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Friday, August 3, 2018

Jonathan Detty
Mechanical Engineer

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 Major Project List
Jonathan Detty

• Longitudinal Acoustic Velocities in Metals: Statistical

Analysis and Possible Space Applications

• Acoustic Resonance: Preventative Measure Against

Zika-Carrier Mosquitos

• Saddle Creek Senior Capstone Project: Improving

Efficiency on CNG vehicles

• Mechatronics Final Project: Semi-Autonomous

Ultrasonic Vehicle

• Inverted Pendulum Design Project

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NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium – INSURE
Internship
Project Title:
Longitudinal Acoustic
Velocities in Metals:
Statistical Analysis and
Possible Space Applications
Approach:
Two microphones and a
signal amplifier were
configured in combination
with an oscilloscope to
record longitudinal acoustic
velocities and sound wave
patterns.
Goal:
Correlate unique material
properties between metals
and non-metals using
longitudinal acoustic
velocities for future
material identification in
space.
Result:
Successful. Testing setup
performed as expected.
Unique waveforms were
recorded for a multitude of
materials. kNN statistical
analysis was performed
and found significant
correlation between
longitudinal acoustic
velocity and modulus of
elasticity. 3
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Skim Shield LLC / Florida Polytechnic University
Internship
Project Title:
Acoustic Resonance:
Preventative Measure Against
Zika-Carrier Mosquitos
Approach:
Develop aedes aegypti
mosquitos from egg to adult.
Design and build hatching,
testing, and anesthetizing
environments. Carry out
acoustic testing while
examining/recording flight
pattern. Safely harvest
specimens and transfer for
antennal analysis.
Goal:
Redesign previous “Zika-
Seeka” experiment.
Implement new design and
carry out testing. Analyze
specimens using DIC
microscope and video
analysis. Stay within budget.
Result:
Successful. Adult aedes
aegypti mosquito’s were
hatched. Hatching, testing,
and anesthetizing chambers
performed flawlessly. Flight
and antennal analysis were
completed. Budget was
maintained. Company was
satisfied with final report.
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Saddle Creek Senior Capstone Project
Project Title:
Improving Efficiency on CNG
vehicles
Approach:
Fuel efficiency improvement
was categorized into driver
simulation, TPMS, and
alignment correction. At
least three ideas were
presented to the company
for each category of
improvement. Once picked,
ROI analysis was performed
on each category’s solution.
Goal:
Analyze Saddle Creek fleet
data for drivers and trucks.
Formulate and present a
solution to improve fuel
efficiency. Validate solution
with ROI analysis.
Result:
Successful. Data was
analyzed and outliers were
eliminated. Three pronged
solution approach exceeded
company’s expectations.
ROI analysis validated
solution reasoning.
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Mechatronics Final Project

Project Title: Goal:

Semi-Autonomous Create a semi-autonomous
Ultrasonic Vehicle vehicle capable of obstacle
avoidance through the use
of an ultrasonic sensor.

Approach: Result:
Online references were used to Successful. Vehicle showed the ability
establish an idea of how the to avoid obstacles, adjusting path
accordingly.
vehicle could be wired and
coded. SolidWorks models of
vehicle components were created
and then imported into Ansys for
FEA analysis. Servo motor was
implemented into the design to
rotate the ultrasonic sensor and
increase FOV. Vehicle was
assembled and coded.

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Design Project
Project Title:
Inverted Pendulum
Approach:
An initial inverted pendulum
design was developed and
used to create a BOM. Lab
manual and procedure were
created for future
experiment. Parts were
assembled and PID controller
was coded while Kp, Ki, and
Kd values were adjusted.
Goal:
Develop a BOM to create an
inverted pendulum. Create a
lab manual for a future
experiment involving the
inverted pendulum. Assemble
and code Inverted pendulum
so that it will balance with
imposed disturbances.
Result:
Successful. Project came in
under budget. Inverted
pendulum balanced
successfully with imposed
disturbances. Lab manual
thoroughly described
experiment procedure and
focused on key PID concepts
in results section.
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 Inverted Pendulum
Student Interaction Overview

PID Response Ideal

Values Graphs Settings
Adjust Record Create

User
D3 User

PID Controller Response Graphs

• Students will adjust Kp, Ki, and Kd values • Students will generate multiple graphs
according to lab procedure. comparing the systems output vs. time.

• Students will ultimately identify ideal gains • Graphs will include system response to
for proportional, integral, and derivative introduced disturbances.
responses.
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Von Mises Stress Table

B1 Value Maximum Stress Mass

55 mm 444.6 MPa 0.36381 kg

60 mm 432.37 MPa 0.3615 kg

65 mm 445.33 MPa 0.35919 kg

70 mm 431.65 MPa 0.35686 kg

75 mm 423.87 MPa 0.35454 kg

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