Catch Can

I designed a rules complaint catch can for the liquid cooling loop of the UBC Formula Electric FSAE car.

Drivetrain, UBC Formula Electric · Mechanical · 2026-02-28 – 2026-05-02

SolidWorks

3D Printing

Context

All liquid cooling loops must have a catch can that satisfies a minimum capacity and temperature rating, as well as location and sealing/mounting rules.

Approach

I designed the catch can in SOLIDWORKS, FDM printed the body out of PA12-CF, water-jet the lid out of steel, and sealed it with epoxy, an o-ring, and screws.

Outcome

Judges at the 2026 Michigan FSAE Electric competition said it was the most rules complaint catch can at the competition.

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