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Yashvi Srivastava
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Projects
Academic related
Modeling helicopter along with path following implemented using PID controller
AEEM 4042 Fundamentals of Control Theory
Final Project – Fall 2022
Model system physics based on equations of motion
Apply various trim conditions for flight
Linearize equations of motion around equilibrium point
Implement PID controllers for position, height and course angle
Control Quanser Qube using python
AEEM 4042 Fundamentals of Control Theory
Lab Project - Fall 2022
Provided a same square and sinusoidal input to both the hardware and our simulation
Implemented the PID controller, Full-State Feedback and Pole Placement for pendulum to balance vertically and motor angle to track a reference angle
Determine the best material to use for a hollow turbine drive shaft between two materials “Carbon Fiber Composite” and “7075 Aluminum”
AEEM 4058 Solid Mechanics 2
Final Project – Fall 2022
Used “Abaqus” to conduct our simulations
For each material, we performed a static, dynamic and vibration frequency analysis for shear load of 1000N/m at one end of the hollow tube and the other end fixed
Using our simulation data, engineering considerations, and additional research, we have determined that the most suitable material for use in a turbine drive shaft is carbon composite fiber
Preliminary aerodynamics design of a single-spool, multi-stage axial compressor and multi-stage axial turbine for a BPR=7 engine and 520 kg/s
AEEM 4063 Airbreathing Propulsion
Project 2 – Fall 2022
Goal: minimize weight and cost of turbomachinery design by meeting requirements with the fewest number of stages.
Used python to do the calculations and plotting
Utilizing the root, mean, and tip inlet and outlet angles with a representative airfoil shape, we printed a single blade
We got 8 stages for compressor and 2 stages for turbine
Generate 3D simulation of an autonomous aerial refueling formation
AEEM 3022 Modeling and Simulation
Final Project – Spring 2022
Software: Spyder, Language: Python
We decided to import .STL's of two different planes, one being a KC135 that is doing the fueling, and the other being an F-18 that is receiving fuel
In our simulation we set the KC135 flew to fly at a constant altitude and velocity, while the F-18 used autopilot and vision-based guidance features to find the fueling hose
In our simulation, we set the tip of the fuel hose as the target, where the F-18 was able to navigate towards the target without user input
Both PDR (Probe and drogue refueling) and BRR (Boom-receptacle refueling) method was used for our PF.
Using vector locations of the F18 and the fuel hose, we were able to get the F18 to track down the fuel hose based off knowing its location and update its velocity and course angle accordingly
Aircraft Design
AEEM 3042 Aircraft Performance
Final Project – Spring 2022
Designed a business jet in the weight range between 40,000 and 70,000 pounds
Used aircraft designing class materials to go through design applications
Used Excel for data management and calculations
Design Analysis of Aerodynamic shape
AEEM 3053 Aerodynamic Simulation
Final Project – Spring 2022
Imported coordinates of airfoil: GOE 549 into StarCCM
Optimized the geometry/shape of the airfoil to provide us with the best maximum glide range for the RJ-5 single seat glider over a 4000 ft altitude descent beginning at 4000 ft altitude.
EV3 Inc. Robot Navigation Project
ENED 1100 Foundations of Engineering Design Thinking I
Final Project - Fall 2019
Led a team of four in innovating robot design, constructing prototypes, and testing mechanics
Integrated Python and LabVIEW to program robotic response to remote navigation commands
Achieved Top 10 recognition for robotic design and navigation (out of 500+ competitors)