Ethanol to Ethylene via CircleStar Catalyst

Ethanol-to-ethylene conversion via catalytic dehydration is optimized using the CircleStar catalyst, whose unique geometry improves heat distribution and site exposure. This enables lower operating temperatures, 99.5% selectivity, and reduced emissions. The process supports renewable feedstocks and yields $70 million in annual profit at scale

January 15, 2025

Issue for January 15, 202

Microgravity Simulator: 3D Clinostat

The microgravity simulator is a clinostat that rotates around two axis simulating weightlessness in three dimensions. While not true ‘weightlessness’ this prevents a biological sample from responding to the gravity vector, effectively ‘confusing’ the sample on which way is down

Web Application for Aqualab Sensor Monitoring and Analysis (WAASMA)

The Aqualab Team, led by Dr. Turingan, is analyzing how much carbon dioxide is absorbed in seawater as it is used for food production by marine algae. Multiple sensors are utilized to measure the data, and a web application is needed to efficiently record data and allow the values to be viewed in real time, as well as give alerts when measurements are outside of desired ranges

A Case Study: Hurricane Irma’s Forecast Impact on Key West

According to NOAA (2013) a hurricane is a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. A tropical cyclone is a rotating low-pressure weather system that has organized thunderstorms but no fronts. Florida, located in the southeast United States, frequently experiences tropical cyclones (TC). Hurricane Irma devastated Key West, Florida, before moving through the heart of the state as a category 4 storm

Project Vulcan

Project Vulcan is a proof-of-concept metal 3Dprinted clustered chamber aerospike with integrated Liquid-Injected Thrust Vector Control (LITVC), improving control and efficiency across altitudes. In partnership with Vaya Space, our design aligns with the Dauntless launch vehicle. The project focuses on the design, construction, and validation of the aerospike via additive manufacturing, static fire testing, and altitude simulation

Heli-Plane

● Design, build, and test a prototype RC stop-rotor aircraft capable of in-air transition between vertical and forward flight. ● Objective and requirement verification largely achieved via analysis and flight testing

TEC-V ROV

High-resolution, three-dimensional maps of enclosed underwater environments would benefit a wide range of industries and fields. The Topographic Exploration Cave Vehicle, TEC-V, is a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) platform aimed toward safe underwater exploration of enclosed environments, such as caves, shipwrecks, and port structures by using acoustic technology and custom-engineered hydro-mechanical architecture to effectively maneuver and scan the environment. The TEC-V platform spans multiple disciplines including mechanical, electrical, systems, computer science, and ocean engineering

ADAPT: Attitude Determination And Precision Tracking

This project develops an Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) for Florida Tech’s Satellite Simulator under Dr. Riano-Rios\u27s guidance. The system enables autonomous three-axis orientation control (pitch, roll, and yaw) using sensors and actuators. Testing within a Helmholtz cage will support research, enhance educational experiments, and improve satellite control algorithm validation

A History of Florida Tech Libraries by University Historian Dr. Gordon Patterson

As part of the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Florida Tech, Dr. Gordon Patterson related the storied history of the Libraries at Florida Tech and their contribution to the university\u27s accreditation and success