In 2020 and 2021, I led the electrical, mechanical, and systems-level design and implementation of a 100 kW dynamometer (dyno) to enable testing and data collection of electric motors and inverters for the FSAE team.
I designed, assembled, and tested a PCB for low voltage CAN communications as well as a high voltage distribution box containing sensors, interlocks, and bus bars. I developed and followed rigorous test plans and procedures to safely integrate the system and test all required functions. I also managed the software development of a GUI to run automated torque-speed sweeps. This project improved my skills in project management, integration and testing, and high voltage electronics.
Now that I have graduated, I continue to consult regularly with the FSAE team as they further expand on the dyno's capabilities.
My work for the dyno even got featured on the MIT MechE Twitter page!
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