Overview
Since May 2022, I have been a member of the Propulsion Team for the Rocket Project at UCLA. My primary focus is on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for "Prometheus," a hybrid rocket utilizing liquid oxidizer and solid propellant.
Role
Propulsion Team Member
Timeline
May 2025 - Present
Focus
P&ID Design, Testing
My Contribution
I was responsible for designing the P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) for the fill table, which connects the storage tanks to the feed system.
Despite the setbacks, our team pulled together for an intensive weekend of round-the-clock work. We successfully diagnosed and repaired the systems within 3 days. On February 2, 2026, we passed both low and high-pressure tests, meeting the critical deadline for the hot fire test on February 7.
The Challenge
Working with a team of mostly first and second-year students, we faced significant hurdles. During our initial low-pressure test, a seal failure caused a hard line rupture. Additionally, the EGSE team encountered voltage management issues that damaged a thermocouple.
