The capstone design experience for students is the two-quarter ME 175 course - the Senior Design Project. This required course allows teams of students to draw upon all of the engineering science and design knowledge they have amassed to address a meaningful design problem. They are expected to define the objectives of the problem, explore the possible options, plan and conduct experiments if needed, formulate preliminary solutions, and evaluate the proposed alternatives with respect to economics, feasibility, societal, health and safety impacts, and sustainability.

This approach may require a number of iterations before a final comparative solution is achieved. Senior design projects are always team projects (usually three students). In addition to engineering and design skills, this course also provides the culmination to their preparation for many real world experiences including effective written and oral communication skills. profitability evaluation and process optimization, risk analysis, occupational health and safety, environmental and ethical issues, professional and personality issues, the ability to work productively in teams, conducting group meetings, and brainstorming.

Scooba Air Exchanger

Air Exchanger Ventilation System

Test Rig For High-Temperature Plug Seals

Test Rig for the Systematic Development of Cryogenic Balance Seals

Stem Seal Testing for Severe Service Valve

Hydrostatic Pressure Test System for LMU Battery

Concorde Battery Test Rig

Device for Creating Functionally Graded Materials I

Making a Device for Functionally Graded Materials II

Silicone Metering and Mixing Device

Cavitation Test Loop

Coating Overflow Removal Tool

Automation of the Application of Mold Release Agent

Flow Nozzle Test Facility

Sprinkler Drive System for Rotary Sprinklers

Circulation Rotor Windmill