Engineering Project Report and Reflection

This assignment focuses on reflecting upon personal experiences in engineering projects and aligning them with specific competency elements (PEs). The document details three Career Episodes (CEs) across various project stages, highlighting the application of communication, creativity, information management, self-conduct, and teamwork skills. Each CE is linked to relevant PEs, showcasing a clear understanding of professional competencies.

Summary Statement
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Professional Engineering: Summary Statement
Competency Element
A brief summary of how you
have applied the element
Paragraph number in the
career episode(s) where the
element is addressed
PE 1 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.
1. This project report focuses
on the application of hydraulic
hybrid system for increasing
fuel efficiency.
2. This report focuses on
building a hydraulic floor
crane.
3. This report focuses on the
development of movable
headlights with steering
system.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1,
CE 1.2.2 and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.1
and CE 2.2.3
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,
CE 3.2.2 and CE 3.4.1

PE1.2 Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics, and
computer and information
sciences which underpin
the engineering discipline.
1. Knowledge of various types
of hybrid vehicles, hybrid
technology and prototype
designing concepts were
required for carrying out this
project.
2. Conceptual understanding of
hydraulic cylinders and
solenoid valve was required for
designing the hydraulic crane.
3. Conceptual understanding of
steering mechanism and
steering system was needed for
accomplishing this project
work.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.3.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth
understanding of specialist
bodies of knowledge within
the engineering discipline
1. In-depth concept of hybrid
vehicles with hydraulic
technology was understood
while working on this project.
2. The working mechanism and
in-depth concept of hydraulic
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1,

cranes, hydraulic cylinder and
generator were understood for
designing the hydraulic crane.
3. The mechanism of rack-and-
pinion steering was understood
for developing a steering-
controlled-headlight-
mechanism.
CE 2.3.4, CE 2.2.5 and CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1,
CE 3.3.3
PE1.4 Discernment of
knowledge development
and research directions
within the engineering
discipline
1. I carried out a relevant
research work for developing
knowledge in the area of
hydraulic hybrid system.
2. I had to study various
components of the hydraulic
crane such as the hydraulic
tank, hydraulic cylinder and
hydraulic relief valves.
3. I had to carry out an
intensive research study for
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5,
CE 1.2.3 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3,

understanding the rack-and-
pinion steering gear
mechanism for effectively
carrying out this project.
CE 3.2.5 and CE 3.4.2
PE1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the engineering
discipline.
1. Hydraulic control valves
were used for controlling the
acceleration. Directional
selector valves were used for
reverse and forward directions.
For ensuring the safety of the
system, I used a high-pressure
relief valve.
2. The arc welding process was
carried out by me for the
permanent joints.
3. Knowledge of steering
system was needed for this
project. I have used my
knowledge of CATIA software
for developing a three-
dimensional design.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.1,
CE 1.3.1 and CE 1.3.3
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.1,
CE 2.3.1 and 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.3
PE1.6 Understanding of the I have understood the norms,
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,

scope, principles, norms,
accountabilities and bounds
of contemporary
engineering practice in the
specific discipline
principles and scope of
mechanical engineering for
achieving the objectives of the
project. I have been able to
enhance my knowledge of
hydraulic and hybrid
technology while executing the
project activities. I have also
understood the working
mechanism of steering system
and advanced technologies for
developing the movable
headlights with steering
system.
CE 1.3.1, CE 1.3.4 and CE
1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3,
CE 2.3.1 and CE 2.3.2 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3,
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2
PE 2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of
established engineering
methods to complex
engineering problem
solving
1. I have applied hydraulic
concepts and chose a
manual control system. I
chose to use mechanical
means such as hydraulic
cylinders over electronic
components for controlling
the throttle of the engine.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1, CE
1.3.4 and CE 1.3.5

2. I applied my knowledge
of hydraulic system and
fluid for overcoming the
issue of abnormal noise
due to aeration. I also
replaced the shaft seal of
the pump.
3. The faults in the
mechanical design by
rectified by me. I had used
CATIA software for
developing a three-
dimensional design.
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.4 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.1, CE
3.3.4 and CE 3.4.2
PE2.2 Fluent application of
engineering techniques,
tools and resources.
The techniques and
methodologies of
mechanical engineering
were used for
accomplishing the
objectives of the project.
CATIA software was used
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.3, CE
1.3.2 and CE 1.3.1 and Career
Episode 2: CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and
CE 2.3.3 and Career Episode 3:
CE 3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and CE 3.3.3

for creating a three-
dimensional design.
PE2.3 Application of
systematic engineering
synthesis and design
processes.
In the project of hydraulic
hybrid system to increase
fuel efficiency, I made use
of the regenerative braking
by using a check valve.
Directional selector valves
were also used for reverse
and forward directions. I
had also used a high-
pressure relief valve for
ensuring safety of the
system. Technical design
processes were used for
building a hydraulic floor
crane and developing a
steering-controlled-
headlight-mechanism.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.3 and
CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.2
PE2.4 Application of
systematic approaches to
the conduct and
management of engineering
I had undertaken a
systematic approach for
conducting and managing
the projects. I started the
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.3.2 and Career Episode 2:
CE 2.2.3, CE 2.3.1, CE 2.3.3 and
CE 2.3.3 and Career Episode 3:

projects
projects with the research
work and feasibility
analysis. After the
designing phase was
carried out, I moved to the
testing phase. After the
implementation process, I
carried out the technical
documentation process.
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.3
PE 3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional Accountability
I was able to maintain
ethical conduct throughout
the project. I ensured
timely completion of the
project activities.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.3.3 and CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.3, CE
3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral and
written communication in
professional and lay
domains
I have utilized my
excellent presentation
skills for preparing
attractive PowerPoint
presentation. I have also
used my written
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.2.5 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.5, CE

communication skills for
preparing project reports
and technical documents.
3.2.3
PE3.3 Creative, innovative
and pro-active demeanour
1. I had used hydraulic
cylinders and restrictive
flow valve. I had placed
restrictive flow valve
between the hydraulic
motor and the high-
pressure manifold for
controlling acceleration.
2. A hydraulic cylinder
was used for designing the
motor or actuator.
Innovative approach was
undertaken to solve
complex engineering
issues.
3. I had used the rack-and-
pinion gear mechanism
where the pinion is turned
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3 and
1.3.5
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3, CE 2.4
and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2, CE 3.3
and CE 3.3.5

by the steering wheel.
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of information
The essential project
details and research studies
were accurately
documented. I had
organized and managed to
effectively use the required
information.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3, CE
1.2.5, CE 1.4.2 and Career
Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE
2.4.2 and Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE 3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly management
of self and professional
conduct
I monitored the activities
of the other team members
and reported to the higher
authority in case of any
discrepancy. I rectified the
faults and mistakes for
ensuring the project
success. I also resolved
conflict among the team
members for continuing
the project.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.4.2, CE
1.2.5 and CE 1.2.3
Career Episode 2: CE 2.4.2, CE
2.2.3, CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.3.4 and
Career Episode 3: CE 3.4.2, CE
3.2.3 and CE 3.2.5
PE3.6 Effective team
membership and team
leadership
I had encouraged the team
members to cooperate and
coordinate among each
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5, CE
1.3.6 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.5, CE