Paul Adams

10 Windham Lane Beverly, MA 01915 978.807.1121 pa90b642@westpost.ne

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Objective
To gain a challenging full time position in the engineering industry that will u
tilize the skills I have acquired through academic studies and personal experien
ce.
Awards
Northrop Grumman Award at Florida Tech Design Showcase April 2010
Best in Show for Ocean Engineering at Florida Tech Design Showcase April 2010
Education
B.S. Marine Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901
Graduation Date: May 7, 2010
Concentration of Study
Naval Architecture:
---Design of High Speed Small Planning Vessels, Corrosion Protection
Coastal Engineering:
---Port and Harbor Design, Coastal Structures, Structural Analysis and Design
Composite Material Design specifically Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Hydro Acoustics and Sonar Systems
Experience
Senior Design Project: Ocean Current Renewable Energy Turbine
01/20/09 through 07/22/09
Research shows that the potential energy in major ocean currents and tidal inlet
s is substantial. The technology for a large scale ocean energy system is still
in progress. A small prototype horizontal axis turbine was designed and fabricat
ed. The main components were the fiberglass hull, generator, and custom made fib
erglass screw propeller. The prototype was tested by accelerating the turbine, w
hich was rigidly mounted in front of bow on a pontoon boat, through the water. T
he prototype was successful and voltage output was above prior estimated values.
Won the Northrop Grumman Award along with Best in Show at Florida Tech 2010 Des
ign Showcase. Full Report including design specifications available upon reque
st.
Preliminary Design Report for Fiberglass Sport Fishing Boat
08/25/09 through 12/10/09
A preliminary design report was created for a 27 foot fiberglass offshore center
console sport fishing boat. Full Report including design specifications availa
ble upon request.
Marine Field Project: R/V Savannah, Skidway Institute of Oceanography Savannah,
GA
06/16/09 through 06/19/09
Ocean engineers, meteorologists, and oceanographers from DMES (Dept. of Marine a
nd Environmental Systems) at FloridaTech worked on a fully operational research
vessel. The vessel left Port Canaveral, FL and travelled south to Vero Beach, Fl
. From there we headed east to the Gulf Stream and followed it north (not necess
ary to say back) to Port Canaveral. As engineers, we recovered a modular composi
te ocean data buoy off Vero Beach, FL. We assisted the oceanographers by deployi
ng heavy instruments overboard with help from the crew. Setup, deployed and oper
ated a side scan sonar in a depth of 1000 feet. From this experience I gained an
understanding of operations and equipment onboard a research vessel.
Additional Information
Grew up on the ocean, extensive knowledge of seamanship and ocean environment.
Computer skills include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, TurboCA
D, Solid Works, COSMOS, MATLAB, Max Surf, ANSYS, basic programming C++ and Java.