Engineering Project Documentation and Reflections

This assignment requires detailed documentation of three specific engineering projects (Career Episodes), highlighting the application of various professional engineer competencies. Each episode is linked to performance evidence (PEs) demonstrating skills like effective communication, creativity, information management, self-conduct, and teamwork. The document aims to showcase the candidate's abilities and experience in a structured and comprehensive manner.

Summary Statement
Rudra Prasad Dahal

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 report focuses on the
functions of automobile
components.
2. This project report focuses
on the design and fabrication
of an All Terrain Vehicle.
3. This report focuses on the
gravity ropeway system of
Nepal.
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
1. I have used my knowledge
of the working principle of
camshaft, spark plugs,
crankshaft, timing belt, fuel
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.2

computer and information
sciences which underpin
the engineering discipline.
pump and water pump for
carrying out the reassembly
process.
2. Engineering dynamics
knowledge was used for
building the ATV. Proper
understanding of mechanical
engineering concepts were
needed for selecting and
designing the ATV brake.
3. I have used my knowledge
of engineering design for
designing the gravity ropeway
prototype. Strong numerical
skills were needed for carrying
out accurate calculations.
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 the
functions of all the components
such as engine, crankshaft and
camshaft of Maruti Suzuki Zen
Lxi model were understood
while working on this project.
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3.1

2. Various types of braking
systems were understood for
appropriately designing the
ATV.
3. The working mechanism of
gravity ropeway systems was
understood for enhancing the
existing system and alleviating
poverty in Nepal. Energy
conservation principle was
used for accurately calculating
the safest velocity.
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.1,
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. An intensive research work
was carried out to get an
insight into the steering
system, braking system and
suspension system of an
automobile. I also had to study
about the engine and the
possible breakdowns that can
occur.
2. I carried out relevant
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

research studies for gaining
knowledge regarding different
types of brakes that can be
used in an ATV.
3. The working mechanism of
gravity ropeway systems was
understood by carrying out
significant research studies.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.3,
CE 3.2.5 and CE 3.4.2
PE1.5 Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the engineering
discipline.
1. The dismantling process was
followed by the reassembly
process. After that, the
reassembled engine was tested.
Mechanical inaccuracies were
rectified by utilizing the
knowledge of mechanical
engineering.
2. Disc brake system was
chosen over drum brakes.
When a disc brake is exposed
to atmosphere then the
dissipation of heat is better.
Disc brakes are durable and
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

need less braking torque in
order to stop a vehicle. The
actuating force and braking
torque of various disc brakes
were compared. Maruti-800
disc brake was selected.
3. Knowledge of the principle
of energy conservation was
used for calculating the safest
velocity of the gravity
ropeway. An aerodynamically
stable and efficient design was
produced for the ropeway. The
saddle configuration, braking
system and thrust pillars were
also designed.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.1,
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.3
PE1.6 Understanding of the
scope, principles, norms,
accountabilities and bounds
of contemporary
engineering practice in the
specific discipline
I have understood the
principles, scope and norms of
mechanical engineering and
engineering dynamics for
accomplishing the project
objectives. I have understood
the working mechanism of the
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.3,
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,

braking system of an ATV. I
have been able to understand
the importance of advanced
technologies for improving the
existing gravity ropeway
system.
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. Mechanical engineering
methods were used for
solving various issues.
More engine mountings
were bolted on the car for
minimizing the high engine
vibration. The damaged
cap on the cylinder head
was replaced and the head
gasket was also changed
for solving the issue of
water leakage.
2. Fabrication methods
were used for re-
fabricating some
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5, CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.4
Career Episode 2: CE 2.2.3, CE
2.3.4 and CE 2.4.2

components in order to
carry out proper orientation
of the master and slave
cylinders. For connecting
the master cylinder to the
caliper in wheels, brake
hose, t-joints and hydraulic
brake switch were used.
3. The drum brake was
fabricated with a frictional
surface to control the
motion of the trolleys that
are used in a gravity
ropeway system.
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.
Mechanical engineering
methodologies and
techniques were used for
successfully carrying out
the project. SolidWorks
software was used for
designing the pedal
assembly of the ATV and
braking system of the
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

gravity ropeway. ANSYS
software was used for
performing simulation tests
of the ATV.
PE2.3 Application of
systematic engineering
synthesis and design
processes.
Engineering design
knowledge and skills were
used for developing an
ATV and a prototype
model of the gravity
ropeway system.
Dismantling and
reassembly processes were
used for getting an insight
into the functions of the
automobile components.
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
projects
Effective project schedules
and plans were developed
for executing the project
activities within a specified
time. Feasibility analysis
played a significant role in
the gravity ropeway
project. Testing of 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:
CE 3.3.1 and CE 3.3.3

ATV, prototype of
ropeway system and
reassembled components
of an automobile was
carried out after the
completion of previous
activities.
PE 3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional Accountability
I maintained an ethical
conduct throughout the
project. I ensured the
safety of the project team
members. I carried out my
duties according to the
project plan and was able
to complete the assigned
activities within the given
time.
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 excellent written
communication skills that
helped me to prepare
accurate technical
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

documents and project
reports. I also prepared
PowerPoint presentations
for demonstrating the
scope and other important
details of the projects.
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2.5, CE
3.2.3
PE3.3 Creative, innovative
and pro-active demeanour
1. Reverse engineering
concept was used for
carrying out the
reassembly process.
2. I inculcated one
hydraulic master cylinder
with two slave cylinders.
For locking the two
wheels, I made use of slave
cylinder in diagonal
position for enhancing the
safety of the vehicle.
3. I proposed an innovative
solution to resolve the
problem of communication
between two stations. I
Career Episode 1: CE 1.3 and
1.3.5
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3, CE 2.4,
CE 2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.2, CE 3.3
and CE 3.3.5

proposed an idea to use
two bulbs: green and red at
both the stations for
overcoming this issue.
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of information
Important project details
and test results have been
recorded in documents. I
have appropriately
organized and used useful
information for executing
the project activities.
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 was able to maintain a
professional conduct
throughout the tenure of
the project. I was able to
resolve conflict among the
project team members for
making sure that the
project activities do not get
disrupted.
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
I was able to promote
coordination and
Career Episode 1: CE 1.2.5, CE

leadership
cooperation among the
team members. I used my
leadership qualities for
motivating the team
members.
1.3.6 and CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE 2.3.5, CE
2.3.6 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE 3.3.6 and
CE 3.4.2