ANKUR DAS

My team designed a laminar flow fountain with audio-visual response for an engineering class, aiming to create a project integrating significant mechanical, electrical, and programming components. I primarily worked on the mechanical design and manufacturing of the waterproofed, recycling system. To keep the project reasonable within our budget of $250, we fit the entire system in a small tabletop display. The core of the project was the construction of three laminar flow nozzles, filtering turbulent flow from a pump to create smooth, aesthetic laminar flows. After some calculations to characterize small scale laminar flow, we managed to design and build effective laminar flow nozzles using low-cost components. I additionally worked on our enclosure, hiding and waterproofing the music-response circuitry and water pumps below the fountain, leaving the top open with clear panels and adjustable-angle nozzles... Inspired by work on steel space frames used in various vehicle teams at Olin,..