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
Brian Self, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This Final Design Review report details the research, analysis, and design conducted by a Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering senior project team working on the propulsion system for a solar powered boat. Working in coordination with another senior project team responsible for making the hull, the two teams comprised the Cal Poly team who entered the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) 2020 California Solar Regatta Competition. The SMUD Solar Regatta is an annual competition for high school and college students to design and build boats powered by solar power. The solar panels are provided by SMUD, and the battery storage is limited by competition regulations. The scope of this project was to design a propulsion system that would efficiently transfer energy, be easily integrated into the hull design and be competitive in the three races: endurance, slalom, and sprint. This document covers research conducted, objectives for the design, design concepts considered, the chosen final design, manufacturing and verification plans, and project management.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/557