Career Development Report for Desklib

Read about the industrial training in Rana Sugars Limited and the synthesis and characterization of bio-degradable nano polymer composite. Learn about the objectives, roles, and accomplishments of the team members. Get insights into the machines and their specifications used in the sugar production industry and the alternative solution to plastics proposed by the team.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT REPORT
(CDR)

CAREER EPISODE 1
C.E 1.1 INTRODUCTION
Name of the project: Industrial Training in Rana Sugars Limited
Location of the project: [PLEASE FILL]
Project Duration: [PLEASE FILL]
Organization: [PLEASE FILL]
Role and Designation during the time: Trainee
C.E 1.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND
This project was my industrial training that I completed at Punjab, India in a sugar
production industry. I was working in a team and developed a set of objectives as a part of
crucial activities in our industrial training for all the team members. Following are the
objectives:
 To learn about various houses and the technologies being used in this industry
that can enhance my and our team’s mechanical engineering attribute.
 To complete the training within the expected timeline and gather all the
knowledge within that time span
 To analyze the sectors those might be improved or modified for increasing the
production and improving the current production and output of the industry.
The training was all about to survey and collect necessary data that can be used in my
mechanical profession. I was also introduced with the facts such as ecological requirements
for the production, seed materials, varieties, different houses, technologies, and many more. I
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analyzed and collected information of six different stations and three substations of the
boiling house those are listed below:
[1] Mill House
[2] Boiling House
a. Evaporation Station
b. Clarification Station
c. Pan Station
[3] Centrifugal Station
[4] Boiler House
[5] Power House
[6] Pump House
C.E 1.3 MY POSITION IN THE PROJECT
C.E 1.4 MY ROLE IN THE PROJECT
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Head of the Rana Sugars Limited
<Please fill name>
Training Supervisor
<Please fill name>
Trainer
<Please fill name>
Project Team
<Please fill name>
<Please fill name>
<Please fill name>
<Please fill name>
<Please fill name>

I was completing my training as the mechanical engineer and hence, my role was to
collect the relative information and understand the entire functioning of the industries
without failing. As a mechanical engineer, it was my responsibility to make sure that proper
and efficient strategies are being adopted by the industry that can maximize their production.
I looked after and evaluated the existing machines at the different houses and learn their
functioning under the guidance of the trainer. As a mechanical engineer trainee, I had to
understand the functioning an operations of all the machines and understand the required
specifications of all the machines being operated in the industry. Following are the machines:
Mill House Machines:-
a. Cane Carrier
b. Cane Unloader
c. Cane Chopper
d. Cane cutter
e. Cane Leveller
f. Cane Fibrizor
g. 3 Roller Mill
h. Belt conveyors
i. Juice Screen
j. Juice heaters
k. SO2 Gas Plant
l. Juice Sulphiter
m. Vacuum Filters and
n. And the Machines at the Evaporation and Boiling Plant
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PERSONAL WORK ACTIVITY
TECHNICAL DETAILS
C.E 1.5 Engineering Skills applied
The purpose of the project was to thoroughly evaluate and understand the working of
the sugar manufacturing industries and the various machine designs being used for the
production of the sugar. I went through all the houses and collected the relative information
of the machines, their functioning, and specifications.
C.E 1.6
I had to perform research before going blindly at the industry for analyzing the
current scenario and understand the functioning and operating of the industry. As a trainee it
was my responsibility to make sure that I get to know about each corner and functioning of
the machines being used for the final production of the sugar. The lifecycle of the industry
production includes the various activities from the cane unloading to the sugar production. I
gathered and learnt about the specifications of all the machines being used in the industry.
C.E 1.7 Accomplishment and task performed
The mill house was the heart of the entire industry functioning however, rest of the
sections were also of same importance and mechanical engineering support is always
required for the final delivery and production of the industry. I collected the specifications of
every machine as demonstrated in the following paragraph:
a. Cane Unloader
 Capacity: 5 tonnes
 No of cane Unloaders: 4
 Hoisting speed: 9mtr/min
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 Lift: 20lifts/hr
 Holding speed: 9mtr/min
 Cross travel speed: 15 m/min
 Long travel speed: 15 m/min
 Power: 50 hp each
 No.s of motor: 4 / unloader
Nod. 1
Type Slat
Width 2800 mm
46,000 mm
Total length 67,000 mm approx
Angle 18 Deg.on to chopper
Speed 3 -10 m/min
Chain type Roller
Drive Hydraullic drive
Make Hugglands
Model CB-280
b. Cane Chopper
No. Of Knives 48
R.P.M 300
Swing Dia 2000
Clearance 650 mm
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Rotation Reverse
Drive motor 500 HP Slip ring
Motor R.P.M 1460
Make Alstom
c. Cane cutter
No. Of Knives 96
R.P.M. 585
Swing Dia 2000
Type Swing Type
Rotation Reverse
Drive motor 2x800 HP Slip ring
Make Alstom
d. Cane Leveller
No. Of Knives 96
R.P.M 750
Swing Dia 2000
Clearance 175 mm
Rotation Forward
Drive motor 1x800 HP Slip ring
Make Alstom
e. Cane Fibrizor
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Type Swing type heavy duty
Hammers 192
Wt. of each hammer 22.5 kg
Swing dia 2200 mm
Drive 2x1500 HP
RPM 750
Anvil Clearance 25 mm
f. Belt conveyors
(BC1) No. 1
Type Belt
Width 2000 mm
Inclination 18 Deg
Length 16263 mm approx
Drive 20 HP motor(VFD)
Speed 10 – 30 m/min
No 1
Type Belt
Width 2000Mm
Inclination 20 Deg.
Length 30210 mm approx.
Drive 60 HP,1470RPM
VFD
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g. Juice Screen
No. Of Screen Four
Filtering Area 12 m2
Size 1550 mm X 2400 mm
Aperture size 350 microns.
h. Juice heaters
Duty / Juice SJ1 SJ2 SJ3 SJ4 CJ1 CJ2
Nos
Capacity, ton/hr 430 T 440 450 400 400 400
Inlet temp. (Juice) 68 80 94 96 96 100
Outlet temp (juice) 80 90 100 105 102 108
i. SO2 Gas Plant
Duty Juice Syrup Standby
No 01 01 01
Type Film Type Batch type Batch type
Make Digital utilities Digital engineers Digital engineers
Capacity, kg/hr 200 kg 200kg 200kg
j. Juice Sulphiter
Quantity 01 no.
Sutable for Capacity 300m3/hr
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Retention time 8 min.
Dia 4.5 mtr
Juice overflow height 2.1 mtr
Sparger Frp material
Pri-limer drive rpm 1440
Pri-limer drive hp 3.5 hp
Pri-limer gear ratio V-500, 20:1
k. Vacuum Filters and
Type Rotary
Size 14 ‘ x 28’
Filtering area 112 m2
Final rpm Variable approx . 4.5
Bagacillo screen size 5 mm & 6mm
Agitator drive 5 hp/1450
Drum drive 10 hp/1450
l. Machines at the Evaporation and Boiling Plant
Evaportaor:
Evaporator
Bodies
Type Heating
Surface
Nos. of
tubes
Size of tubes
(Mm)
Tube
Length
Vapour
pipe Dia
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(Mtr2) (Mm) (Mm)ID OD
I Effect Semi-kestner 2500 m2 4545 42 45 4080 1400
II Effect Robert 1800 m2 6656 42 45 2040 1100
II B Effect Robert 1000 m2 3692 42 45 2040 900
Ill Effect Robert 1500 m2 5540 42 45 2040 1100
IV Effect Robert 1000 m2 3692 42 45 2040 900
V Effect Robert 1000 m2 3692 42 45 2040 1100
C.E 1.8 Accomplishment and task performed
The collection and storage of the data and information was one of the complicated
task throughout the training session. I identified that recording the data of the specifications
and the calculations could be problem for successfully gaining the knowledge related to the
ongoing functioning of the sugar industries. I developed a spreadsheet where I collected the
above provided data related to the machines.
C.E 1.9 Identified issues and their solutions
I practiced my theoretical knowledge of the mechanical engineering for evaluating
and analyzing all the machines those where functioning in the different houses of the Rana
sugar production industry. I identified Pan Station as the most complicated phase throughout
the sugar production lifecycle. As a mechanical engineer, I identified the storage of the
different tanks those were being used throughout the industry. I also studied the two different
types of the calandria including fixed type and floating type that was being used for ‘A’
massecuite boiling and for graining of B&C Massecuite boiling.
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C.E 1.10 Collaborative work
The project was a collaborative success as it would have never been accomplished if
every team member had not contributed in the project. The guidance of the trainer was also
very effective in understanding the real facts behind the functioning and operations
throughout the industry. I took initiative through managing a routine that led us in
completing the training within the specified timeline without delay. We were the team of the
individuals from mechanical and electrical backgrounds and so, we had to establish an
effective communication regarding the sites those were considerable for the successful
training.
SUMMARY
C.E 1.11
The Rana sugar production industry was one of the productive industry in Punjab,
India and I decided to complete my industrial training. I used my theoretical knowledge
while moving throughout all the sites at the industry. I learned various aspects about the
specifications those are necessary for such machines those could alternatively deliver the
expected output. The expected output was to adhere the knowledge and learning related to
the functioning of the machines those are being used in the sugar industries. I also identified
that the devices being used are capable of providing more production however, the only
lagging factor for the production was the storage. Increasing the storage can be helpful in
allowing the Rana sugar industry to produce more sugar with the same machines.
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CAREER EPISODE 2
C.E 2.1 INTRODUCTION
Name of the project: Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Degradable Nano Polymer
Composite
Location of the project: SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Project Duration: [PLEASE FILL]
Organization: [PLEASE FILL]
Role and Designation during the time: Team Leader
C.E 2.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND
I considered the environmental issue being faced by the world and highlighted the
issues being faced by the individuals including high carbon foot print, non-biodegradability,
and the environmental issues due to the plastic materials. I took an initiative to propose an
alternative of the plastic that can be applicable in the real world that can replace the
conventional polymers. I was leading the team and it was my responsibility to develop the set
of objectives those could be adhered for managing and maintaining the pollution level to an
extent. Following set of objectives were developed:
 To propose an alternative solution of the plastics those have become the most
inevitable accessories in every aspect of the human beings.
 To add innovation that can manage its application as that is being practiced.
 To propose the benefits and applications of the PLA in the place of the
plastics.
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 To add Nano-Silica for managing the quality and application of the PLA in
the place of the plastics
 To deliver tests as per the ASTM standards
 To make sure that the developed product is biodegradable and have very less
impact on the environment.
C.E 2.3 MY POSITION IN THE PROJECT
C.E 2.4 MY ROLE IN THE PROJECT
 Support the literature
 Select the materials (I selected Poly Lactic Acid PLA, and Nano-Silica)
 Manufacturing process had five different sections and I managed the reheating of the
composite and injection moulding of the composite. I assigned the preheating of the PLA,
mixing of the dried SiO2 and PLA, and compounding of the SiO2 and PLA to other team
members.
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Head of the Department
<Please Fill Name>
Project Supervisor
<Please Fill Name>
Team Leader
<Please Fill Your Name>
Team Member
<Please Fill Name>
Team Member
<Please Fill Name>
Team Member
<Please Fill Name>

 I developed the plan for the successful delivery of the entire project and managed the
leadership attributes through regular communicating and developing the scopes and
objectives of the project.
 I had to perform the testing and collect the relative information that can prove that the
proposed product is capable of replacing the plastics and assuring environment
sustainability.
PERSONAL WORK ACTIVITY
TECHNICAL DETAILS
C.E 2.5 Engineering Skills Applied
I aimed at delivering a project that can be a replacement of the plastic and supports
the sustainability. The most crucial activity of the entire project was the selection of material
and I selected the PLA and Nano-Silica, the material that can deliver the project towards
success. PLA is a renewable source that is developed through sugar cane or corn starch. The
properties of Silicon oxide nanoparticles such as ability to functionalize with a range of
molecules and polymers, low toxicity, and their stability. It can be used with the PLA for
enhancing its property and allowing the application in the real world. I identified that after
adding silica gel, there are the possibilities that some of the moisture is left in the compound
and it can be a serious problem for the quality of the product, we were developing. I reheated
the composite at 75 0C for removing any of the left moisture. The next step was the injection
moulding that I delivered in three steps including injection, holding pressure and melting,
and ejection of the specimen. For the final report, testing was necessary and so, I performed
four different tests for proving that the developed product is feasible in the real world with
better performance than the plastics.
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C.E 2.6
We initiated the project through a research based on the literature review in manner to
be concentric and straight forward towards the delivery of the project. I found the proposed
material can be far better for the development of the product that can replace the plastic
composite materials and could easily decompose in a short period.
C.E 2.7 Accomplishment and Task Performed
Weight percentage of PLA was a necessary composition for assuring that the research
is delivered in an effective and efficient manner. I manufactured the PLA/SiO2 composite in
different compositions as listed below:
Composition Weight Percentage of PLA
Pure PLA 100%
PLA+ Nano Silica 97%
PLA+ Nano Silica 95%
PLA+ Nano Silica 93%
We followed the following steps for manufacturing the above composition:
• Pre- Heating of pure PLA at 75-85oC in Electric Heater.
• Mixing of dried PLA and Nano silica in the required ratios
• Compounding of PLA and Nano Silica.
• Re-Heating of compounded composite at 70-80oC in Electric Heater.
• Injection Moulding of Composites according to the ASTM standards.
Thereafter preheating was the sector of another team member that performed it
properly through setting the temperature and compounds properly. Following picture
describes the heating machine and the mixture sample:
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Figure 1: Pre-heating and mixture sample
The compounding process was completed after mixing the Nano Silica and PLA in
required ratios as demonstrated below ‘Weight ratio division’:
PLA (gm) Nano-Silica (gm)
Pure 1500 0
97% 1455 45
95% 1425 75
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93% 1395 105
The next step was compounding of Nano Silica and PLA that was also successfully
delivered by one of the team member. Thereafter, I reheated the compounded composite in
manner to make sure that the prepared composite is free from any moisture and can be
utilized for moulding the product that was the final step of this phase. Finally, the material
was moulded using the Injection moulding machine. I performed the moulding phase too,
that was successfully delivered in three different phases including injection of the developed
composite, holding pressure and melting, and ejection of the specimen.
C.E 2.8 Identified problems and their solutions
It was mandatory to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed project and hence,
evaluation was necessary for the evidence that the project being delivered feasible enough for
the real world practices. The final phase of the project was testing in which I used four
different testing procedures including tensile test, flexural test, shore hardness test, and
flammability test. The identification of the ductility of the composite was the major concern
for the delivered project and hence, I performed this test on the UTM (Universal Testing
Machine) according to the ASTM D 638 standard. The results were collected in the
following table:
Sl. No Sample Name Tensile Strength in MP
1. Pure PLA 53.697
2. 97% PLA + 3% Nano-silica 52.321
3. 95% PLA+5% Nano-silica 50.938
4. 93%PLA+7% Nano-silica 49.381
Table: Tensile test results
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I performed the graph of the performed tests and also took the image of the specimens
used for the test including it’s before and after pictures:
Figure 2: Before and after picture of the tensile specimen and graphical presentation
The next test was flexural test, as I highlighted that the stiffbess of the material needs
to be identified in manner to make it applicable for the real world. Following results were
gathered after the evaluation:
Sl.No Sample Name Flexural load in kN
1. Pure PLA 115.52
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2. 97% PLA+3% Nano-silica 124.50
3. 95% PLA+5% Nano-silica 117.60
4. 93% PLA+7% Nano-silica 113.90
Following is the image of the specimen on which the test was delivered:
Figure 3: Before and after picture of Flexural specimen and graphical presentation
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Thereafter, I performed shore hardness test that was helpful in measuring the
resistance of the material in addition to the hardness of the material.
S.NO SAMPLE Shore Hardness in
Duro meter
1. Pure PLA 80.00
2. 97% PLA+ 3% Nano-silica 81.33
3. 95%PLA+ 5% Nano-silica 82.23
4. 93%PLA+ 7% Nano-silica 82.88
I used the above data for plotting the following graph that can be helpful in better
understanding the tensile strength and hardness of the material:
Figure 4: Flexural test result comparison
The last experiment was the flammability test considerijng the identification of the
temperature at which the PLA will burn when subjected to fire as demonstrated in the
following sample:
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Figure 5: Samples after the Flammability Test
Following results were gathered after testing the specimen:
PLA% TIME IN SECONDS
100 33
97 25
95 22
93 17
Based on the above data, I plotted the following graph:
Figure 6: Flamability comparison graph
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C.E 2.9 Collaborative work
The project was a collaborative work of different individuals who were associated
with the different phases of the project. The project had three phases including literature
review, experimental work, and testing. I lead the team and hence, I was responsible for
assuring that every individual delivers their sector of job and contribute in the successful
delivery of the project. Every individual had to make sure that they successfully deliver the
project and make sure that the final delivery has positive results. The test being delivered
resulted positive and assured its application in the real world. The results stated that the
developed project has low tensile and high flexural applications with a short lifecycle (in
other words, it can be decomposed in much lower span than the plastics).
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SUMMARY
C.E 2.10
I contributed in the development of a product that can replace the plastics and thus,
protect environment from its bad impacts. The final results were positive and PLA with a
composite of Nano-Silica can be an effective and efficient product as the replacement of
plastics. I performed the experimental testing on the developed product and results were
positive as the results state that the product has high flexural applications and low tensile in
addition to the short term of life span. These properties make it perfect to be applicable in the
place of the plastics. The project was successfully delivered under my leadership, I made sure
throughout the project lifecycle that every team member successfully deliver their sector of
work through following the developed plan and guidance for successful delivery of the
project.
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CAREER EPISODE 3
C.E 3.1 INTRODUCTION
Name of the project: Analyzing the Quad Bikes Mechanical System Using Mathematical
Modelling and Vibration Analysis
Location of the project: [PLEASE FILL]
Project Duration: [PLEASE FILL]
Organization: [PLEASE FILL]
Role and Designation during the time: Team leader
C.E 3.2 PROJECT BACKGROUND
Quad bikes are in application in most of the sectors in present time and so, I chose the
project to analyze the mechanical system of the Quad bikes and propose the modifications
those could be helpful and effective in increasing the accuracy of the model. I used vibration
analysis and mathematical modelling for analyzing the mechanical system of the quad bikes.
I used various tools such as hand calculations, Microsoft Excel, Simulink, and Matlab for
performing the feasible and realistic results. I was leading the team as I had the experience of
leading a successful project. My first role was to develop the following set of objectives
those allowed the individuals to manage and deliver the project constraints in an effective
and efficient manner:
 To determine the operating parameters of the vehicle.
 To strictly follow the project plan that was developed by me in manner to
meet the project deliverables within the estimated time.
 To analyze the damping factor and spring stiffness.
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 To use the analysis for further refining the model and design of the quad bike
that is more reliable for the users.
 To analyze in both forced and free vibration considering the DOF models of
the quad bike.
 To examine the factors such as engine imbalance, road corrugation, and
resonance of the system while examining 1 DOF system.
 To manage the delivery of the project timeline and meet the expectation of the
final results
C.E 3.3 MY POSITION IN THE PROJECT
C.E 3.4 MY ROLE IN THE PROJECT
 I had to lead the team and make sure that every team member of the project is
engaged within the project with the primary role to develop the plan for the delivery of the
project.
 I decomposed the project into phases and assigned the different sectors to the
different individuals who were only responsible for the delivery of their delivery of the
project.
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Head of The Department
<Please fill name>
Project Lead
<Please fill your name>
Project Team
<Please fill names>
Pravin Kokate
Nitin Kulkarni

 I supervised the entire project and hence, it was easy for tracking the records for the
ongoing activities and the factors those might be lagging in the successful and efficient
delivery of the project.
 I had to use different analysis considering many factors and using three models in
manner to suggest the upgrades those could enhance the efficiency and output of the quad
bikes.
 I had to use both the time and frequency domain analysis for modelling the quad bike
to varying accuracy and varying DOF.
 Other than project management, I assigned myself with the responsibility of
modelling the system in the Simulink and repeat the analysis that was driven by another team
member while analyzing single degree of freedom.
 Finally, I had to use every Simulink model in the parts B, C and D in manner to
determine the performance of the quad bikes over the ramp at three different speeds including
10, 25, and 50 km/hr.
Personal Work Activity
Technical Details
C.E 3.5 Engineering Skills Applied
The scope of the project was to analyze the mechanical reactions and vibrations of the
Quad Bike those can travel along the road and or the ramp. I considered, it is necessary to
relate the road surface of the movement of the Quad Bike through the suspension that has
been fixed to the tyres and wheels of the in addition to the consideration of the other forces
and their responses upon the Quad bike. I selected the Yamaha Grizzly Quad Bike that has
the following specifications:
Engine
708cc, DOHC, four stroke, single cylinder,
liquid cooled
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Transmission Ultramatic® V-Belt
Chassis Dimensions
Overall Width 1230mm
Overall Length 2070mm
Overall Height 1253mm
Tires/Rear AT 26*10-12
Tires/Front AT 26*8-12
Suspension Rear Independent double wishbone, 232mm travel
Suspension Front Independent double wishbone, 193mm travel
Wheel Base 1250mm
Seat Height 918mm
Ground Clearance 288mm
Wet Weight 314kg
Fuel Capacity 18 litres
Engine
708cc, DOHC, four stroke, single cylinder,
liquid cooled
Transmission Ultramatic® V-Belt
Chassis Dimensions
Overall Width 1230mm
Overall Length 2070mm
Overall Height 1253mm
Tires/Rear AT 26*10-12
Tires/Front AT 26*8-12
Suspension Rear Independent double wishbone, 232mm travel
Suspension Front Independent double wishbone, 193mm travel
Wheel Base 1250mm
Seat Height 918mm
Fuel Capacity 18 litres
Ground Clearance 288mm
Wet Weight 314kg
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C.E 3.6 Accomplishment and Task Performed
I divided the project in six different phases or parts that include part A to E in which
every sector or phase different activity however, the ultimate goal was to analyze the
parameters of the quad bike over the ramp. These analysis were helpful and effective in the
adoption of the strategies those could improve the accuracy of the quad bike models. The part
A of the project was to identify and record the problem scope, assumptions and limitations
related to the project. The second part, part ‘B’ was the single degree of freedom where, we
draw the mathematical model schematic of the quad bike based on the schematic diagram as
shown below:
Figure 7: Representation of a basic 2D schematic Quad Bike
I had to model the system in Simulink and repeat the analysis points and thereafter, I
compared the Simulink results of the model along with the determined differences and the
theoretical calculations. The single degree of freedom model developed using Simulink is
demonstrated in the following figure:
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Figure 8: Linear Mode
I have also calculated the vibration response of the quad bike over time using the
same described Simulink model and following results were gathered in the form of the graph:
Figure 9: Displacement of quad bike at standstill
I also analyzed the effects of the small engine imbalance upon the stability of the bike
with an assumed value of 1000 rpm and of mass 200 grams in addition to the total stroke of
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150mm. Following graph is capable enough to demonstrate the Forced Vibration due to
engine
Figure 10: Force and Vibration of the quad bike due to engine running
Thereafter the same Simulink model was used for analyzing the three cases
considering the forced vibrations in the case of road corrugations.
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Figure 11: Displacement Analysis for road surface and quad bike at 10 Km/h, 25Km/h
and 50Km/h
C.E 3.7
The part B was my role to be completed and hence, after completing the part B, I
concluded that I selected the most appropriate value of the damping and appropriate spring
constant iterations using the programmed code in the Simulink Model. In manner to allow
the maximum comfort for the rider, the following values were selected. I selected the spring
constant value: 3*104 N/m and the damping values of 0.015 *104 Ns/m.
C.E 3.8 Identified issues and their solutions
The fair analysis was very necessary for the successful delivery of the project
considering the analysis and evaluation driven throughout the project. I considered the
stiffness value of 3.2 x 104 N/M remained consistent throughout the entire report when
modelling in Simulink and Matlab. During the assumption phase, I identified the damping
value through a range of 500-1000 N.s/m that kept changing throughout the project lifecycle
and thus, it can be considered as a variable value. I used both the values of the damping and
stiffness for modelling the ramp that was based on the real life behaviors of the bike.
C.E 3.9 Collaborative Work
The project was a collaborative success as it would have never been accomplished if
every team member had not contributed in the project. The guidance of the supervisor was
also very effective in understanding the real facts behind the identification of the mechanical
system and analysis of the quad bikes. I tried to take initiative through managing a routine
that led us in completing the training within the specified timeline without delay. We were
the team of the individuals from mechanical and electrical backgrounds and so, we had to
establish an effective communication regarding the sites those were considerable for the
successful delivery of this project.
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Summary
C.E 3.10
I achieved the aim of the report and successfully analyzed the quad bike by using
mathematical modelling and vibration analysis. I successfully supported the analysis through
the Microsoft word, Matlab, and manual calculations. For the successful deployment of the
project, I divided the project into three sections considering the successful deployment of the
analysis of quad bikes. The following are the sections those aim at reflecting at a real life
scenario of the speeds and thereafter, used three different speed values including 10km/hr,
25km/hr and 50km/hr.
1. Single degree of freedom
2. Two degree of freedom – Vertical two mass and vertical and pitch
3. Modelling of a ramp
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Summary Statement
These are the competency Units and Elements.
Competency
Element
A brief summary of how you have applied
the element
Paragraph number
in the career
episode(s) where the
element is addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1
Comprehensive,
theory-based
understanding of the
underpinning
natural and physical
sciences and the
engineering
fundamentals
applicable to the
engineering
discipline
I was working in a team and developed a set
of objectives as a part of crucial activities in
our industrial training for all the team
members
I considered the environmental issue being
faced by the world and highlighted the issues
being faced by the individuals including high
carbon foot print, non-biodegradability, and
the environmental issues due to the plastic
materials
I used vibration analysis and mathematical
modelling for analyzing the mechanical
system of the quad bikes
Career Episode 1
Career Episode 2
Career episode 3
PE1.2 Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics,
numerical analysis,
statistics and
computer and
information sciences
I was also introduced with the facts such as
ecological requirements for the production,
seed materials, varieties, different houses,
technologies, and many more.
I was leading the team and it was my
responsibility to develop the set of objectives
Career Episode 1
Career Episode 2
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which underpin the
engineering
discipline
those could be adhered for managing and
maintaining the pollution level to an extent
I was leading the team as I had the experience
of leading a successful project
Career episode 3
PE1.3 In-depth
understanding of
specialist bodies of
knowledge within
the engineering
discipline
I was completing my training as the
mechanical engineer and hence, my role was
to collect the relative information and
understand the entire functioning of the
industries without failing
I assigned the preheating of the PLA, mixing
of the dried SiO2 and PLA, and compounding
of the SiO2 and PLA to other team members.
I had to lead the team and make sure that
every team member of the project is engaged
within the project with the primary role to
develop the plan for the delivery of the
project
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PE1.4 Discernment
of knowledge
development and
research directions
within the
engineering
discipline
I had to understand the functioning an
operations of all the machines and understand
the required specifications of all the machines
being operated in the industry
I had to perform the testing and collect the
relative information that can prove that the
proposed product is capable of replacing the
plastics and assuring environment
sustainability
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I decomposed the project into phases and
assigned the different sectors to the different
individuals who were only responsible for the
delivery of their delivery of the project
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PE1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the
engineering
discipline
I had to perform research before going blindly
at the industry for analyzing the current
scenario and understand the functioning and
operating of the industry
I aimed at delivering a project that can be a
replacement of the plastic and supports the
sustainability
I supervised the entire project and hence, it
was easy for tracking the records for the
ongoing activities and the factors those might
be lagging in the successful and efficient
delivery of the project
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PE1.6
Understanding of
the scope, principles,
norms,
accountabilities and
bounds of
contemporary
engineering practice
in the specific
discipline
I gathered and learnt about the specifications
of all the machines being used in the industry
I reheated the composite at 75 0C for
removing any of the left moisture
I had to use different analysis considering
many factors and using three models in
manner to suggest the upgrades those could
enhance the efficiency and output of the quad
bikes
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PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of
established
I collected the specifications of every
machine
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engineering methods
to complex
engineering problem
solving
I performed four different tests for proving
that the developed product is feasible in the
real world with better performance than the
plastics
I had to use both the time and frequency
domain analysis for modelling the quad bike
to varying accuracy and varying DOF
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PE2.2 Fluent
application of
engineering
techniques, tools and
resources
I identified that recording the data of the
specifications and the calculations could be
problem for successfully gaining the
knowledge related to the ongoing functioning
of the sugar industries
I found the proposed material can be far
better for the development of the product that
can replace the plastic composite materials
and could easily decompose in a short period
I assigned myself with the responsibility of
modelling the system in the Simulink and
repeat the analysis that was driven by another
team member while analyzing single degree
of freedom
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PE2.3 Application of
systematic
engineering
synthesis and design
processes
I developed a spreadsheet where I collected
the above provided data related to the
machines
I manufactured the PLA/SiO2 composite in
different compositions
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I had to use every Simulink model in the parts
B, C and D in manner to determine the
performance of the quad bikes over the ramp
at three different speeds including 10, 25, and
50 km/hr
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PE2.4 Application of
systematic
approaches to the
conduct and
management of
engineering projects
I identified Pan Station as the most
complicated phase throughout the sugar
production lifecycle
I developed the plan for the successful
delivery of the entire project and managed the
leadership attributes through regular
communicating and developing the scopes
and objectives of the project
I considered, it is necessary to relate the road
surface of the movement of the Quad Bike
through the suspension fixed to the bike as
well as the tyres and wheels in addition to the
consideration of the other forces and their
responses upon the Quad bike
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PE3 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE3.1 Ethical
conduct and
professional
accountability
I also studied the two different types of the
calandria including fixed type and floating
type that was being used for ‘A’ massecuite
boiling and for graining of B&C Massecuite
boiling
I reheated the compounded composite in
manner to make sure that the prepared
composite is free from any moisture and can
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be utilized for moulding the product that was
the final step of this phase
I divided the project in six different phases or
parts that include part A to E in which every
sector or phase different activity however, the
ultimate goal was to analyze the parameters
of the quad bike over the ramp
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PE3.2 Effective oral
and written
communication in
professional and lay
domains
I took initiative through managing a routine
that led us in completing the training within
the specified timeline without delay
I performed the moulding phase too, that was
successfully delivered in three different
phases including injection of the developed
composite, holding pressure and melting, and
ejection of the specimen
I had to model the system in Simulink and
repeat the analysis points and thereafter, I had
to Compare the Simulink results with the
theoretical calculations and determine
differences if any
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PE3.3 Creative
innovative and
proactive
demeanour
I used my theoretical knowledge while
moving throughout all the sites at the industry
I used four different testing procedures
including tensile test, flexural test, shore
hardness test, and flammability test
I also analyzed the effects of the small engine
imbalance upon the stability of the bike with
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an assumed value of 1000 rpm and of mass
200 grams in addition to the total stroke of
150mm
PE3.4 Professional
use and
management of
information
I also identified that the devices being used
are capable of providing more production
however, the only lagging factor for the
production was the storage
I performed this test on the UTM (Universal
Testing Machine) according to the ASTM D
638 standard.
I concluded that Through the use of the
Simulink Model, and Iterations of the
programmed code the most appropriate spring
constant and damping value was selected
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PE3.5 Orderly
management of self,
and professional
conduct
I learned various aspects about the
specifications those are necessary for such
machines those could alternatively deliver the
expected output
I performed shore hardness test that was
helpful in measuring the resistance of the
material in addition to the hardness of the
material
I considered the stiffness value of 3.2 x 104
N/M remained consistent throughout the
entire report when modelling in Simulink and
Matlab
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PE3.6 Effective team
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team leadership
those were being used throughout the industry
The last experiment was the flammability test
considerijng the identification of the
temperature at which the PLA will burn when
subjected to fire
I tried to take initiative through managing a
routine that led us in completing the training
within the specified timeline without delay
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