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Fan-tastic Project: Engineering for Performance, Power, and Peace & Quiet

Company: Walmart Inc.

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: EE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: YES

Intellectual Property: YES

This capstone project focuses on the design and development of consumer fans that achieves optimal performance across three key metrics: maximum airflow, minimal power consumption, and low noise levels. The project will involve evaluating existing fans designs, identifying best-in-class design features, and applying engineering principles to prototype improved fan concepts. Key activities will include: -Benchmarking of current fan designs -Measurement of airflow (CFM), air speed, power draw and noise -Create innovative blade designs or concepts (e.g. biomimetic blade design etc.) that maximize airflow with minimal energy -Use CAD and CFD tools to simulate airflow and acoustic performance of different blade designs and configurations -Apply findings to development and creation of fan prototype(s)