to create a three dimensional part. Ti-6Al-4V alloy is widely used for aerospace, manufacturing, and biomedical applications due to its high strength to weight ratio, high . . .

This project has been developed to serve as an educational tool. The objective of the project is to help students learn about three phase motors and the relationship between electricity and magnetism. The apparatus consists of a three phase induction . . .

Underwater Tank Camera System for Cabrillo Marine Aquarium By Michael Ma Cabrillo Marine Aquarium has given a great opportunity to California State University, Los Angeles, which is the exploration and aid in developing an underwater camera system for . . .

The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Underwater Hydro-Mechanical Camera System is a project consisting of hydraulics and mechanical components such as gears and bearings driven by turn wheels to produce horizontal and vertical displacements of a GoPro camera . . .

This study examined to show in great detail the design, testing and analyses required to create a complete set of cable harnesses that will be used in a real life aerospace application. Our proposed design will be validated through four different test . . .

As a result of research in the field of Mechanical Engineering & Technology bought some advance improvements in the manufacturing sector in terms of growth and development of an industry. The purposes of this project are to explore the technological f . . .

Wind turbines are rapidly catching people’s eyes as they are alternative source of energy to conventional energy sources. Eco-friendly and available in abundant sources, here we are using wind turbine to aware school kids about non-conventional energy . . .

3D printing is an advanced manufacturing process which has been developing its mechanism in different types in order to have good efficiency for the production of 3D solid objects. It is a layer by layer manufacturing technique used to print designed . . .

This paper describes the development of a Body-Weight-Supported Training system (BWST) enhanced with joint angle extraction capabilities. The goal of BWST was to minimize the impediment of the body and to promote a range of motion within a safe enviro . . .

Due to the substantial increase in greenhouse gasses, and the limited availability of fossil fuels, the implantation of bio-fuels is crucial to minimizing the environmental impact of aviation practices. The goal of this study is to research the combus . . .

One of the current major challenges in wind energy is to maximize energy production of wind farms. One approach in this effort is through control of wind turbine wake interactions, since undesirable wake interactions can introduce additional mechanica . . .

As part of a two quarter project, I, Stephaney Waichung Smith, have worked in conjunction with Mr. Richie Phan to design, develop, construct, and test a single bicycle powering three sewing machines. This human powered bicycle is the driver to conduct . . .

Ocean birds such as Albatross and Petrels use Dynamic Soaring to travel extremely long distances using minimal energy. Using vision and the mechanoreceptors within their skin and feathers, they can sense local wind conditions. By sensing these changes . . .

There are different types of refrigeration systems and cooling technologies in the industry. The major aim of this project is to understand and distinguish between various cooling systems. The performance of Peltier technology cooling is determined by . . .

The Structures, Propulsion, and Controls Engineering (SPACE) Lab at the California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA) has been focused on completing a multi-mission, multipurpose air system that is capable of autonomous flight while carrying a NASA . . .

The creation of the dynamometer is built around the components of a five-speed drill press. Two spring scales measure the torque applied to the drill chuck through the attachment of a leather belt. The tension in the two spring scales is adjustable. T . . .