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CCEFP 2008 REU Program Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students Welcome to the Center For Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program.
Examples of REU Research Projects: Vanderbilt University Title: Design of on-board power system for robot rescue hexapod + + +
+ + + University of Minnesota + + + Title: Noise and vibration cancellation in hydraulic systems Description: Noise and vibrations generated by oscillating components (such as pumps) are carried by fluid and structure to other part of the system. In this project, we will examine the feasibility of smart hose concept that prevents noise from propagating. The smart hose will consist of piezo-actuators and sensors for noise and vibration compensation. + + + Milwaukee School of Engineering Title: Biodegradable Lubricants Description: Biodegradable hydraulic fluids are increasingly used in fluid power applications in order to reduce the environmental impact of an incidental hydraulic fluid leak. The fact that they can be produced using renewable materials such as vegetable oil contributes to their attractiveness. In this hands-on research study we will compare the properties of biodegradable hydraulic fluids to petroleum-based lubricants. Chemical interactions will be modeled using Chem-Draw as a structure viewer. Advisor: Paul Michael, Milwaukee School of Engineering + + + Title: Compact Energy Storage + + + Purdue University Title: Design and Testing of an Intelligent Distributed Valve Control System Description: The project goals for the summer include constructing an intelligent distributed valve control system in the fluid power laboratory, using computers to measure performance and control the system, and developing the control algorithms for several common tasks. The project is a combination of laboratory, design, and programming tasks. Advisor: Prof. John Lumkes, Purdue University + + +
+ + + GeorgiaTech Title: Adaptation of manual leg motion of a rescue crawler. Description: The Compact Rescue Crawler (CRC) has 6 legs, the front two being controlled by a human operator to navigate through rough terrain. The four trailing legs must automatically follow the front two legs and avoid the same obstacles that the operator has manually avoided. Since the operator may create undesired or unintentional movements, the rear leg motions can be improved while still following the same basic paths. The manner of smoothing will be studied to get an optimal (in some sense) motion that can be quickly calculated. The motions will be displayed on a simulation and ultimately be carried out by the actual robot when it is available. Advisor: Prof. Wayne Book assisted by Brian Guerriero, GeorgiaTech + + + Title: Integrated Modeling and Simulation Environment + + + University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Title: Fluid Power Assistive Orthosis Description: Assist with the development of a fluid power assistive orthosis for the lower leg (i.e., actuated ankle brace for patients with neuromuscular weakness). REU student will assist with the design, fabrication and testing of the brace, called an Ankle-Foot-Orthosis (AFO), and an actuated artificial test leg. Ideal student has interest in fluid power systems, biomechanics, and/or controls. Advisor: Prof. Elizabeth Hsiao-Wecksler, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign + + +
North Carolina A&T State University
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