TPTC (Testing Protocol for Transmission & Clutch)
- Description: A COTS, thermally resistant, composite ceramic-polymer overlay skin designed for in-use transmission multi-point sensing. Detects clutch slip, gear slip, gear wear, thermal gain, power loss, extensive vibration, and other modes of problem detection. Built for preventative maintenance.
- Scope:BOM, Drafting, Decision Matrices, Thermodynamics, Sensors & Actuators, Research & Development
- Big Result: Nissan competition judges and associates indicated the desire to onboard the product development concept with internal engineering despite no competitive victory.
- Completed For: Nissan of America
- Completion Period: Nov 2019
- Fulfillment Method: SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) Nissan Design Competition 2019 – Submission