Acting as the technical right-hand for the Project Leader, and later as Project Leader in several ~1M€ test rig projects to develop testing capability for screw compressors ranging from 600kW to 1.2MW. Next to that, implemented several solutions that improved the daily running of the current test cells, as well as designed several other, small test rigs.

Tasks: 

• Concept design 

• Test rig P&ID and CAD management

• Budget estimation & follow-up

• Planning

• Detail design

• Part sourcing

• Supplier negotiation and follow-up

Results:

• Commissioned testrig

• Clear view on the test design process in the lab, from request to execution

Responsibilities:

• Project Lead

• Technical support

• Process improvement

• Issue resolution

Assisting a Ph.D. student with research on validation of newly developed Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) material models. 

Tasks: 

• Conducting tests on carbon fiber specimens

• Processing test results with Digital Image Correlation

• Comparing with and optimizing Finite Element Method simulations

Results:

• A material model with more accurate material parameters

• A faster running algorithm

Responsibilities:

• Planning of the whole experiment chain, including specimen production, preparation and test execution and post-processing

Feasibility study and conceptual design of a constellation of small spacecraft capable of detecting and localising radars and GPS jammers for the Royal Netherlands Airforce, in collaboration with external experts. This 10-week project was carried out by 10 students as their Design Synthesis Exercise (Bachelor thesis project).  

Tasks:

• Design of payload

• Design of power system

Results:

• A conceptual design meeting all requirements, except for the cost.

Responsibilities:

• Project planning