Design module for the industry design and development of a novel gearless Wankel-like mixer–pump: The Lau–Wan mixer. Issue 3 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lau, MWS; Wan, S; Goh, KL; Leong, J; Lim, A
• Is Part Of: International journal of mechanical engineering education. Volume 44:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 220
• Page End: 232
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Mechanical engineering design -- Wankel engine and pump -- integrated approach; Mechanical engineering -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Periodicals; Mechanical engineering -- Periodicals; 621.0711
• DOI: 10.1177/0306419016643677
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4190

Abstract

This paper discusses a case study of a process that provides a holistic design experience by integrating two independent project modules of an undergraduate degree programme. The project proposed by an external party involves the design, manufacture and testing of a scaled prototype for microfluidics applications. The systematic and integrated approach described in the same format as the students' project report resulted in a novel gearless Wankel-like pump that provided visual results that compare well with the external party's numerical studies.