Alice Cox
Engineering Work
This is the projects page! Click to explore the content and background of Alice's latest work from her her current job at Qualus LLC, her projects with the University of Wyoming, and her most recent design engineering work at Aquawolf LLC. Each role showcases her ability to blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving. For specific details or questions, please contact Alice directly.
Wind Turbine Design
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For a senior design project, the University of Wyoming team built a small-scale wind turbine with the goal of achieving consistent power production. The turbine’s components include an aerodynamic rotor, a mechanical drive train, and an electrical control system—each playing a vital role in maintaining steady power output under varying wind speeds and ensuring built-in safety features. Power is generated as the blades capture the wind’s kinetic energy and convert it into mechanical energy. The rotor’s rotation is increased through the drive train, which then transfers the energy to a motor, converting it into electrical power.
Transmission Line Engineering
Alice currently is working on several projects for replacing aging power poles and upgrading the electrical transmission system. Her responsibilities include modeling the new power structures in PLS-CADD to ensure accurate alignment, structural integrity, and compliance with industry standards. She coordinates the preparation and submission of all permitting documents and construction packages, ensuring that projects progress smoothly and meet regulatory requirements. Through this work, she gains hands-on experience in utility infrastructure design, project documentation, and cross-team collaboration.
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Pulverizer Pyrite Trenching
The small line of trench running from the pulverizer to the trench was not nearly as deep or wide as it should be in order to properly drain. This resulted in a lot of buildup of ash and pyrite up by the pulverizer. The heat from the pulverizer solidifies the ash into concrete. This project will have to take place when the plant is offline so the concrete can be blasted away. Because of the expensive problem of blasting concrete out of the way, Alice proposed that we fix the problem of widening and deepening each of the five 58” sections that are too small as opposed to widening all trenches.
As-Built Designs from Fieldwork
As-built conditions were modeled using field-provided redlines collected throughout the project. These redlines captured deviations from the original design and were carefully reviewed and incorporated into the final models to accurately reflect installed conditions. The resulting as-built models provide a reliable record of field changes and ensure alignment between design documentation and what was constructed on site. This process supports future operations, maintenance, and modifications by providing accurate information. It also reduces risk by minimizing discrepancies between record drawings and actual field conditions.
