Project 1 - Parsing NASA thermodynamic data

AIM: Create a Rankine cycle Simulator to calculate the Net-work output & Back work ratio and T-S & h-S plot. THEORY: The Rankine cycle is a model used to predict the performance of steam turbine systems. It was also used to study the performance of reciprocating steam engines. The Rankine cycle is an idealized…

AIM: Parsing NASA thermodynamic data. OBJECTIVES: Write a function that extracts the 14 co-efficient and calculates the enthalpy, entropy, and specific heats for all the species in the data file. You will be reading this file NASA thermodynamic data (Tip: use fopen and fgetl). The formulae are shown below. Here R is the…

Aim: MBD SIMULATION ON PROPELLER SHAFT AND DO MOTION STUDY Objective: Design a simple propeller Shaft without Slip yoke. Perform the Motion study to find the angular velocity/momentum. Record the animation. Detailed Objective: Design a propeller shaft assembly (simple assembly without sliding yoke), with the design perform…

AIM: Write code in MATLAB to optimize the stalagmite function and find the global maxima of the function. OBJECTIVES: Write code in MATLAB to optimize the stalagmite function and find the global maxima of the function. Clearly explain the concept of genetic algorithm in your own words and also explain the syntax for ga…

Aim: MBD SIMULATION ON IC ENGINE VALVE TRAIN AND DO MOTION STUDY TO FIND CONTACT FORCE AT DIFFERENT CONDITION ALONG WITH VALVE LIFT. Introduction: What is IC Engine Valve Train? : A valvetrain or valve train is a mechanical system that controls the operation of the intake and exhaust valves in an internal combustion engine.…

Aim: MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF PISTON KINEMATICS IN SOLIDWORKS AND DO MOTION STUDY TO FIND ANGULAR VELOCITY AT DIFFERENT CONDITION. Introduction: What is Piston Kinematics? : Piston Kinematics will show the movement of the piston inside the cylinder with or without an offset of a wrist pin. This is very helpful to find…

Aim: MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF PLANETARY GEAR SYSTEM IN SOLIDWORKS AND DO MOTION STUDY TO FIND ANGULAR VELOCITY AT DIFFERENT CONDITION. Introduction: What is a Planetary Gear System? : Epicyclic gearing or planetary gearing is a gear system consisting of one or more outer, or planet, gears or pinions, revolving about…

1. AIM: Curve fitting for the temperature and specific heat values. 2. OBJECTIVES: Write code to fit a linear and cubic polynomial for the Cp data. Plot the linear and cubic fit curves along with the raw data points. Title and axes labels are a must, legends could be shown if necessary. Explain the parameters used to measure…

AIM: Solving second order ODEs OBJECTIVES: Write a program that solves the following ODE. This ODE represents the equation of motion of a simple pendulum with damping; Write a program in Matlab that will simulate the pendulum motion. GIVEN: In the above equation, g = gravity in m/s2, L = length of the pendulum in m, m…

AIM: Air standard Cycle (Otto Cycle) theoretical and actual PV plot and thermal efficiency output. Theory: An Otto cycle is an idealized thermodynamic cycle that describes the functioning of a typical spark ignition piston engine. It is the thermodynamic cycle most commonly found in automobile engines.   The processes…

Aim: MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF A GENEVA MECHANISM IN SOLIDWORKS AND ALSO USE THE MOTION STUDY TO FIND THE CONTACT FORCE. Flow of Content: Introduction Design Solidworks Part Design Procedure Motion Study Tasks Result and Explanation Errors or issues I faced Reference Introduction: What is Internal Geneva Mechanism? :…

Aim: MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF A GENEVA MECHANISM IN SOLIDWORKS AND ALSO USE THE MOTION STUDY TO FIND THE CONTACT FORCE. Flow of Content: Introduction Design Solidworks Part Design Procedure Motion Study Result and Explanation Errors or issues I faced Reference Introduction: What is Geneva Mechanism or Geneva Drive?…