Student-Industry Projects
Practical problem-solving skills are an essential part of the curriculum in both our undergraduate and graduate programs. Using the knowledge and skills they have gained during their studies, students are tasked with challenging real-world problems that require immediate solutions.
See examples of past student projects:
- Senior Undergraduate Students: MECH 45X Capstone Design
- Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Senior Undergraduate Students: MECH 45X Capstone Design
These are some of the Capstone projects our undergraduates have completed in their final year before graduation:
A complete redesign package for the air handling system of the single cylinder research engine at UBC’s Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC).
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A scale model OC4 floating wind turbine platform that maintains stability in extreme weather conditions.
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An add-on remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) gripper capable of harvesting fragile glass sponge samples from depths as great as 1000 feet below sea level.
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A sensor and algorithm package that measures various physical rail track and train parameters along a moving train.
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Redesigning the drivetrain of UBC Supermileage’s urban concept vehicle to improve its fuel efficiency and performance at the 2015 Shell EcoMarathon Americas competition.
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A device that detects foldover malfunctions on a bottle labeling machine and halts production automatically, increasing productivity on the production line.
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A wire-wrapping system that is capable of wrapping pulp bales with a single wire instead of the current two-wire system.
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A low cost, lightweight cart to transport and compact plastic waste for recycling into filament material for 3D printers.
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Lightweight wheels for a Formula race car and analysis of the effects of reducing wheel weight on performance.
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Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME)
Here are some projects completed by our MEng students in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in collaboration with industry partners:
UBC Master’s students in Naval Architecture, mentored by Robert Allan Ltd., designed an emergency response vessel for the BC coast as part of their capstone project.
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UBC Master’s students in Naval Architecture, mentored by Ron Holland, designed an innovative Universal Design Sailing School Vessel that incorporates the latest accessibility features.
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UBC Master’s students in Naval Architecture, with the support of industry mentors, designed a vessel capable of bunkering liquid natural gas (LNG) to LNG-powered ships operating off the coast of B.C.
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