Overview
I was part of the SFU Rocketry team that developed and fired a 2.5kN heatsink rocket engine. In this small team, my responsibilities included designing fluid systems, structural assembly, and managing oxidizer and fuel delivery systems.
A significant part of my role involved handling liquid oxygen (LOX), creating safety procedures, and conducting team training. The project combined mechanical engineering, propulsion, and chemical engineering principles.
Heat Sink Engine during successful test fire
Detailed view of the engine assembly
Test Stand Development
I led the construction of a test stand structure for liquid rocket engine testing. Our team innovatively repurposed materials like scuba tanks, adapting them with custom valves for fluid control. We developed cost-effective testing methods using liquid nitrogen for LOX tank calibration.
Complete test stand assembly with control systems
Engine integration with test stand
Full test stand configuration