Harry Byrne
Mechanical Engineering - University of Manchester
I am currently a third-year student aspiring towards a career in Mechanical Design/Development. I have a strong interest in CAD, with certifications in Design, Simulation (FEA and CFD) and Additive Manufacturing from Dassault Systèmes. In addition to my university studies I have completed several projects of my own, check these out below!
My Projects
Custom V-Twin Engine and Transmission (WIP)
This project stemmed from my completion of the Chopper course by Learnsolidworks.com, while the said chopper course features a fantastic cosmetic V‑twin engine, after extensive online research, I was motivated to model a credible V-twin engine and transmission design of my own down to near component level.
A detailed model of a custom 45-degree V-twin pushrod engine based loosely on the classic Harley-Davidson Evolution design. A large two cylinder, two valves per cylinder balanced fork and blade arrangement, with a computed displacement of ca. 2.51 L (153.4 cu in), and an estimated maximum output of ca. 125.0 kW (167.6 hp); ignition being achieved using a Dual Magnetos four plug arrangement. The engine is coupled via a synchronous belt and sprockets to a five‑speed transmission based loosely on a classic Baker Drivetrain design; gear change being achieved using a suicide clutch arrangement.
Aston Martin One-77
Model of an Aston Martin One-77 from Learnsolidworks.com. Completing this course gave me a broad understanding of SolidWorks, and a good overall understanding of advanced surface model design, from automobile blueprints to 3D modelling and assembly.
American Chopper
Model of an American Chopper from Learnsolidworks.com. Completing this course gave me a broad understanding of the industrial/CAD design process, from mood board, ideation sketches, and presentational sketches, to 3D modelling and photorealistic rendering of the generated CAD data.
Final Year Individual Project
University Work Samples
Design - 1st Year
Group project
Grade Achieved: 81%
The design, build and testing of a small wooden, pulley driven race car, intended to travel up a 2 m incline.
Design - 2nd Year
Group Project
Grade Achieved: 98%
The design of a 2-axis tabletop CNC lathe suitable for educational demonstration and small prototyping applications.
Design - 3rd Year
Group Project
Grade Achieved: 79%
Design a water based fire-fighting device that can be used to combat wildfires in rough, high-altitude terrain.