The object of Project Work I is to enable the student to take up investigative study in the broad field of Mechanical Engineering, either fully theoretical/practical or involving both theoretical and practical work to be assigned by the Department on an individual basis or two/three students in a group, under the guidance of a Supervisor. This is expected to provide a good initiattion for the student(s) in R&D work. The assignment to normally include:
- Survey and study of published literature on the assigned topic;
- Working out a preeliminary Approach to the Problem relating to the assigned topic;
- Conducting preliminary Analysis/Modelling/Simulation/Experiment/Design/Feasibility;
- Preparing a Written Report on the Study conducted for presentation to the Department;
- Final Seminar, as oral Presentation before a Departtmental Committtee
To solve the problems
involving drawings, designs, manufacturing, installation, testing and maintenance
of machines. In order to cultivate the systematic methodology for problem
solving using acquired technical knowledge & skills, and to enhance the
generic skills & professional skills.
The student will be able to-
1. Identify, analyze & define the problem.
2. Generate alternative solutions to the
problem identified.
3. Compare & select feasible solutions from alternatives generated.
4. Design develops, manufacture & operate equipment/program.
5. Acquire higher-level technical knowledge by studying recent
development in mechanical engineering field.
6. Compare machines/devices/apparatus for performance practices.
7. Work effectively in a team
A batch of maximum 4 students will select a problem and then plan,
organize & execute the project work of solving the problem in a specified
duration. Student is expected to apply the knowledge & skills acquired. Batch
may select any one problem/project work from following categories.
a) Fabrication of small machine /
devices/ test rigs/ material handling devices/ jig & fixtures/
demonstration models, etc. Report involving aspects of drawing, process sheets,
costing, Installation, commissioning & testing should be prepared and
submitted.
b) Design & fabrication of
mechanisms, machines, Devices, etc. Report involving aspects of designing
& fabricating should be prepared & submitted .
c) Development of computer
program for designing and /or drawing of machine components, Simulation of movement
& operation, 3D modelling, pick & place robots etc.
d) Industry sponsored projects-
project related with solving the problems identified by industry should be selected.
One person / engineer from industry is expected to work as co- guide along with
guide from institution.
e) Literature survey based
projects: Project related with collection tabulation, classification,
analysis & presentation of the information. Topic selected must be related
with latest technological developments
in mechanical or mechatronics field, and should not be a part of diploma
curriculum. Report should be of min 60 pages.
f) Investigative projects-
Project related with investigations of causes for change in performance or
structure of machine or component under different constraints through
experimentation and data analysis.
g) Maintenance based
projects: The institute may have some machine/ equipment/ system which are lying
idle due to lack of maintenance. Students may select the specific machines/equipment/system.
Overhaul it, repair it and bring it to working condition. The systematic
procedure for maintenance to be followed and the report of the activity are
submitted.
h) Industrial engineering
based project: Project based on work study, method study, methods improvement, leading
to productivity improvement, data collection, data analysis and data
interpretation be undertaken.
i) Low cost automation
projects: Project based on hydraulic/pneumatic circuits resulting into low cost automated
equipment useful in the identified areas.
j) Innovative/ Creative
projects – Projects related with design, develop & implementation of new
concept for some identified useful activity using PLC, robotics,
non-conventional energy sources, CIM , mechatronics, etc.
k) Environmental management
systems projects: Projects related with pollution control, Solid waste management,
liquid waste management, Industrial hygiene, etc, Working model or case study
should be undertaken.
l) Market research/ survey
based projects: Projected related with identification of extent of demand, sales forecasting,
Comparative study of marketing strategies, Comparative study of channels of
distribution, Impact of variables on sales volume, etc. The project involves
extensive survey & market research activities information to be collected
through various mechanisms/tools &
report is prepared.
m) Project based on use of
appropriate technology particularly benefiting rural society or economically weaker
section.
n) Project can be selected
other than the area specified above. Project should provide viable and feasible solution to the problem
identified. Report should be of min 50
pages.
