AIM :- To create 1D elements such as rod, beam, bar & spring and also creating a element link such as RBE2 & RBE3 and then Creating an beams with given cross section such as box, I & Cross. All should be done in Hyperworks software. OBJECTIVE :- 1) Creating a RBE2 & RBE3 links as per respective…
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FINAL TEST
Questions based on PFI Engine:Q1. What is the Compression ratio for the engine? The compression ratio is the ratio between the volume of the cylinder and combustion chamber in an internal combustion engine at their maximum and minimum values. A fundamental specification for such…
15 Dec 2024 10:32 AM IST
Week 10: Project 1 - FULL HYDRO case set up (PFI)
Aim :To set up a combustion simulation with the details given in the challenge and to study different properties of combustion by post processing the results obtained by the calculation of the full hydrodynamic set up of the given geometry.Objective :1. What is the compression ratio of this engine?2. Why do we need a wall…
28 Sep 2024 07:16 AM IST
Week 9: Project 1 - Surface preparation and Boundary Flagging (PFI)
AIM :To perform surface preparation and boundary flagging on a PFI engine and setting up NO HYDRO simulation.OBJECTIVE :* To perform surface preparation and flag the boundaries on a given PFI IC engine case.* Setting up NO HYDRO simulation.* To show mesh on different slices at different time steps.* To show the animation…
26 Sep 2024 11:54 AM IST
Week 8: Literature review - RANS derivation and analysis
Aim: To derive the Reynolds Averaged Navir Stokes(RANS) Equations. Objective: To find the expressions for Reynolds stress by applying Reynolds decomposition to the Navier-Stokes equations. Also understanding the difference between turbulent viscosity and molecular velocity. Theory:Reynolds Number: The…
26 Sep 2024 11:38 AM IST
Week 11: Project 2 - Emission characterization on a CAT3410 engine
Emission Characterization on a CAT 3410 Engine Objective :- To run 2 3D simulation of a CAT 3410 diesel engine using two different piston bowl profile and to understand the effect of piston bowl geometry on the performance and emission characterization of…
15 Jun 2024 07:20 AM IST
Week 7: Shock tube simulation project
Aim :- Shock tube simulation using Converge CFD package and post processing.Objective :-Setup a transient shock tube simulation in Converge.Plot the pressure and temperature history in the entire domain.Plotting the cell count as function of time.Introduction :-Shock tube :-A simple shock tube is a tube, rectangular…
26 May 2024 12:18 PM IST
Week 3.5 - Deriving 4th order approximation of a 2nd order derivative using Taylor Table method
Objective :- To derive the following 4th order approximation of the second order derivative using Central difference Skewed rigth-sided difference Skewed left-sided difference First step is to find the number of nodes required for deriving each difference method using the given formula. After deriving all the difference…
24 Aug 2023 12:23 PM IST
Week 7 - Simulation of a 1D Supersonic nozzle flow simulation using Macormack Method
Aim :- Simulation of a 1D Super-sonic nozzle flow simulation using Macormack Method Objective :- To simulate 1D Supersonic nozzle flow using McCormack Technique by implementing conservative and non conservative form of governing equations using MATLAB program. Problem Statement :- Determine the steady-state…
23 Aug 2023 06:21 PM IST
Week 8 - Simulation of a backward facing step in OpenFOAM
Aim :- Simulation of a backward facing step in OpenFOAM Objective :- To simulate an incompressible-laminar-viscous flow through the backward facing step geometry and perform a transient simulation. The solver can be chosen based on the described physics of the flow. To explain the entire simulation procedure. To provide…
23 Aug 2023 10:11 AM IST
Week 12 - Validation studies of Symmetry BC vs Wedge BC in OpenFOAM vs Analytical H.P equation
Introduction :- As said, the work done here is the second part of our project about the simulation of flow through a pipe. Thus, the numerical set-up is done using appropriate initial conditions which are same as the one in the first part. The simulation is done using both symmetry and wedge boundary conditions and the…
22 Aug 2023 10:49 AM IST
Week 11 - Simulation of Flow through a pipe in OpenFoam
Introduction :- Fluid flow analysis is an important part of scientific world since it is a process used to simulate behaviours of various equipment and systems. Thus, flow is generally divided into two different types: laminar and turbulent flows. Laminar flow is the type of fluid flow in which the fluid travels smoothly…
21 Aug 2023 02:45 PM IST
Week 5.1 - Mid term project - Solving the steady and unsteady 2D heat conduction problem
Aim :- Solving Steady State 2D heat conduction equation.Driver script for program. %Script for solving 2d steady state heat conduction equationclear allclose allclcnx= 50;ny = nx;x=linspace(0,1,nx);y=linspace(0,1,ny);dx= x(2)-x(1);dy= y(2)-y(1);u = 400*ones(nx,ny);u(2:end-1,1)=400; u(1,2:end-1)=600; u(2:end-1,ny)=800;u(nx,2:end-1)=900;u(1,1)…
18 Aug 2023 02:45 PM IST
Week 9 - FVM Literature Review
Objective :- FVM Literature Review Methods of CFD :- In fluid dynamics we know that there are three numerical-method based solvers which are used for the governing equation of Navier-Stokes. They are: Finite Difference method Finite Element method Finite Volume method Finite Difference Method (FDM) :- The finite difference…
18 Aug 2023 06:49 AM IST
Final Project
Objective :- In this project a first order selection of antiroll bar diameter and kinematic and compliance parameters is achieved Excel sheet calculation flow: Note: Detailed equations are in the excel sheet Anti roll bar :- 1-distance cg from front axle calculated 2-distance x and h_arm is calculated which is the…
14 Aug 2023 01:42 PM IST
Problem Set-1 c Week 11Challenge : Transient Handling
AIM :- Using the given data calculate the following parameters, Undamped natural frequency. Damping ratio. Damped frequency. Rise time. To plot the unit step response of the system for lateral speed, lateral acceleration and yaw rate. To plot the sine response for lateral speed, lateral acceleration and yaw rate. To plot…
02 Aug 2023 04:28 PM IST
Problem set 3 -week 3 challenge: Anti-roll bar optimization
CALCULATE THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS BASED ON THE GIVEN DATA :- Roll moment (ft-lb/g). Roll gradient (ft-lb/g). Load transfer due to roll or elastic component (lb/g). Front roll stiffness (ft-lb/deg) at wheel center level. Front anti roll spring rate (lb/in) for one wheel jounce. Front anti roll spring rate (lb/in) for roll.…
01 Aug 2023 03:25 PM IST
Problem Set-1b Week 11Challenge : Basic Handling parameters
AIM :- To calculate the following parameters based on the given data, Ackermann steer angles for 500, 200 and 50 ft radius. Understeer gradient. Charactersitic speed. Lateral acceleration gain at 60 mph. Yaw velocity gain at 60 mph. Slide slip angle at CG on an 800 ft radius turn at 60 mph. Why is the calculated understeer…
01 Aug 2023 03:01 PM IST
Problem set 2 -week 3 challenge : Anti-Characteristics
CALCULATE THE FOLLOWING PARAMETERS BASED ON THE GIVEN DATA PROVIDED BELOW AND ENTER THE CALCULATED DATA IN A SPREAD SHEET :- Given data, 1. Following parameters to be calculated are, Front end deflection under load. Rear end deflection under load. Pitch angle. Pitch gradient. The front end deflection…
31 Jul 2023 03:02 PM IST
Week 6 - Data analysis
AIM :- A data visualizer tool need to be created to read the data from the file. Python code has been written to extract and perform analysis with that data. The existing data file contains different columns with parameters such as pressure, volume, specific heat, crank angle, etc. Plots need to be automatically generated…
30 Jul 2023 02:39 PM IST
Week 5 - Curve fitting
Aim :- The aim of this challenge is to perform curve fitting for the given data and to determine the best fit. Objectives :- The objectives of this challenge are to perform curve fitting for the given data of cp and temperature Using linear and cubic polynomial Using Splitwise method And to determine the best fit method…
30 Jul 2023 02:38 PM IST
Week 3 - Solving second order ODEs
Objective :- Write a program that solves the following ODE. This ODE represents the equation of motion of a simple pendulum with damping. And also write a program to simulate the transient behavior of a simple pendulum and to create an animation of its motion. Theory :- In Engineering, ODE is used to describe the transient…
28 Jul 2023 09:33 AM IST
Week 2 Air standard Cycle
AIM :- The main aim of this project is to calculate the thermal efficiency of the Otto cycle and create its PV diagram using Python code. Here, while writing the code, it has assumed that the parameters like air inlet pressure and temperature, the maximum temperature at the end of heat addition were already known. Theory…
27 Jul 2023 12:26 PM IST
Week-11 : Discretization of 3D intake manifold using GEM-3D
Tutorial Single Cylinder DI add Case 2 with discretization length 0.1 mm for intake runner and compare with the default case 1: The study is done on the Single Cylinder Diesel Engine. It's a CI, single-cylinder engine, with two pipes for the intake system and the other two pipes for the exhaust system., SOHC, and direct-injection,…
19 Jul 2023 03:58 PM IST
Week-7 : Converting a detailed engine model to a FRM model
Introduction To FRM: Fast Running Engine Models are dynamic, fully-physical engine models that are designed specifically to run fast. While high-fidelity engine models are common place in the engine performance department, they are often too slow running to incorporate into system level models where long transient events…
13 Jul 2023 02:28 PM IST
Week-6 : Turbocharger Modelling
What is meant by Turbocharger?? A turbocharger, (or turbo), is a turbine-driven forced induction device that increases an internal combustion engine’s efficiency and power output by forcing extra air into the combustion chamber. This improvement over a naturally aspirated engine’s power output is due to the fact that the…
12 Jul 2023 04:47 PM IST
Week-4 : Basic Calibration of Single cylinder CI-Engine
Difference Between SI Engines and CI Engines: SI Engine CI Engine It is based on OTTO cycle constant Volume heat addition and rejection Cycle It is based on Diesel cycle or constant Pressure heat addition and constant volume rejection Cycle A high Volatile, high self –ignition temperature fuel, gasoline is used. Comparatively…
06 Jul 2023 06:37 PM IST
Week 2 : Basic Calibration of Single cylinder SI-Engine
A spark-ignition engine (SI engine) is an internal Combustion engine, generally a petrol engine, where the combustion process of the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark from a spark plug. This is in contrast to compression-ignition engines, typically diesel engines, where the heat generated…
03 Jul 2023 11:43 AM IST
Week 1 : Exploring the GUI of GT-POWER
GT-SUITE is the industry-leading simulation tool with capabilities and libraries aimed at a wide variety of applications and industries. It offers engineers functionalities ranging from fast concept design to detailed system or sub-system/component analyses, design optimization, and root cause investigation. Why You Should…
30 Jun 2023 06:10 PM IST
2D meshing on the instrumental Panel
2D Meshing on the Instrumental Panel AIM :- To perform 2d meshing on the instrumental panel by checking the geometrical errors and mesh with the given element Quality criteria. PROCEDURE :- STEP 1 :- Importing the model to the ANSA software. To import the model to ANSA we have to have ".ansa…
05 Jun 2023 07:31 PM IST
Creating connection for Rear door
CREATING CONNECTIONS FOR REAR DOOR AIM :- To perform the connections on the rear door by using 1D elements PROCEDURE :- Step 1 :- To perform the connections on any model, first we have to do the midsurfacing of the model and then we gave to obtain the meshing on the model. But for the given rear door model,…
05 Jun 2023 07:30 PM IST
Solid meshing of Rear view mirror component using ANSA
Aim :- Solid meshing of Rear view mirror component using ANSA For the given rearview mirror component, tetra meshing should be done for the given quality criterias. Quality Criterias :- S.No Quality Criteria Value 1 Target/Average length 1 2 Minimum Length 0.5 3 Maximum…
05 Jun 2023 07:30 PM IST
Simple Crank Mechanism
Question 1 1) Simulate the simple crank mechanism using cylinders (diameter = 2m) in a 2D plane (XY) as shown in the figure below Ans: Software: HyperWorks Desktop STEP 1: Select MotionView from the list of the dialogue box. STEP 2: Check whether the gravity effect is enabled and set it…
16 May 2023 06:58 PM IST
Four Cylinder Engine Design & Simulation
Four Cylinder Engine Design and Simulation Aim : To create a four cylinder engine with single parts and assemble them and simulate the model using solidworks software. Objective : To design the saperate parts by using minimum sketch tools and features in solidworks CAD software.…
16 May 2023 06:58 PM IST
2D meshing for Plastic components
Aim :- To check for the geometrical errors and take the mid surface by suitable mid surfacing techniques. To assign PID and Thickness for all the mid surfaces. To mesh the same with the given element Quality criteria. Theory :- Plastic components Components with irregular thickness and different places are considered as…
16 May 2023 06:58 PM IST
2D Meshing for Sheet Metal
Aim :- 2D Meshing for Sheet Metal For the given CCB CAD model, Check for the Geometry cleanup (if required), Take the mid surface, and Mesh it with the below 2D element Quality criteria. S.No Quality Criteria Value 1 Target/Average length 5 2 Minimum Length 3 3 Maximum Length …
16 May 2023 06:56 PM IST
2D meshing for Sheet metal
AIM :- The main objective of this challenge is given car hood is meshed in ANSA and checked for the quality parameters assigned to it .The geometry is captured perfectly to deliver a good mesh and that will give more accurate resluts during the analysis part. 2D Shell Mesh :- The 2D mesh module is used…
16 May 2023 06:56 PM IST
Side Pole Crash Simulation
Aim :- To perform side pole crash simulation with the given BIW frame in Radioss & request for outputs as mentioned in problem statement. Problem statement :- Neon side crash - BIW Check unit system and either follow [Mg mm s] or [Kg mm ms]. Create appropriate interface ,friction 0.2 and recommended…
16 May 2023 06:55 PM IST
Meshing of Floor Panel
AIM:- Meshing of Floor Panel To mesh the given floor panel for the given quality criterias without any failure in the elements. Project description :- FLOOR PANEL GIVEN :- Procedures for Meshing a 2D component :- i) Importing the CAD model into ANSA :- The cad model is imported into the Ansa software…
16 May 2023 06:55 PM IST
Creation of 1D Connectors
AIM: To mesh the given model and to provide required connectors to the model. PROCEDURE: 1.Imported the model in IGES format to hyperwork. 2.Mid surface was checked for any missing or topology errors. 3.Mid surfaces was in different collectors,each collector with mid suface is geometrical clear to avoid min length errors…
16 May 2023 06:55 PM IST
Frontal Crash Simulation
Objective :- To perform a frontal crash analysis on the BIW of the dodge neon car. To carry the crash analysis at the speed of 35 Mph. To generate the output requests are as follows Sectional force in the rails at the location of indicated node 174247. Axial force received on the rails from the bumper. Shotgun cross sectional…
16 May 2023 06:54 PM IST
2D Element Formulation
AIM :- The main aim of this challenge is to : 1.Change the run time to 55 ms. 2. Change the number of animation steps during simulation to a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 60. 3. Run the base simulation without any modification to element properties. 4. At the end of the simulation, do the energy error and mass…
16 May 2023 06:53 PM IST
RADIOSS Interfaces & Study of Effect of Notches
Aim :- RADIOSS Interfaces & Study of Effect of Notches Objective :- To Create the mesh for bumper assembly, mesh size should be 6mm and simulate the given model with seven different cases in radios as per problem statement and compare it using various plots. Problem statement :- Questions:…
16 May 2023 06:53 PM IST
RADIOSS Material Laws
Objective :- To work on material card in Radioss and implement the different Material laws on the given component. To apply the seven different cases and compare them in a tabulated format. To compare total number of cycles, energy error, mass error and simulation time of all the cases. To notice the analysis…
16 May 2023 06:52 PM IST
Meshing of Door Inner Panel
AIM :- Follow the Quality Criteria and mesh the door inner panel component and assign thickness: Target Element Length = 4mm S.N Quality Criteria Value 1 Aspect Ratio 5 2 Skewness 45 3 Warping 15 4 Taper 0.5 5 Min. Length 2mm 6 Max. Length 6mm 7 Min angle Quad 45 8 Max angle Quad 135…
16 May 2023 06:52 PM IST
1D modelling of liquid cooling system
Aim :- 1D Modelling of Liquid Cooling System A battery thermal management system controls the temperature of the batteries so that they work safely and well. High temperatures can make batteries age faster and pose safety risks, while low temperatures can reduce the battery's capacity and make it less efficient at…
16 May 2023 06:52 PM IST
RADIOSS Engine File Editing & 3D Meshing
AIM :- 1. Check the material properties of the rail component and calculate the speed of sound in steel rail=_______ 2. The length of the rail is about 1000 mm.calculate the time takes for a shock wave to travel from one end of the rail to the other. 3. Time for sound to travel length of rail=______…
16 May 2023 06:50 PM IST
Mesh the Plastic Model
AIM :- Mesh the Plastic model in Hypermesh. INTRODUCTION :- B-PILLAR : The B-Pillar Is The Central Pillar Of The Car. This Pillar Is Actually a Sheet Metal Part Which Is Welded In The Biw Of The Car. The B-Pillar Trim Is Attached To The B-Pillar And Improves The Aesthetic Look Of The Car. Mostly The Trims Are…
16 May 2023 06:50 PM IST
2D Meshing
Aim :- To Mesh the given component and assigning the thickness to the component by giving the target Element size as "5 units". Target Element Length : 5 Units Minimum Length : 3.5 Units Maximum Length : 7 Units Radioss :- Set the user profile to Radioss. …
16 May 2023 06:49 PM IST
3D CFD modelling of Air cooling system and liquid cooling system for battery thermal management
Comparative study of thermal performance of air-cooled and liquid-cooled battery modules:- Air-cooled module:- The temperature distribution over the module surface with the air-cooling system at the end of the discharge process. The flow rate and temperature of the air at the inlet of the cooling system are 3 L/s and…
16 May 2023 06:49 PM IST
3D Tetra Meshing
Aim :- To Perform 3D tetra meshing by using volume mesh and conventional 2D to 3D conversion method. Question 1 :- Step 1- Import the CAD geometry. Step 2- Checking for the number of components. Fig 1 - Imported CAD geometry Step 3 - Changing the Geometry color mode to TOPO. Deleted the solid Part from delete-…
01 May 2023 04:18 PM IST
Meshing of Rear Wheel Holder
AIM :- Meshing of Rear Wheel Holder PROCEDURE The given component is imported as .stp file format and the component is viewed by topo mode. The given component is checked for the uniformity in its thickness all over the geometry using distance option. The component is extracted for midsurface using the manual midsurface…
01 May 2023 04:18 PM IST
Meshing of Backdoor
Aim :- Meshing of Backdoor using HYPERMESH Procedure :- Importing CAD model Extracting mid surface Assigning quality criteria given for the components Meshing of each component Checking quality index and making element clean up with zero errors Assigning property, thickness and materials Importing CAD model :- Importing…
22 Apr 2023 04:36 PM IST
Meshing of Hood
AIM :- Meshing of Hood OBJECTIVE :- Meshing the model components seperately by creating sepearte mid-surface. Using the 'Mixed' (Not Quad) option to generate the mesh, because the model is preparing for the crash & safety simulations. The quad-only mesh is preferred for durability and structural simulations.…
22 Apr 2023 03:59 PM IST
1D Element Creation
AIM :- To create 1D elements such as rod, beam, bar & spring and also creating a element link such as RBE2 & RBE3 and then Creating an beams with given cross section such as box, I & Cross. All should be done in Hyperworks software. OBJECTIVE :- 1) Creating a RBE2 & RBE3 links as per respective…
22 Apr 2023 03:58 PM IST
Comparing the performance of three types of beams under bending load.
Aim :- Finite Element Analysis and comparison of 3 different beams Plate under bending load using Solidworks. Introduction:- A beam is a structural element that primarily resists loads applied laterally to the beam's axis. Its mode of deflection is primarily by bending. The loads applied…
22 Apr 2023 03:57 PM IST
Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis on a Graphics Card
A CHT or Conjugate Heat Transfer analysis is used where there are multiple phases in a simulation and energy transfer in the form of heat occurs between the multiple phases. An example could be a condenser of any type, where the hot working fluid transfers its heat energy to a coolant. A CHT analysis can be used to calculate…
22 Apr 2023 03:57 PM IST
Independent Research Project - Helmet Visor Integrity Test
Aim :- To perform a helmet visor integrity test and asses whether the provided specimen is fit for Snell rating. Theory :- The test is carried out by a shooting a high velocity projectile(polycarbonate pellet) at the visor(polycarbonate) and assessing the damage to the visor. Visor integrity test beds can shoot…
22 Apr 2023 03:54 PM IST
Final Challenge - Simulate Suspension & Steering system mechanism for an Automobile
AIM :- To build and simulate the suspension and the steering system mechanism for an automobile model moving on a road with the help of different combinations of spring stiffness, damping ratio, and coupler ratio. OBJECTIVE :- To successfully simulate the automobile model. METHODOLOGY :- In MotionView…
22 Apr 2023 03:53 PM IST
FINAL INDEPENDENT PROJECT - FORWARD MOTION KINEMATICS OF 3R ROBOTIC ARM
FORWARD MOTION KINEMATICS OF 3R ROBOTIC ARM A robotic arm is a kind of open kinematic chain, which is really just a collection of link and joints. Usually at the end of this chain is a tool of some kind, like a gripper or a welder or a drill. This is called the end-effector. GEOMETRY INFORMATION: …
22 Apr 2023 03:52 PM IST
Geneva Drive Mechanism
AIM:- To setup and analyse Geneva drive Mechanism Introduction & Theory :- Geneva Drive is a gear mechanism that translates rotation motion into intermittent rotary motion.The rotating drive wheel has a pin that enters into the slot of driven wheel and make it rotate step by step. The driving wheel has also…
22 Apr 2023 03:51 PM IST
Flex Bodies
AIM :- Determine the Maximum & Minimum Stress & Strain Values in the Flexible Lower Control Arm. Study-1 output :- Strain Contours :- Stress Contours :- Run a Static Ride Analysis. Run a sensitivity study on the following parameters and conclude which parameter/ combinations of the parameter…
22 Apr 2023 03:50 PM IST
3D Contacts
AIM :- To set up 3D contact between the cam and the roller follower and to plot the y-displacement follower with respect to the cam. CREATING AND DEFINING THE MODEL :- The model file of the elliptical cam is opened. Curves for the cam and the roller follower are created. For the cam, the .csv…
22 Apr 2023 03:50 PM IST
Four Bar Mechanism
Introduction: Mechanism and Machine: A mechanism is a constrained kinematic chain. This means that the motion of any one link in the kinematic chain will give a definite and predictable motion relative to each of the others. Usually, one of the links of the kinematic chain is fixed in a mechanism. Whereas…
22 Apr 2023 03:48 PM IST
Free Falling
1) Simulate and plot a freefalling body(point mass) of mass 1 kg and inertial properties 1 kgm2 in the y-axis (gravity should be 9.81 m/s2 in the negative y-direction) (Use dimension of length in meters not mm) Ans: 2) Does the mass and inertial properties of the body depend on the rate…
22 Apr 2023 03:47 PM IST
Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis on Exhaust port
A CHT or Conjugate Heat Transfer analysis is used where there are multiple phases in a simulation and energy transfer in the form of heat occurs between the multiple phases. An example could be a condenser of any type, where the hot working fluid transfers its heat energy to a coolant. A CHT analysis can be used to calculate…
22 Apr 2023 03:46 PM IST
MBD Simulation on IC Engine Valve Train
AIM :- To model an IC Engine Valve Train & obtain the following Valve Lift. The contact force between Cam and Push Rod Pushrod and Rocker Arm Rocker Arm and Valve Sl.No CAM Lift (mm) Speed (RPM) Material 1 3.5 1500 Cast Carbon Steel 2 6 1500 Cast Carbon Steel To determine why the contact…
06 Apr 2023 02:36 PM IST
MBD Simulation on a Piston Assembly
AIM :- MBD Simulation on a Piston Assembly PISTON MOTION ANALYSIS :- Piston motion analysis is the study of reciprocating motion of the piston in the cylinder and the motion of the assembly attached i.e. connecting rod, end cap, crankshaft &wrist pin. First of all for the assembly connecting rod, crankshaft, end cap,…
04 Apr 2023 05:35 PM IST
Planetary Gear
AIM :- Design a planetary gear with all given constrain and make a motion analysis. PLANETARY GEAR: In this project, the main objective is to model a planetary gear which consists of a ring gear, a sun gear, four planetary gear and a carrier. After assembling the all gear and carrier we make a motion analysis at 200rpm…
04 Apr 2023 06:24 AM IST
Internal Geneva Mechanism
AIM :- Motion analysis of Internal Geneva Mechanism. INTRODUCTION :- The Geneva drive or Maltese cross is a gear mechanism that translates a continuous rotation movement into intermittent rotary motion. the difference between Geneva Drive mechanisms and other gears is that Geneva Drive mechanisms have unusual teeth. Unlike…
03 Apr 2023 03:18 PM IST
Project - Analysis of a practical automotive wiring circuit
1) Identify each of the major elements in the above automotive wiring diagram. Ans:- Starter Battery Distributer Ammeter Generator Junction box Breaker Fuse Foot selector switch 2) Explain the purpose and working of any three elements briefly. Ans:- Battery :- Purpose :- Batteries are small essential components…
13 Mar 2023 03:27 PM IST
Rayleigh Taylor Instability
The Rayleigh-Taylor is an instability of an interface between two fluids of different densities which occurs when the lighter fluid is pushing the heavier fluid. A good example would be water suspended on oil, under the influence of earth's gravity. As the RT instability develops, the initial perturbations progress from…
06 Feb 2023 06:44 PM IST
Photo-Realistic Rendering of the Yacht
Title :- Designing, Modeling, Assembly and Photo-Realistic Rendering of the Yacht. Objective :- To design the 3D model of the Yacht using SolidWorks. Introduction:- In this we will be able to sketch and build an entire Yacht using SOLIDWORKS. Under this project we will learn the curve generation,…
06 Feb 2023 06:43 PM IST
Final Assembly of Yacht
Title :- Yacht Modelling Objective :- To model Radar mast and assemble the Yacht using SolidWorks. Introduction:- In this we will be able to sketch and build an entire Yacht using SOLIDWORKS. Under this challenge we will learn the curve generation, surface creation from curves & sketches, types…
31 Jan 2023 03:41 PM IST
Photo Realistic Rendering of American Chopper
Title :- Photo Realistic Rendering of American Chopper. Objective :- To design & model each component required to make assembly of American Chopper & finally make a Photorealistic Rendering of the complete assembly of American Chopper. Introduction :- The following list is the key parts/models we…
31 Jan 2023 03:40 PM IST
Double-Acting Actuator Model
Aim :- Develop a double-acting actuator model using Simscape Multibody and Simscape components. Objective :- The mechanical system of the cylinder needs to be built using Simscape Multibody library components/blocks, and the hydraulic system needs to be modeled using Simscape library physical components.…
31 Jan 2023 03:40 PM IST
Simulating Cyclone separator with Discrete Phase Modelling
Aim :- Perform analysis on cyclone separator & calculate the separation efficiency & pressure drop. Objective :- To write a few words about any four empirical models used to calculate the cyclone separator efficiency. To perform an analysis on a given cyclone separator model by varying the…
31 Jan 2023 03:39 PM IST
Simulating Combustion of Natural Gas.
AIM :- To simulate the combustion of natural gas to calculate the mass fraction & by adding the water in the fuel to observe the effects to avoid harmful effects on environment and human. OBJECTIVE :- Perform a combustion simulation on the combustor model & plot the variation of the mass fraction of the different…
31 Jan 2023 03:38 PM IST
Parametric study on Gate valve.
Objective :- Parametric study on Gate valve. Gate valve :- A gate valve, also known as a sluice valve, is a valve that opens by lifting a barrier (gate) out of the path of the fluid. Gate valves require very little space along the pipe axis and hardly restrict the flow of fluid when the gate is fully…
31 Jan 2023 03:38 PM IST
External flow simulation over an Ahmed body.
INTRODUCTION :- The Ahmed body is simplified car body used in automotive field to study the impact of the flow pattern on the drag. The external aerodynamics of the car defines many major traits of an automobile like stability, comfort and fuel consumption at high speeds. The flow around the vehicle is characterized by…
31 Jan 2023 03:38 PM IST
Flow over a Cylinder.
Title :- Flow over cylinder Aim :- To Simulate the flow with the steady and unsteady case and calculate the Strouhal Number for Re= 100. To Calculate the coefficient of drag and lift over a cylinder by setting the Reynolds number to 10,100,1000,10000 & 100000. To Discuss the effect of Reynolds number on…
31 Jan 2023 03:38 PM IST
Mixing Tee
Title :- Mixing Tee Effectiveness Introduction :- In the turbulent mixing tee model, we use two fluid which has two properties in the different inlet. The fluids are in different temperatures and different velocities which are playing an important…
31 Jan 2023 03:37 PM IST
Thermal Modeling of Battery Pack
Project 2 :- Thermal Modelling of a Battery Pack To address the problem statement, a 10 series cell-based battery system is developed with the help of the 'table-based battery' from the simscape library and given its default values. Important Blocks and their parameters :- Table-based battery :- With this block,…
31 Jan 2023 03:37 PM IST
Mechanical Design of Battery Pack
Lithium-ion cells are capable of delivering very high power. Lithium-ion cells are used in aerospace, automotive electric vehicle, mobile devices, medical devices and other electronic devices which is based on these cells. The battery pack is installed on the lower floor of the electric vehicle so that weight may distribute…
31 Jan 2023 03:37 PM IST
State of Charge Estimation
Aim:- State of charge estimation To open the Lithium Ion Battery Management algorithm firstly we have to download the zip file from the link given in the task and the link has also been attached below for refrence. https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/72865-design-and-test-lithium-ion-battery-management-algorithms…
31 Jan 2023 03:36 PM IST
Understanding Different Battery Chemistry
Aim:- Study of Different Types of Lithium ion Cells Theory:- A Battery is a device consisting of one or more electrochemical cells with external connections for powering electrical devices such as Flashlights, mobile phones and electric cars. When a battery is supplying electric power, its positive…
31 Jan 2023 03:33 PM IST
CFD Meshing for Tesla Cyber Truck
Aim:- CFD Meshing for Tesla Cyber Truck Original Geometry:- This is our raw geometry when we activated single cons we can see whole geometry covered in single cons, To avoid single cons do topo for whole geometry this will solve issue of single cons. Geometry after applying TOPO tool All single cons are converetd…
31 Jan 2023 03:30 PM IST
Surface wrap on Automotive Assembly
Aim:- To do surface wrap over assembled parts (engine, transmission & gear box) Objective:- To check for the geometrical errors and delete surfaces that are unwanted for the surface wrap. To Merge all 3 models and perform surface wrap after clearing geometry. The target length for Wrap should be set to 3…
31 Jan 2023 03:30 PM IST
CFD Meshing for BMW car
Aim:- CFD Meshing for BMW car Model:- BMW M6 Procedure:- Topo/Geometry clean-up: Upload the ANSA file onto screen to perform topo/clean and meshing on the later stages. Go to mesh and choose length and enter 1 mm under perimeters to smoothen the sharp curves of the car and give it a fine look. Since the car is symmetric…
31 Jan 2023 03:29 PM IST
CFD meshing on Turbocharger
Aim:- To create a mesh of different target lengths on a given turbocharger model. Procedure:- Take in the model turbocharger file into the ansa software & check for any geometric imperfections, like single cons and intersection errors, using wire frame tool. Rectify such errors we are using the new face tool from the…
31 Jan 2023 03:29 PM IST
Surface Meshing on a Pressure valve
Aim:- To mesh a pressure valve using three different mesh sizes and find out the optimal mesh size. Introduction : ANSA : ANSA is a Computer-aided engineering tool for Finite Element Analysis and CFD Analysis widely used in the automotive industry. It is developed by BETA…
31 Jan 2023 03:28 PM IST
Butterfly Valve Assembly
Aim:- Assemble and apply GD&T to the butterfly valve assembly drawing Introduction A butterfly valve is a quarter-turn valve that initiates throttling and flows control of fluids. Given its name, you can easily visualize a thin metal disc that "flutters" about a fixed axis (stem assembly). The opening and closing…
31 Jan 2023 03:28 PM IST
Design Metal Bracket
AIM:- To design a Metal Bracket using the various features available in the NX Cad. INTRODUCTION:- NX cad is a designing software that is primarily concerned with the sheet metal designing. The tools and features available are unlike other softwares such as SOLID-WORKS or CREO. The tools are specific enough…
31 Jan 2023 03:26 PM IST
Design Bracket L-shaped
Aim:- To design a L-shape bracket using the various features available in the NX Cad. Introduction:- NX cad is a designing software that is primarily concerned with the sheet metal designing. The tools and features available are unlike other softwares such as SOLID-WORKS or CREO. The tools are specific enough to make…
31 Jan 2023 03:26 PM IST
Design Odd Shaped Enclosure
Aim:- To design the odd enclosure using the various features available in the NX Cad. Introduction:- NX cad is a designing software that is primarily concerned with the sheet metal designing. The tools and features available are unlike other softwares such as SOLID-WORKS or CREO. The tools are specific enough to make…
31 Jan 2023 03:25 PM IST
Design Box Assembly
Objective:- The objective of this challenge is to design a Box Assembly by using Siemens NX Sheet metal Application and try to understand the tools used in this challenge. Introduction:- Sheet metal is metal formed by an industrial process into thin, flat pieces. Sheet metal is one of the fundamental forms…
31 Jan 2023 03:24 PM IST
Sheet Metal Casing Design
Objective:- To design a Sheet metal Casing Design using Siemens NX Sheet metal Application. Introduction:- NX Sheet Metal provides a set of tools within the NX design environment that allows for simple & fast design of sheet metal parts, dependent on their material & manufacturing process. NX sheet metal design…
31 Jan 2023 03:23 PM IST
Design Door Panels
AIM:- To develop a door trim panel INTRODUCTION:- Door panels serve as an interface between the interior of the car and the inner workings of the door, and between vehicle occupants and the door. They are expected to meet a variety of design specifications regarding safety, aesthetics, and functionality. In addition,…
31 Jan 2023 03:22 PM IST
Assembly Workbench
QUICK RETURN MOTION MECHANISM:- PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART 5 Assembly CV JOINT:- PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 Assembly
31 Jan 2023 03:21 PM IST
Car Pillar Design
Aim: To design the B-Pillar using the given Master sections. INTRODUCTION:- MASTER SECTION: Master sections development takes place during feasibility check and concept validation stages of the product life cycle. These are typically the guides for design requirements and which decides the component packaging…
31 Jan 2023 03:19 PM IST
Design Door Trim Lower with Engineering Features
Aim: To Create the Door trim lower component through the given Class-A surface. Draft The draft is the amount of taper for moulded or cast parts perpendicular to the parting. line. Draft angles are a design consideration that makes it much easier for a part to release cleanly from a mould. A draft angle is calculated as…
31 Jan 2023 03:18 PM IST
Design Dog House for the Door Trim
AIM: Create the Dog House for the Door Trim considering the design rules DOG HOUSE:- Dog HOuse is an engineering feature used in plastic trim design.Dog houses are used as supporting feature. The primary function of Dog House is to avoid SINKMARK. DRAFT ANALYSIS:-Draft analysis is required to check if a…
31 Jan 2023 03:18 PM IST
Design Door Handle Component
AIM:- To Create the Door Handle Component from the given Class-A surface DESCRIPTION:- Tooling Axis creation: It is defined as the direction in which the mould/core and cavity open. Selection of the direction of the tooling axis depends on the ease at which components can be easily ejected. By analysing the component the…
31 Jan 2023 03:17 PM IST
Core & Cavity Design
AIM:- To create the core & cavity blocks for the switch bezel component. Theory:- The control panel bezel is the frame part of the window switch that holds its switch covers and buttons into place. Moulding is the method used to manufacture the plastic trims of an automotive by most OEM’s, hence by considering…
31 Jan 2023 03:16 PM IST
Design Car Bumper
AIM:- To design a car bumper Plastic component through the given Class-A surface by creating a tooling axis and draft analysis of the given surface. INTRODUCTION:- CLASS-A SURFACE:- a surface made by the designer which is given as an input to the plastic modeler to work on. It is aesthetic surfaceand…
31 Jan 2023 03:15 PM IST
Coin Holder Design
AIM:- Create the coin holder plastic component through the given Class A surface. INTRODUCTION:- CLASS-A SURFACE: a surface made by the designer which is given as an input to the plastic modeler to work on. It is aesthetic surface and the outer most surface. CLASS-B SURFACE: a surface below a certain…
31 Jan 2023 03:14 PM IST
Switch Bezel Design
Aim:- The motive of the project is to design the switch bezel & to do a draft analysis for it by creating the required tooling direction with the help of bisecting method. Theory:- The control panel bezel is the frame part of the window switch that holds its switch covers and buttons into place. Moulding is…
31 Jan 2023 03:14 PM IST
Base Bracket Design
AIM: Create the Base Bracket Plastic component through the given Class-A surface. INTRODUCTION: CLASS-A SURFACE: a surface made by the designer which is given as an input to the plastic modeler to work on. It is aesthetic surface and the outer most surface. CLASS-B SURFACE: a surface below a…
31 Jan 2023 03:14 PM IST
Design of Vehicle's Backdoor
Objective :- The objective of the project is to design a backdoor of a car with its constituent elements involved. This backdoor is for hatchback type cars. Backdoor influences the boot space, crush load from rear side, trim parts, plastic parts, etc. Back Door :- A back door is a BIW component found in all Automotive…
31 Jan 2023 03:13 PM IST
Roof Design
Objective:- To a given roof styling, create essential flanges and reinforcements. Introduction:- An automobile roof is the top portion of an automobile that sits above the passenger compartment, protecting the vehicle occupants from sun, wind, rain & other external elements. Automotive roof plays an important…
31 Jan 2023 03:12 PM IST
Section Modulus Calculation & Optimization
Objective :- To calculate the section modulus of the previously designed hood for analyzing its strength and also optimizing the design to see the difference in the bending strength of the hood. Higher the section modulus of a structure, the more the resistive it becomes to bending. Section modulus :- Section modulus…
31 Jan 2023 03:12 PM IST
Design of Wheel Arch
Introduction of Wheel Arch: The design of the wheel arch of a fender should be such that it must have shield wheels and protect both passengers compartment and pedestrians from the projection of Water, Mud, and Stones. Wheel Arch is the Semi-Circular…
31 Jan 2023 03:11 PM IST
Fender Design Challenge
Objective :- Fender Design Fender: Fender is the US English term for part of an automobile (vehicle body of car) that frames the wheel well (the fender underside). Its primary purpose is to shield wheels and protect both passengers’ compartment and pedestrians from projection of water, mud and stones. Fender is one…
31 Jan 2023 03:10 PM IST
Hood Design
Objective:- In this we are going to design hood inner panel. Introduction:- Here we are going to study the design of hood panel as per company standards. It is also known as bonet which mainly covers the engine compartment. Pedestrian Vehicle Collision:- Promoting and creating proper facilities for nonmotorized…
31 Jan 2023 03:09 PM IST
Underbody Coating in Automobiles
Underbody Coating :- Underbody coating is usually a dense cladding (often based on rubber) applied uniformly to the undercarriage of the automobile. It is normally sprayed or painted on when the car is just out of the dealership and is clean. But even if you are getting the undercoating applied after a couple of years,…
31 Jan 2023 03:09 PM IST
Benchmarking in Automobile Sector
Benchmarking :- Benchmarking is a process of measuring the performance of a company's products, services and processes against those of another business considered to be the best in the industry. The point of benchmarking is to identify internal opportunities for improvement. By studying companies with superior performance,…
31 Jan 2023 03:08 PM IST
Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) Automotive industry is very dynamic, with innovative technologies coming in at a very fast pace. There are several reasons for which the technology inside a vehicle is changing continuously, with every new model launched into market. The development of the MHEVs is mainly driven…
31 Jan 2023 03:07 PM IST
Hybrid Drives Development for Conventional Vehicle Model
Theory:- In a conventional vehicle the power is generated by an internal combustion engine that converts the chemical energy in the fuel to mechanical energy. This mechanical energy reach the wheels through a drive teain which contains the transmission & differential components. The efficiency of an IC Engine is defined…
31 Jan 2023 03:06 PM IST
Case study on BAJA ATV Continuous variable transmission (CVT)
Simulink Final Project:- Case study on BAJA ATV Continuous variable transmission (CVT) Theory:- An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a light utility vehicle (LUV), a quad bike, or simply a quad, as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); is a vehicle…
31 Jan 2023 03:05 PM IST
Simulink Model of Washing Machine
Study 1: Simulink Model of Washing Machine In this modeling part the input power & water supply is in ON condition, so after this successfully executed then soaking will happen and after that washing will take place, later rinsing and finally drying will be done. Study 2: Simulink model for Gear Shifting Gear…
31 Jan 2023 03:05 PM IST
Simulink model of Doorbell using Solenoid Block
Study no 1:- Simulink model of Doorbell using solenoid block In this model to feed the input , pulse generator block is created with inputs given as for amplitude as 4, to achieve 2 seconds of phase delay & 2 seconds to ring given time period as 4 seconds with pulse width 50% This is the input signal…
31 Jan 2023 03:04 PM IST
Rankine cycle Simulator
clear allclose allclc % Rankine Cycle Simulatorfprintf('Rankine Cyclen')fprintf('1-2 is Isentropic Expansion in Turbinen')fprintf('2-3 is constant pressure heat removaln')fprintf('3-4 is Isentropic compression in pump n')fprintf('4-1 is constant pressure heat addition in boilern') % Entering the input data for calculation…
31 Jan 2023 03:03 PM IST
Parsing NASA thermodynamic data
clear allclose allclcDATA = fopen('THERMO.dat','r');fgetl(DATA);temperature_line = fgetl(DATA);temp_split = strsplit(temperature_line,' ');global_low_temp = str2double(temp_split{2});global_med_temp = str2double(temp_split{3});global_high_temp = str2double(temp_split{4}); % Skipping the three lines for s = 2:4tline = fgetl(DATA);end…
31 Jan 2023 03:03 PM IST
Genetic Algorithm
clear allclose allclc % Defining our search spacex = linspace(0,0.6,150);y = linspace(0,0.6,150);num_cases = 50; % Creating a 2-Dimensional mesh[xx, yy] = meshgrid(x, y); % Evaluating stalagmite functionfor i = 1:length(xx)for j = 1:length(yy)input_vector(1)=xx(i,j);input_vector(2)=yy(i,j);f(i,j) = stalagmite(input_vector);endend…
31 Jan 2023 03:02 PM IST
Solving second order ODEs
% Solving 2nd Order ODEclear allclose allclc %inputsl = 1;m = 1;b = 0.5;g = 9.81; theta_0 = [0;3]; %time plotst_span = linspace(0,10,250); %Solution for ODE[t,results] = ode45(@(t,theta) ode_function(t,theta,l,m,b,g),t_span,theta_0); %plottingfigure(1)plot(t,results(:,1))hold onplot(t,results(:,2))xlabel('time');ylabel('plot');legend('angular…
31 Jan 2023 03:02 PM IST
Robotic Arm Challenge
%Inputs l1 = 1;l2 = 0.5;theta1 = linspace(0,90,10);theta2 = linspace(0,90,10); ct=1;for i = 1:length(theta1)THETA1 = theta1(i);for j = 1:length(theta2)THETA2 = theta2(j);x0 = 0;y0 = 0; x1 = l1*cosd(THETA1);y1 = l1*sind(THETA1); x2 = x1 + l2*cosd(THETA2);y2 = y1 + l2*sind(THETA2); % Plottingplot([x0 x1],[y0 y1],[x1 x2],[y1…
31 Jan 2023 03:02 PM IST