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Design & Optimization of a Heat Exchanging System

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Kim Tran

Project Timeline

Jan 2023 - Dec-2023

OVERVIEW

First place for most innovative design and second place for the faculty choice award, my capstone design team created an efficient cooling system for Signify's entertainment division, Vari-Lite.

HighlightS

  • 1st Place for most Innovative Design 🥇
  • 2nd Place for Faculty Choice Award 🥈


  • Team Lead for senior design development of a two-phase cooling system that can handle a multi-directional 300W LED diode
  • Developed models, CFD simulations in SolidWorks & ANSYS, and ran thermocouple tests that verified the system was working properly.
  • Created MATLAB scripts to properly size and position heat pipes for maximum effectiveness
  • DFM/DFA/DFC, BOM, PDS, and Project Management

SKILLS

SolidWorksANSYSCFDFEAWater-jet CuttingCNC MillingThermal SolutionsLED ControlElectrical Wiring

Additional Details

Project Statement

Develop a heat exchanging system that can be placed within a moving head light and handle heat dissipation in all directions. The system must produce virtually zero decibels (dBA) and low in weight.


Heat Pipe Simulation

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SolidWorks CFD analysis conducted on one of the heat pipes of the system to simulate the two-phase theory that is happening within the copper pipes. The simulation showcases the liquid condensing and evaporating through the pipes into the wicking structure to cool the system.





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