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
6-2023
Primary Advisor
Ramanan Sritharan, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This project, undertaken by the Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, aimed to upgrade the control system, user interface, and control software for Cal Poly's oxidation and diffusion furnaces. The upgrade was designed to enhance the usability of the furnaces for students learning in the microfabrication lab and improve the lab's image for prospective students. The project involved a comprehensive design process, including mechanical design, controls, software, human factors, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, electrical design, integration, and testing. The implementation phase entailed procurement of over 300 distinct components, manufacturing, and assembly.
The project's primary goal was to ensure safety and reliability, considering the operational conditions of the furnace and the associated safety requirements. A structural prototype was developed, which provided insights into the real-world operations of the design. The design verification process was exhaustive and thorough, conforming to the specifications detailed in the Specifications Table. Various tests were conducted to evaluate the functionality and safety of the system, including a dry run test, sensor test, and code testing.
The project matters as it enhances the educational experience for students in the microfabrication lab, providing a user-friendly control over the furnace system. It also improves the lab's image, making it more appealing to prospective students. The project's success demonstrates the effectiveness of a comprehensive design and implementation process in achieving safety and reliability in a complex engineering system.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/726
Project Video
ME_S2023_F94_Poster.pdf (998 kB)
Project Poster
ME_S2023_F94_SOW.pdf (2555 kB)
Scope of Work
ME_S2023_F94_PDR.pdf (2834 kB)
Preliminary Design Review
ME_S2023_F94_CDR.pdf (1445 kB)
Critical Design Review
ME_S2023_F94_Drawings.pdf (120 kB)
Drawing Package