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AIChE Chem-E-Car
Chem-E-Car is AIChE's annual competition engaging college students in designing and constructing a car powered by a chemical energy source and stopped by a different chemical reaction.
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The competition, which involves multiple regional competitions and a final competition at the Annual Student conference, increases awareness of the chemical engineering discipline among the public, industry leaders, educators, and other students.
Keep reading if you want to learn more or get involved!
AIChE's official Chem-E-Car rules can be found in their website:
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Chem-E-Car Teams
A successful Chem-E-Car requires a team that is chemically competent, capable of building mechanical/electrical systems, and eager to collaborate to build a fully functional car. To conquer these tasks, Chem-E-Car is broken down into Power, Stopping, and Electromechanical teams.
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The Propulsion Team is tasked with creating a chemical reaction that can deliver the energy needed to move the car. This team makes the car move!
The Stopping Team is tasked with creating time-sensitive reactions responsible for stopping the car. Desirable reactions change color or temperature at variable times.
The Design Team builds the car itself. The car must remain straight over a long distance and requires quality axels built by our mechanical team. They are also responsible for building containers (3-D printing) to safely house the power, stopping, and electrical systems on the car. There is some coding involved as well.
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Email us: aiche.csulb@gmail.com
Visit us in room: EN3-116