College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Date
6-2020
Primary Advisor
Sarah T. Harding, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This document summarizes the research, objectives, project plan, and design for developing an electromagnetic actuator valve for use in a camless internal combustion engine. While electromagnetic valve actuators have not been implemented into a working product to date, there have been many attempts to research and develop working prototypes. Similar products have been developed, but they do not use purely electromagnetic actuation. This research is significant because it shows the challenge that must be overcome and outlines potential design solutions to the problem. The objectives section highlights the problem statement and what is aimed to be achieved in this project. The concept design section outlines the chosen design direction and the methods used to arrive at this design. The final design section describes the finalized design decisions and details the analysis used to justify the design. The manufacturing section details the process for building the finalized design of the actuator and establishes the cost and timeline of development and testing as well as the required equipment and tools. The design verification section explains the testing required to verify if the design meets the intended specifications. The accomplished testing section provides the results of tests that we were able to perform under the circumstances of the COVID-19 crisis. The new project scope section highlights the revised goals of the project while under quarantine restrictions. Finally, the project management section outlines how the goals and project milestones will be achieved.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/540