Active Aero and Racecar Modernization
A senior Penn State Altoona Electro-Mechanical Engineering Project Presentation by students Steven Bowman, Patrick Gormley, and Jared Roberts
To add active aero to aid in traction on slick surfaces and to add modern control and feedback systems to vintage high-performance automobiles.
Project Adviser: Mr. Craig Brennecke
Battery Pack
A senior Penn State Altoona Electro-Mechanical Engineering Project Presentation by students Carter Beyer, Sydney Damgaard and Tobias Mentzer
A heavy duty battery pack with automated safety features. Equipped with solar charging capabilities, automated charge and discharge capabilities, as well as battery life maintenance features.
Project Adviser: Mr. Craig Brennecke
Head Activated Piano Pedal
A senior Penn State Altoona Electro-Mechanical Engineering Project Presentation by students Jeffery Hartman, Ishimeal Nance, and Mariah Plants
This project is a portable machine that pushes down the sustain pedal on acoustic pianos. It gives people without mobility in their legs the opportunity to use an acoustic piano to its fullest extent.
Project Technical Support: Mr. Philip Graybill
Piano Inspiration and Consultant: Emily Mathis
Project Adviser: Mr. Craig Brennecke
Note: This project is being funded by donations for Zach Hoover
Automated Biodiesel Refinery
A senior Penn State Altoona Electro-Mechanical Engineering Project Presentation by students Bilal Faye, Marshall Kuntz, Ethan Liebmann, and Brandon Paris
Fully automated Biodiesel Refinery system: Automatically converts new or used cooking oil into a usable diesel fuel applicable in any diesel application
Project Adviser: Dr. Chris Martin
Dominion Energy
A senior Penn State Altoona Electro-Mechanical Engineering Project Presentation by students Kaleb Knowles and Richard Llewellyn
The Dominion Energy project is used as a teaching aid for high school and college students to help create interest in power transmission. It models a scaled power transmission system in conjunction with protection circuits and guided learning modules.
Project Adviser: Dr. Todd Batzel
Note: This project is being sponsored by Dominion Energy
Automated Solar Tracker
A senior Penn State Altoona Electro-Mechanical Engineering Project Presentation by student Brandt Hicks
A solar tracker designed to work in remote locations that will keep any attached solar panels perpendicular to the sun’s rays as the day goes on.
Project Adviser: Mr. Craig Brennecke