I need a chainsaw related class project

[Sawdustmaker]

The assignment is to make a working computer model of somthing for engineering class. It is about a two week project, most of the class grade.
Any ideas?
I think this would be a really good excuse to build a dyno but....

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

How about an automated chain sharpener? Put options on it from input from guy on here who use them. What are you drawing them in?

Dan


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBbHGHZp5SE&feature=related

Here are some other CS related links.


http://www.southernskies.net/page_pics/miss/two-stroke_c.gif


http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2002/05/13/322885/index.htm

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...d8d083a8d741e3db88256c9b00780d89?OpenDocument

 

[Saw Dr.]

I would do a computer model of stratocharged engine technology vs "traditional" technology. And then do a piece on how the strato's are supposedly better. Use the word "greener" alot, and you'll get a better grade. I think you have to be a tree hugger to be a prof.
Or maybe you could do piston port versus reed valve operating theory?
How about float type carburetor vs diaphragm, or maybe just a model of one of those, and show the fluid motion as the carb operates.

Good luck. I hope we can see the results on here.

 

[Sprig]

Maybe a computer model of kickback dynamics?
Or how a chain cuts using different setups (ie. skip, chisel, dull blah blah), chip removal?
Dunno (first coffee lol), sounds like fun project and hope you post it after yer done no matter what



Serge

 

[fredmc]

strato vs piston port

I'd like to see the stratocharged vs piston port write up-leading edge technology, green, etc.

 

[teacherman]

I would do a computer model of stratocharged engine technology vs "traditional" technology. And then do a piece on how the strato's are supposedly better. Use the word "greener" alot, and you'll get a better grade. I think you have to be a tree hugger to be a prof.
Or maybe you could do piston port versus reed valve operating theory?
How about float type carburetor vs diaphragm, or maybe just a model of one of those, and show the fluid motion as the carb operates.

Good luck. I hope we can see the results on here.

LOL that is good. Yup, using the word "green" will get you lotsa chicks these days, and good grades to boot.

But seriously, I would like to learn more about how a reed valve engine works, also, the relative fuel burn efficiency of reed valve vs. piston port moters. Good luck, have fun! I would welcome the chance to go back to school, now that I am mature enough not to squander the opportunity......

 

[Sawdustmaker]

I would do a computer model of stratocharged engine technology vs "traditional" technology. And then do a piece on how the strato's are supposedly better. Use the word "greener" alot, and you'll get a better grade. I think you have to be a tree hugger to be a prof.
Or maybe you could do piston port versus reed valve operating theory?
How about float type carburetor vs diaphragm, or maybe just a model of one of those, and show the fluid motion as the carb operates.

Good luck. I hope we can see the results on here.

I'd like to see the stratocharged vs piston port write up-leading edge technology, green, etc.

My prof told me to do it on something "embarassingly small"

I don't think he is very green. He said this mornig that he wished we could have a keg when we do our presintations

 

[Saw Dr.]

How about 1 ring vs 2 ring pistons, and their associated benefits? I'm sure you could model the heat transfer properties of each.

Or maybe round and square ground chains, and do an animation of the cutter removing wood?

I'm full of ideas. I REALLY don't miss school, but it was fun while it lasted. Being in FLA didn't hurt either.

 

[BlackCatBone]

My prof told me to do it on something "embarassingly small"

I don't think he is very green. He said this mornig that he wished we could have a keg when we do our presintations

For just two weeks, how about just modeling the 2 stroke thermal cycle with animation? Strato or non.

 

[Sawdustmaker]

For just two weeks, how about just modeling the 2 stroke thermal cycle with animation? Strato or non.

Modeling strato would be cool... i'll go ask him about that.

 

[PatrickIreland]

Modeling strato would be cool... i'll go ask him about that.

6,7,8 pin sprockets, with chain velocity shown and cutting speed through an imaginary hardwood demonstrated? I cut a load of oak this weekend with my 020t because my 041 threw a chain and cut my hands up, interesting to see how it cuts just as fast - until you lean on it, then it stalls out...

 

[Bill G]

I guess my simple ACAD drawings would not qualify.

Bill

 

[willsaw4beer]

What about showing how much more efficient a sharp chain is than a dull chain?

 

[NPKenny]

For just two weeks, how about just modeling the 2 stroke thermal cycle with animation? Strato or non.

In addition, finally answer the question as to whether a muffler mod increases or decreases cylinder temperature. You should be able to model the heat transfer through-out the cycle and be able to input different fuel and exhaust rate parameters.

 

[Lakeside53]

2 weeks? Entire class?

I say give them each a chainsaw (donated by stihl of course) and 20 cords to cut and split... that would be say 600 cords... They could skip PE...

 

[willsaw4beer]

2 weeks? Entire class?

I say give them each a chainsaw (donated by stihl of course) and 20 cords to cut and split... that would be say 600 cords... They could skip PE...

Sign me up for a class that I get a free chainsaw...

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

2 weeks? Entire class?

I say give them each a chainsaw (donated by stihl of course) and 20 cords to cut and split... that would be say 600 cords... They could skip PE...

Sounds like I need to go back to school!

 

[Lakeside53]

Oh.. I forgot to mention...they'd be MS 170...


I'd just like to watch the girls spliting wood.

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

Well......what did you go with?

Dan

 

[Sawdustmaker]

Well......what did you go with?

Dan

I have not settled on anything yet. :bang:
I think i'll do like a gif of strato (that will be a thread for sure) If the prof is down for that.