tiffany tseng

thermoSmart

MIT
2.009, Fall 2008

Overview

For MIT's senior design course, 2.009, my group created thermoSmart, an automatic HVAC register system. It redistributed airflow to different rooms in a house, allowing for custom temperature control in each room. This essentially turned a single zone home into a multiple zone home.

Responsibilities

I was one of two elected system integrators that led and managed a team of 17 mechanical engineering students.

I was personally responsible for thermal modeling and creating the optimization algorithm that led to 15% energy savings in an average home. I also worked on product branding, including the packaging and instruction manual, and contributed to GUI design, solid modeling of parts, prototyping, and product form.

More Information

Brochure
Instruction Manual