Necessary guideline before initate the project:

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.