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
12-2023
Primary Advisor
Sarah Harding, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum requested an interactive water vortex exhibit to both engage and entertain inquisitive guests, ages two to eight. The goal was to design and manufacture an exhibit that would educate its users on the fluid mechanics behind water vortices. They activate the mechanics by spinning a wheel, which is perceived as the catalyst to manipulate the flow of water to successfully create a whirlpool. Our team has created an interactive display that will enlighten young minds, providing the museum with an educational exhibit which shares a concept not currently taught by any other. Our project takes the manual input, as provided by a child, and translates it to a digital signal that can be read by a motor, to spin a magnet, that creates enough speed to spiral the water. The final prototype was manufactured and tested to allow children to provide minimal input to produce a water vortex.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/744
Project Poster
ME_S2023_W16_SOW.pdf (1226 kB)
Scope of Work
ME_S2023_W16_PDR.pdf (2098 kB)
Preliminary Design Review
ME_S2023_W16_CDR.pdf (2704 kB)
Critical Design Review
ME_S2023_W16_Drawings.pdf (3766 kB)
Drawing Package
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