Bulelani’s role in the CPUT team, Cape Speed, included the development of an alternative engine lubrication system that would allow the engine to be positioned lower. After performing his literature study, he decided on a new wet sump pan. Once the appropriate material was selected, Bulelani had to design a wet sump pan which would meet the requirements during the dynamic conditions of motor racing. Once this was finished he had to identify the optimal manufacturing technique. This was followed by the manufacturing and pressure testing of this component. His research, design and development of the wet sump pan, makes Bulelani one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.

Once the engine was acquired, Jeffrey’s role was to identify the best management system to suit the unique engine specifications. These included 8 injectors, individual ignition coils, magnetic crank sensor and several other elements that would interface with the crank sensor and throttle position sensor. He then had to create a new wire loom and re-map the car’s engine. He will also be conducting the manoeuvrability and brake tests at the Formula Student Competition. His skill behind the wheel and work into the identification of the engine management system, makes Jeffrey one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.

Rushdia’s role in the team involves the development of the car’s bodywork. To do this she had to select the appropriate material, identify the manufacturing technique, and design the driver close-out panels, as well as the spectator and bystander panels, as specified by the competition rules. This was followed with a CNC code and manufacturing of the plug sections to allow the creation of the plug. Lastly she had to manufacture the car’s carbon fibre shell. Her design and modelling of the car’s bodywork, makes Rushdia one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.

Apart from being one of the team’s drivers, Chesire’s role involved several investigations. His first task was to develop the layout of the brake system. The vehicle is required to have two independent hydraulic brake circuits in the event of failure. To meet the requirements he had to match the appropriate brake circuits with the correct master cylinders and brake calipers, and plan the layout, whilst ensuring that the brake line is protected from any failure. This was followed by the manufacturing and positioning of the firewall. Lastly, he designed and manufactured the manual gear shift selecter. His skill behind the wheel, and work on the brake system and firewall, makes Chesire one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.

Sandisile’s role in the team involved the layout and development of the steering column, which included the steering wheel boss and the quick release mechanism. Due to limited space inside the cockpit, the steering column required a joint, and to allow for power transfer, he had to develop a steering transfer box to complete the steering column. Once the design analysis and detail design was completed, the CNC code was generated, and the parts manufactured. His design and manufacture of the car’s steering column mechanism, makes Sandisile one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.

Fulufhelo’s role in the team was to conceptualise and develop an adjustable pedal box, that could suit drivers of varying height, ranging from a 5th percentile female right up to a 95th percentile male. To do this he had to optimally position all of the components, including the brake master cylinders, and secondly, perform the design analysis and weight optimisation of all the components. Fulufhelo then had to generate the CNC codes and manufacture the parts. His design and development of the car’s adjustable pedal box, makes Fulufhelo one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.

Michelle’s role was to ensure that the car is designed around the driver. To achieve this she had to perform design analysis and optimisation of the seat, seatbelt harness, and head restraint. Michelle then had to optimally position these as well as the steering wheel, instrumentation panel, stepping plate and covers for the moving suspension parts. Lastly, she had to manufacture the moulds required for all of the components. It is her design and manufacturing of the cockpit and layout that makes Michelle one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.

Kerwyn will Captain the CPUT team, Cape Speed, at the Formula Student Competition at Silverstone. His role involved the investigation of the car’s engine. This included its position, fitment and vibration damping exhaust system, and the intake manifold. Kerwyn then had to perform flow analysis and optimisation of the intake using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Furthermore, he had to make use of Layered Manufacturing (LM) technology to grow the required plugs that allowed him to create composite moulds. This was followed by the manufacturing of the carbon fibre intake manifold. His optimisation of the engine, makes Kerwyn one of our CHAMPIONS OF ENGINEERING.