Samuel Bole Engineering Portfolio.
Samuel Bole Engineering Portfolio.
Graphs, data, visualizations, projects, CAD, CFD and FEA created by me
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5+ years using professional CAD software in complex aerospace projects
Experience using CFD, FEA and Python for aerospace engineering
Delivered real results with large teams and solo development of aircraft systems
Comprehensive understanding of engineering principles in multiple aerospace-related fields
stability and control, propulsion, supersonic and subsonic aerodynamics, structures, materials and controls
Leadership roles in multiple long-term engineering projects
CAD assembly of full aircraft submitted for the competition modeled and assembled.
Airfoil and flap pressure and streamline visualization with Flightstream software.
Graphs which drove engine selection process assembled from over 88,000 data points derived from a simulated gas turbine engine.
Proposed model of aircraft flight deck taking sightlines, RFP military requirements and safety standards set by the FAA.
Streamline simulation of full aircraft in takeoff configuration generated with Flightstream CFD software.
Structural Fuselage CAD assembly with floors, bulkheads, flight deck, seats, amenities and 3 tank cargo configuration.
Hydraulic system layout diagram obeying FAA and military specifications for redundancy and capability.
Electric system layout diagram obeying FAA and military specifications for redundancy and capability.
FEA stress and strain visualization of wing structural CAD model under flight conditions created with NX Nastrans.
Worked with multidisciplinary team encompassing structures, aerodynamics , weights, propulsion, integration and systems
Acted quickly and effectively to share and act on critical data generated and shared by team members and leaders of other teams
Created effective data organization system which allowed for rapid turnaround on important sizing, aerodynamic and structural data to influence component design
Twice weekly meetings ensuring clarity on next long term plans and assigned tasks to be completed by end of week
Created structural and display CAD assemblies in NX to allow for visual explanation and aerodynamic and structural simulation
Ran FEA simulations on structural members to verify capability
Stringer and beam cross section and size chosen by engineering principle and equations to ensure success
Conducted local and full-aircraft CFD simulation to verify equation and similarity conclusions
Followed peer-reviewed research on best practices and remained inside FAA and military required specifications
Blackshape Aircraft System Design
Blackshape Aircraft System Design
Systems/Mechanical design engineer
Systems/Mechanical design engineer
Cabin temperature control system
Exploded diagram of mechanical actuator inner control system, uses a worm gear to actuate a push-pull cable which switches ducting flaps.
CFD simulation of airspeed through oil radiator used to heat incoming air and through ducting into cabin to evaluate turbulent areas via FLOEFD software.
Full ducting assembly integrated into aircraft CAD with modifications to avoid established structural components. lines show how ducts split apart for ease of manufacturing and assembly.
CFD pressure simulation via FLOEFD software showing path through ducts to cabin, also showing duct to exterior exhaust controlled by mechanical flaps.
Independently developed ducting and mechanical control system to direct air warmed by oil radiator into cabin for temperature control
Further temperature controls supplied by electrical heating and cooling units
Thermal energy required for extreme heating and cooling calculated by custom analytical tool coded in Python based on equations used for automotive design modified for use with aircraft canopies and engine
Air cooling supplied via custom built line of small sport aircraft air conditioning units from company I identified and negotiated requirements with
Ducting and mechanical controls designed to be manufactured quickly and cheaply using standard fasteners, limited mold material and machined component waste
Ducting designed to be manufactured with fiberglass epoxy composite and assembled from three parts each divided into two halves
Mechanical components optimized for easy assembly and manufacturing from machined plastic or additive manufacturing
Additional Aerospace Technical Projects
Additional Aerospace Technical Projects
Developed autonomous drone control system to map and scan any size field for farm monitoring and data driven statistics
Coded custom gas turbine engine simulation in Python for analysis of theoretical engine configurations
Created basic CFD simulation in Python using fundamental aerodynamic equations for airfoil and rocket nozzle simulation and analysis
Conducted quality checks and gathered critical strength data from fiberglass and carbon fiber epoxy lay up composite
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