Colm’s World
Hello, my name is Colm Molder and I am a Mechanical Engineering B. Eng. graduate from the University of Victoria. Currently, I am completing an M. Eng. in Naval Architecture at the University of British Columbia. Below are some of the non-work projects I have completed!
Automated Rod Stripper – UVic Capstone Project
This project involved the design and manufacturing of an automated powder coat stripping machine. This machine cleaned hanging rods for a local machine shop.
Buoy Survivability Analysis – Ocean Engineering
This project involved the determination of 100 year storm levels in a desired location, and a survivability simulation of a mooring during this storm.
Wave-Jet RC Boat – Personal Project
Currently, I am designing a 3D-printable remote-controlled boat for wave environments. This self-righting vessel features water-jet propulsion for jumping and surfing waves along with durable sealing techniques and corrosion-resistant materials.
CNC Chess Piece Mould – Computer Aided Manufacturing
For a CAM course I designed a model for a chess piece mould, generated tool paths using MasterCAM, verified the process using Vericut, and machined the molds from Delrin using a Haas mill.
UVic Submarine Racing Club – School Club
For two years I was the Mechanical Team Lead for the UVSRC. The UVSRC designs, builds, tests, and races human powered submarines. As the team lead, I oversaw my team and lead several projects.
Mechatronic Sorting System – Mechatronics
For a mechatronics elective, I wrote embedded software to control a conveyor belt sorting machine, programmed in bare-metal C, manually flipping bits on an ATMega2560 to access onboard clock, timers, PWM, ADC, and interrupt flags.
N2O Injector CFD Analysis – Computer Aided Engineering
Working with the UVic Rocketry Team, I conducted this CFD simulation using Ansys Fluent. This analysis investigated different liquid oxidizer injector configurations to supply N2O to the combustion chamber.
Fire Boat Design – Naval Architecture
I designed and analyzed a fire-fighting vessel for Okanagan Lake, motivated by recent wildfires in the area. The vessel featured a shallow draft for shoreline access and water-jet propulsion that could be diverted to water cannons.
Tug Boat Gear Box Design – Machine Design
This project involved the design and extensive analysis of a hybrid tug boat gearbox. This project accounted for stress and fatigue on gears, shafts, and bearings.
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