Team 6 Capstone

University of Houston Capstone Team 6 - Blog 7 From 3/9/24 to 3/23/24, Seal Team 6 completed Milestone 4 and initiated task 5a. They finished assembling the PSTD (Polymer Spring Testing Device) and connected all the pre-wiring components. Multiple devices were rerouted to be powered from a single outlet. Data was collected from the MTS Insight unit at the SLB lab for theoretical comparison with the PSTD testing data next week. Client satisfaction was ensure on 3/22/24 (task 4e). The team is currently working on task 5a that involves comparing data from the MTS Insight unit and PSTD.  From the work period of 3/24/24 to 4/6/24, Team 6 plans to complete two-thirds of the remaining project work. They're on track to complete tasks 5a and part of 5b by 4/6/24. Tasks include testing the compression mechanisms of the PSTD with approved client samples (task 5a) and analyzing spring behaviors of theoretical and actual data (task 5b). The goal is to complete these tasks by mid-April.  Some ob

  University of Houston Capstone Team 6 - Blog 6 From the work period of 2/4/24 to 2/17/24, Seal Team 6 is still working on completing task 4c. In task 4c, the compression parts were sent to a third party machines (Inland Machine) to be completed. The machined components will be completed on 2/21/24, pushing the schedule back by a couple of days. Besides waiting to receive the remaining machine components team 6 is unable to do much in the physical aspect of the project at this period. There has been some updates on the Gantt chart schedule with new deadlines, but it won't effect the overall project since the team gave enough buffer time in the testing phase. Team 6 is complying a list of four samples on how and why they should test the spring samples at that specific rate. The list is sent to SLB for approval. During this time team 6 will need to approximate the duration of the testing samples to coordinate and schedule a workshop location either at a member's home, SLB facili

University of Houston Capstone Team 6 - Blog 5      From the work period of December 11, 2023 to February 3, 2024, Seal Team 6 has completed milestone 4 task 4b. In task 4b, multiple revisions of the bills of materials (BOM) and drawings were sent and revised with the client Schlumberger (SLB). The team is currently working on BOM revision #3 and document drawings revision #3. During the winter break, the team received 90% of the materials for the project (such as the aluminum extrusions, heating band, PID controller, etc.). Some of the members met at Jamar's Murry, the UH machinist, workshop to create tap holes in the aluminum extrusions to assemble the frame structure. Currently, the team is working on task 4c with an expected deadline of 2/18/24. In task 4c, the inner components of the compression mechanism need to be sent to the SLB machinist to be machined and attached to the aluminum frame polymer spring testing device (PSTD).          For the work period of February 4 – Febr

 University of Houston Capstone Team 6 - Blog 4 From the work period of November 11, 2023 - November 25, 2023 Seal Team 6 has completed the first three milestones and has started working on task 4a. In Milestone 1, the team kicked started off the project and define the constraints of the project with the SLB client. In Milestone 2, the team worked on the design feasibility evaluation where it evolved research and brainstorming different design models for the client. In Milestone 3, the team completed the 3D design analysis and present it to the client. During that process team 6 had to calculate the heat transfer of the chamber and the spring as well as ensuring the device is accumulated within the budget of the client. Team 6 is currently working on presenting the part list and equipment needed to manufacture the design. In order to start ordering the items on the bills of materials (BOM). After obtaining all the parts the team will work on assembling the components that will include

                                     University of Houston Capstone Team 6 - Blog 3     During the work period of October 28 to November 11, Team 6 has completed Milestone 2 and is approximately 75% completed with Milestone 3. At the time the team was 50% completed with milestone 2 and were brainstorming different design solutions to present to SLB during their weekly meetings with final top pick designs. After finalizing the design solution with the client the team worked on the  heat transfer calculations of the chamber and spring to determine the thickness of the desire insulation required to protect the load cell from the high heated temperatures.  To determine the stability and dimensions of the designed frame the team also performed solid mechanics calculations based on the expected loads. Finally, on November 11, 2023, the team finalized the CAD designs with the SLB to begin the next stages of prototyping spring compression testing devices. The team is currently working on task

                                   University of Houston Capstone Team 6 - Blog 2     The University of Houston Capstone Team 6 is dedicated to creating a testing device to address SLB's critical need for specialized testing of polymer springs. This device will accurately calculate spring compression, load, and temperature, enabling a comprehensive understanding of spring behavior under different force and temperature conditions.      The project presents certain challenges and constraints. The device must accommodate spring samples ranging from 0.125 to 0.500 inches in size, subjecting them to compression forces between 50 and 500 pounds. It should also be capable of raising the spring temperature from ambient to 400°F while monitoring how the compressed springs gradually lose their force over time. Furthermore, the team aims to design a compact device with minimal footprint, targeting dimensions of approximately 1 x 1 x 1 ft, though adjustments may be necessary.      The physical