The main goal of this project is to propose upgrades to the design of the Intelligent Power Distributor (IPD). Upgrades should be based on the temperature simulation of the IPD as well as on electrical norms and standards. All propositions will be consulted with the IPD team. Some of them can be implemented in the project of the IPD. Moreover, students will get the general idea of the entire NICA-MPD-Platform project and temperature stability issues.

Tasks

• get acquainted with the basic technical documentation of the IPD
• prepare a geometry model of the IPD in the current configuration
• conduct a heart transfer simulation for the IPD model
• carry out the analysis of the results
• propose an upgraded version of the configuration
• prepare an upgraded geometry model of the IPD
• conduct a heart transfer simulation for the upgraded IPD model
• carry out the analysis of the results
• prepare the final report
• prepare the final presentation

Preliminary schedule by topics/tasks

The expected project duration is 4-6 weeks.
The work schedule will be agreed upon with the student(s).

Required skills

English: level B2

Acquired skills and experience

The student(s) will be able to:
• interpret technical documentation
• use Autodesk Inventor Pro to create simple 3D geometry
• use Autodesk CFD to conduct heat transfer and gas flow simulations
• compile formal technical documentation
• make a simple engineering drawing

Recommended literature

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/GUID-38FD0129-6A24-40D5-8596-B354344F4F91-htm.html