Highly mobile apparatus to find the sound power value of the Danfoss TT series compressors
Danfoss Turbocor seeks an efficient and consistent way to record sound for their “TT” series compressors while reducing surrounding noise. Customers of Danfoss have requested testing the sound power as a specification for their compressors. A mobile anechoic chamber was requested as an idea from the initial problem statement, but we are also able to come up with various options to perform this task. The chosen mechanism would provide a more efficient way of gathering consistent of sound data. The mobility of the apparatus allows for testing to be easily transferable between testing stations. The compressors are tested for 40 minutes and each test consists of ramping the power to the compressor, holding speed, then powering down. The design will need to be easily and quickly disassembled, as well as easy to store.
Perform background research on project to formulate and finalize a plan for the spring semester. A semi-final design is created and a working bill of materials is created as well. In this stage the groundwork and preparation is laid to assemble and test the design in the Spring of 2019.
Resume work on the project and update project plan and goals if necessary. Final details on the nature of the design, such as specific part selection are finalized.
Microphones, DAQ and other essential parts are ordered from distributors. During the shipping lead times, assembly and testing plans are formulated for the final design as well as some design reviews to update stakeholders.
Microphones and DAQ delivery delayed. This time was used for formulating testing strategies and protocol for when the parts were finally delivered. Code was written based on sample data recorded on a different microphone by Danfoss-Turbocor prior to he beginning of the project.
Aditionally during this time, the arc which the microphones are placed on is fabricated.
Design is fully tested and assembled and ready to be showcased at Engineering Design Day at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. All values fall within the accepted parameters set up prior to testing.
Spring 2019 Graduation Ceremony for FSU Mechanical Engineering students
Marissa JacksonProject ManagerMarissa is a senior mechanical engineering student graduating in Spring of 2019. Her focus is on aeronautics and thermal fluids. She plans on working in the aerospace field. |
Bryce LankfordMechanical EngineerBryce is a senior mechanical engineering student graduating in May of 2019. He plans on taking the FE exam upon graduating and is pursuing a position as an aerospace engineer working with propulsion systems. |
Nicholas AjharMechanical EngineerNick is a senior mechanical engineering student graduating in the Spring of 2019. Nick has a focus in dynamics and particularly enjoys Control Systems and Mechatronics. He plans to obtain a role as a professional engineer following graduation. |
William Bilbow - william.bilbow@danfoss.com
Arnold Shaefer - arnold.schaefer@danfoss.com
Dr. Shayne McConomy - smcconomy@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Dr. Eric Hellstrom - hellstrom@asc.magnet.fsu
Obiechina Abakporo - abakporo@caps.fsu.edu
3-1-19: Project Risk Assessment
12-7-18: Evidence Book 5 - Spring Project Plan
11-2-18: Evidence Book 4 - Concept Selection
10-29-18: Evidence Book 3 - Targets & Concept Generation
9-28-18: Evidence Book 2 - Functional Decomposition
9-24-18: Evidence Book 1 - Project Scope & Customer Needs
2-8-19: Arc Bracket Drawing
2-8-19: Flat Frame Drawing
2-8-19: L Bracket Drawing
2-8-19: Plate Drawing
3-29-19: Operation Manual
10-3-18: Design Review 1
11-13-18: Design Review 2
12-6-18: Fall Poster
1-24-19: Design Review 4
2-19-19: Design Review 5
3-26-19: Design Review 6