b'Design and Analysis of a Hydraulic ValveJackson Bryce Herb, Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences and Engineering Studies Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Barry Hojjatie, Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences and Engineering StudiesThis study focuses on the design process and analysis of a hydraulic valve used to direct flow of low viscosity fluids. Using Autodesk Inventor, a valve was designed to regulate the flow of fluids such as gasses or liquids with the use of mechanical levers and springs. Constraints for the valve included size, material cost, and the project must have had the ability to direct and block the flow of fluids. Both stress analysis and parametric analysis were used on the valve to test its performance. The stress analysis shows where stress is being applied to the valve and how well the materials that were chosen preform. The parametric analysis displays how the valve reacts to different tasks and conditions, such as, different fluid types, temperatures, and pressures.Battery Manufacturing: processes and strategiesJared Warmack Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences, and Engineering Studies Faculty Sponsor: Dr. B. Hojjatie, Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences, and Engineering StudiesProfessional Sponsor: John R.Lofstrom, Electrochemical Engineer, Saft AmericaAcross all types of battery chemistries there are several common strategies for developing and building a battery for use in industry. Engineers face the challenge of working within constraints set by the customer or by the nature of the battery itself and must balance this complex equation into a working product. The complexity of this system can be broken down into three smaller problems: voltage, capacity, and size. For each of these there are unique manufacturing techniques to ensure the desired outcome. We have broken down the strategies involved in these processes to better understand the problem of energy storage in todays world.62'