A capstone competition that challenges engineering students to design and build fluid-powered vehicles, combining human-powered vehicle designs with fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics).
Engineering | STEM
NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge
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- Phone: (414) 778-3344
- Contact: workforce@nfpa.com
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- NFPA Foundation
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 200
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
University teams design, build, and present fluid-powered vehicles as part of their capstone project or other configurations.
Open to university students
Trophies, certificates, and scholarships for engineering excellence
University teams design, build, and present fluid-powered vehicles as part of their capstone project or other configurations.
1. Form a team and register. 2. Design and build fluid-powered vehicles. 3. Compete in the national finals.
Fluid power kits, design materials
Based on innovation, design functionality, and practical application of fluid power in the vehicle.
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