STUDENT PROJECTS (Batch-3, 2014-15)
S.NO. / PROJECT ID / PROJECT TITLE / Project Details / AVL1. / B03-STW001 / Design and analysis of integrally and riveted stiffened metallic panel / /
2. / B03-STW002 / Design of a fuel tank for space vehicle / /
3. / B03-STW003 / Study & analysis of resin infusion process for thick curved panel / /
4. / B03-STW004 / Compounding of EPDM with aramid fibers / /
5. / B03-STW005 / Studying the low temperature thermo mechanical properties of an epoxy resin blend / /
6. / B03-STW006 / Design of a test bench for a MEMS-based micro-thruster / /
7. / B03-STW007 / Aero-thermal modeling and analysis of satellite fairings in continuum region / /
8. / B03-STW008 / Design and development of electronic control system for hydraulic lifting mechanism of wind turbine mould. / /
9. / B03-STW009 / Design and development of remote power monitoring of Wind turbines/ solar systems using GSM module. / /
10. / B03-STW010 / Measurement capability Study to evaluate repeatability & reproducibility Errors / /
11. / B03-STW011 / Synthesis of substituted hexagonal nano ferrites / /
12. / B03-STW012 / Satellite orbit computation using GPS observables (code or pseudo ranges) / /
13. / B03-STW013 / Development of low shear modulus rubber / /
14. / B03-RIW001 / RC PWM electronic drive with variable frequency / /
15. / B03-RIW002 / Wireless data transmission (multi channel) / /
16. / B03-RIW003 / Designing of clinostat / /
17. / B03-RIW004 / DnD of miniature Quadrotor / /
18. / B03-RIW005 / Path planning with obstacle avoidance using simultaneous mapping and localization (SLAM) / /
19. / B03-RIW006 / Simulator development of free floating space manipulators and its animation in MATLAB environment / /
20. / B03-SEW001 / Design and development of a reliable solar array drive assembly electronics (SADA-E) / /
21. / B03-SEW002 / Multi-body flexible analysis of solar panel and hinge / /
22. / B03-SEW003 / Study of single event Upset (SEU) mitigation techniques for any FPGA / /
23. / B03-SEW004 / Design and analysis of a reliable power conditioning unit (PCU) based on maximum power point tracking (MPPT) scheme for space applications / /
24. / B03-SARW001 / Development of platform independent mobile GIS application for offline navigation and location based services / /
25. / B03-SARW002 / GIS analysis & modeling of Urban sprawl to model the future requirements of socio-economic parameters through decision support system (DSS) and multi criteria analysis (MCA) / /
26. / B03-SARW003 / Mapping of glaciers for Indus river basin / /
27. / B03-SARW004 / Satellite based water quality assessment / /
28. / B03-SARW005 / Status of banned pesticides in Pakistan / /
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW001) / DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF INTEGRALLY AND RIVETED STIFFENED METALLIC PANEL.
OBJECTIVES / Determine the Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) for integrally and riveted stiffened metallic panel using Finite Element Method.
PROJECT OUTLINE / 3-D finite element modeling of both types of stiffened panel would be carried in ANSYS and then detailed FEA would be performed. SIF would be calculated for both types of panels using ANSYS. Crack growth characteristic of both types of stiffened panel would be compared and finally load bearing capability of both types of stiffened panel would be calculated.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / ANSYS Mechanical
DELIVERABLES / Comprehensive report including literature survey, Finite Element Analysis and Simulation Results, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 01 year
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW001) / DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF INTEGRALLY AND RIVETED STIFFENED METALLIC PANEL.
OBJECTIVES / Determine the Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) for integrally and riveted stiffened metallic panel using Finite Element Method.
PROJECT OUTLINE / 3-D finite element modeling of both types of stiffened panel would be carried in ANSYS and then detailed FEA would be performed. SIF would be calculated for both types of panels using ANSYS. Crack growth characteristic of both types of stiffened panel would be compared and finally load bearing capability of both types of stiffened panel would be calculated.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / ANSYS Mechanical
DELIVERABLES / Comprehensive report including literature survey, Finite Element Analysis and Simulation Results, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW002) / DESIGN OF A FUEL TANK FOR SPACE VEHICLE
OBJECTIVES / To design a Spherical Flange-type fuel tank for Space vehicle
PROJECT OUTLINE / Space vehicles need a thrust generation element for its attitude control and maneuvering. This thrust is normally generated by expanding a pressurized fuel, gas or it combustion/decomposed products through thruster nozzles. The pressurized fuel or gas is stored in a fuel tank.
In this project, i) a spherical flange-type fuel tank is to be designed for 10litre capacity with MEOP of 35bars and ii) Detailed FEA of designed fuel tank is to be carried out on any available FEA solver.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / Any FEA and CAD software
DELIVERABLES / Fuel tank design
FEA simulations data
Report/thesis, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 01 Year
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW003) / STUDY & ANALYSIS OF RESIN INFUSION PROCESS FOR THICK CURVED PANEL.
OBJECTIVES / To determine the infusion process potential for manufacturing of thick composite laminate through VARTM technique.
PROJECT OUTLINE / Defect free manufacturing of thick composite parts through VARTM method is difficult task in terms of infusion process strategy and composite strength. VARTM process is dictated by Darcy’s law which includes pressure difference, permeability as key process parameters. In this study, permeability in the direction of thickness will be focused and determined with suitable combination of fiber orientation and process strategy. Fiber orientation would have value of 0°, 90° & ±45° while process strategy would include the use of inter-laminar flow media, resin injection points etc. Effect of inter-laminar flow media, ply-drop and wrinkles on structural strength would also be addressed.
Study would include process simulation using software and part manufacturing via VARTM technique, part inspection and structural testing.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / VARTM setup
Infusion simulation software
DELIVERABLES / Report defining the suitable condition for the manufacturing of thick composite section using best infusion strategy, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 12 months
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW004 ) / COMPOUNDING OF EPDM WITH ARAMID FIBERS
OBJECTIVES / Development of EPDM based rubber formulation with following properties;
a. Tensile Strength > 3Mpa,
b. Tensile Strain > 200% Mpa and
c. Specific gravity < 1.1
PROJECT OUTLINE / In the research project, reinforcement of EPDM with aramid fibers to get the required mechanical properties is required.
EPDM is amorphous elastomer and exhibits weak mechanical properties. Reinforced fillers such as silica, carbon black, aramid fibers etc and other additives are generally added to enhance the mechanical properties of EPDM. One of the most important characteristics of EPDM is their ability to accommodate large quantities of fillers and other additives without affecting process ability and without creating unnecessary instability in the composites. Therefore, EPDM can easily be compounded with various concentration of aramid fiber to get the desired properties.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / Rubber Mixing Mill, Rubber curing facility, Tensile Testing Machine, MDR,
DELIVERABLES / Report Thesis, paper, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 12 months
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW005) / STUDYING THE LOW TEMPERATURE THERMO MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AN EPOXY RESIN BLEND
OBJECTIVES / The objective of this project is to study the low temperature thermo mechanical properties of an epoxy resin blend.
PROJECT OUTLINE / In this investigation the dynamic mechanical properties of commercial epoxy based on TGDDM(Tetraglycidyl diaminodiphenylmethane) or Araldite MY721 and TGAP(Triglycidyl p-aminophenol) or Araldite MY0510 which are cured with an amine curative, 4,4-Diaminodiphenylsulphone(DDS) hardener are studied. These resin system are chosen because of their commercial importance in aerospace industry. Samples were prepared for each individual epoxy resin MY721 and MY0510 and three different blends of the two(75:25,50:50,25:75).with the help of DMA equipment, the analysis of Tg(glass transition) which is a key process in many material .
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / DMA(Dynamic mechanical analysis equipment)
DELIVERABLES / Detailed Report
Analysis Results / Properties, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 12 months
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW006) / DESIGN OF A TEST BENCH FOR A MEMS-BASED MICRO-THRUSTER
OBJECTIVES / To design a test bench capable of testing and measuring MEMS-based micro-thruster’s thrust between 0.1 to 1.0mN and impulse bits between 0.01 to 1mNs
PROJECT OUTLINE / The advent of MEMS and MEOMS has miniaturized the satellites in form of micro, nano- and pico or cube-satellites. Owing to their low manufacturing and launch cost these satellites are gaining popularity in space applications and research. MEMS-based micro-propulsion systems are also employed in these smaller satellites mainly for its attitude control. This project involves the design and analysis of a thrust test bench. The project will start with a detailed literature review of available test benches for small scale thrust measurements, their design concepts and working principles. Next step will involve designing of thrust test bench capable of testing and measuring thrust levels of 0.1 to 1.0mN and impulse bits between 0.01 to 1.0mNs (Further design details will be provided later). The final stage will include the analysis of designed test bench on any multi-physics solver for validating the test bench design and working.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / ANSYS Multi-Physics of any other multi-physics solver
DELIVERABLES / Comprehensive report
Design and analysis data, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 06 months to 01 year
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW007) / AERO-THERMAL MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF SATELLITE FAIRINGS IN CONTINUUM REGION
OBJECTIVES / Modeling and analysis of Aero-thermal loads on provided payload fairing
PROJECT OUTLINE / Payload fairings protect the satellite from the external aerodynamic loads, vibration, noise, temperature extremes, dirt, dust, rain, snow, and micrometeorites that may be encountered as the satellite is launched and accelerated through the atmosphere into space.
During acceleration of launch vehicle, fairings experience thermal loads. For proper designing of fairings, it is extremely important that these loads must be appropriately quantified and analyzed for aero-thermal heating.
Based on the available literature on aero-thermal heating, an empirical code would be developed/modified and validated through available experimental results. The same model will then be used for aero-thermal analysis of the provided fairing design.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / Matlab software / Fortran
DELIVERABLES / A computer code for aero heating analysis report, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 06 months to 1 year
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW008) / DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYDRAULIC LIFTING MECHANISM OF WIND TURBINE MOULD.
OBJECTIVES / To Develop a control system to Actuate hydraulic lifting Mechanism for mould of large wind Turbines Blade.
PROJECT OUTLINE / Design a complete control system for two arms of lifting mechanism
Implement Synchronization between two arms of mould lifting mechanism.
Implementation of safeties
Implementation of soft limits
Control system must be controllable by PC.
Proper data acquisition for control parameters
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / Solenoid controls Valves, Lab view, Mat lab.
DELIVERABLES / Control System for actuating lifting Mechanism. Control Software, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 10 Months
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW009) / DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF REMOTE POWER MONITORING OF WIND TURBINES/ SOLAR SYSTEMS USING GSM MODULE.
OBJECTIVES / To achieve remote power monitoring of installed wind turbines or solar modules along with health monitoring
PROJECT OUTLINE / Remote power monitoring using GSM link.
Remote health monitoring
Data collection and storage on a single data base for multiple sites
Storage and displaying software for data log.
Remote control access for emergency shutdowns of systems
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / Lab view, Mat lab, micro controllers, GSM Module
DELIVERABLES / Power monitoring system hardware and software report, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 10 months
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW010) / MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY STUDY TO EVALUATE REPEATABILITY & REPRODUCIBILITY ERRORS
OBJECTIVES / · To determine the capability of different measuring instruments
· To assess various Inspectors capabilities and skills
· To evaluate repeatability & reproducibility by varying components, inspectors, setups etc.
PROJECT OUTLINE / · Literature review
· Sample selection
· Data collection
· Experimentation
· Data Analysis
· Results & Conclusion
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / · Measuring instruments / gauges
· Minitab Software
DELIVERABLES / Thesis Report, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / 1 year
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW011) / SYNTHESIS OF SUBSTITUTED HEXAGONAL NANO FERRITES
OBJECTIVES / 1. Synthesis through energy efficient wet chemical route
2. Synthesis of Nano Particles
3. Characterization of synthesized ferrites
PROJECT OUTLINE / 1. Literature review
2. Selection of suitable metal cation for substitution
3. Synthesis of ferrite by wet chemical route
4. Characterization of synthesized ferrites
5. Study of electrical and magnetic properties
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / TG-DTA, FTIR, SEM, TEM, XRD, Pico Ammeter, Impedance Analyzer, Equipment for measurement of electrical & magnetic properties and related softwares.
DELIVERABLES / Thesis Report, Research Paper, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / One year
PROJECT TITLE (B03-STW012) / SATELLITE ORBIT COMPUTATION USING GPS OBSERVABLES (CODE OR PSEUDORANGES)
OBJECTIVES / Objective of this project work is computation of satellite orbit using GPS phase or pseudoranges observables.
PROJECT OUTLINE / The GPS observables (code and phase) can be used to compute the orbits of low earth orbiting (LEO) satellites employing kinematic approach of orbit determination, which is based on GPS satellite to satellite tracking. In this project, data from any available source (like CHAMP) can be utilized to compute the satellite orbit in Earth centered Earth fixed (ECEF) frame. ECEF coordinates then can be transformed to compute geodetic coordinates (latitude, longitude and altitude) of satellite.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE REQUIRED / The student opting this project work must have:
Strong skills in mathematics
Must have strong computational capabilities in any computational languages (MATLAB or C++)
DELIVERABLES / Computed orbit data of selected satellite under study, Pictures, Movie/Clip of project and Presentation
ESTIMATED DURATION / One Year