Zucrow Research

Working at Prof. Nicole Key's High Speed Compressor lab from August 2025 - Present conducting research on inlet vortex distortion.

Inlet Vortex DistortionTest Cell AssemblyManufacturing Techniques

Research Overview

Research at the Zucrow Laboratories focuses on advanced propulsion and turbomachinery systems. Working under Prof. Nicole Key, my research investigates inlet vortex distortion phenomena and their effects on turbomachinery performance.

The work involves both experimental setup and testing, which includes designing and figuring manufacturing techniques for the parts.

Key Research Areas

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    Experimental Design:Developing test methodologies
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    Manufacturing Techniques:Working on manufacturing techniques to build parts effectively for research apparatus
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    Inlet Vortex Distortion:Investigating the effects of inlet distortion on turbomachinery performance

Applications

Jet Engines

Gives insight on inlet design for commercial and military aircraft engines

Aerospace Propulsion

Next-generation propulsion capabilities

Research Tools & Equipment

Fan-Rig Test Cell

Advanced turbomachinery testing facility for inlet distortion research

Manufacturing Equipment

Precision manufacturing tools for research component fabrication

Calibration Systems

High-precision measurement and calibration equipment

Current Research Focus

  • ⚙️Looking into cost-effective manufacturing techniques
  • 🌪️Inlet vortex distortion characterization
  • 📊Performance data collection and analysis

Software & Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Data analysis & system modeling

Manufacturing Equipment

Precision fabrication tools

Siemens NX

Designing assemblies/ parts for the test cell

Skills & Competencies Developed

Equipment Assembly

Test cell assembly and calibration expertise

Manufacturing

Advanced manufacturing techniques and processes

Flow Analysis

Inlet distortion and turbomachinery flow research

Testing

Experimental design and data collection