Project

(BEF 35703)
Semester II, Session 2014/2015
Project Work
1. P1. Design a 100W push-pull type 12VDC to 120VAC single pulse modulated
inverter.
2. P2. Design a dual axis programmed solar tracking system.
3. P3. Design a DC motor position servo with a maximum error of one degree.
4. P4. Design a PIC, relays and two-phase induction motor based position servo.
5. P5. Design an incandescent bulb light intensity controller with a LDR feedback.
6. P6. Design a small water jet height control system.
7. P7. Design a DC motor based inverted pendulum system.
8. P8. Design a temperature controlled hair dryer system.
9. P9. Design a temperature controlled small instant water heating system.
10. P10. Design a synchronous generator automatic voltage regulator.
11. P11. Design an intersection traffic lights controller with traffic sensors.
12. P12. Design a large LCD or seven segments displays based clock.
13. P13. Design a two stepper motors based large analog clock.
14. P14. Design a five sensors and a PC based weather station.
15. P15. Design a coins counting system.
16. P16. Design a store number of customers counting system.
17. P17. Design a touch less liquid soap dispenser system.
18. P18. Design a web based remote stepper motor controller and light sensor
reading system.
19. P19. Design a 48V PMG based wind turbine controller
20. P20. Design a MPPT controller for a PV module
21. P21. Design a Micro-hydro system load controller
22. P22. Design a 24V Air-X wind turbine controller
23. P23. Design a 1-axis solar tracking system
24. P24. Design a 48V linear dump load controller
25. P25. Design a ON/OFF type non-essential load controller
26. P26. Design a gas generator auto start/stop system
27. P27. Design a gas generator to 48V battery charging system
28. P28. Design a user ac load monitor to measure and record voltage and
current
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29. P29. Design a hybrid power system input & output currents monitor and status
indicator
30. P30. Design a lead acid battery monitor and fuel gauge

Project Objective
The objective of this project is to plan a proper and hierarchy of design process
which includes: the general product definition, specifications and requirements,
functional block diagrams, definition of specification of functional blocks for circuit
level synthesis and implementation, system integration, simulation or modeling,
testing and verification.

Project Outcomes
After completing the project, the students should be able to:
(i) Design the project with the consideration for a specific loading.
(ii) Present the findings analytically both in writing and oral formats.
Note: Students will be assessed in accordance with the (i) Programme Learning Outcome
10 (PLO 10), i.e. committed to Design, and (ii) Programme Learning Outcome 12 (PLO
12), i.e. committed to Environment & Sustainability. Refer to the given Assessment
Rubric Matrix.

General Requirements
Write a technical report to present your project outcomes.
Create a presentation video clip to demonstrate your group presentation. The
allowed video file formats are: .mpg, .wmv, or .avi only.
(iii) Submit the technical report and the presentation video clip (CD) latest by 7
June 2015, before 3.30pm.
(i)
(ii)

Rules of Project Work

Plagiarism:
(i) It is not allowed to utilise any parameter value that has been used by other
student.
(ii) It is not allowed to copy any drawing (even parts) developed by other student.
(iii) It is not allowed to copy any part of the technical article prepared by other
student.
(iv) However, it is encouraged to have discussion on the tasks given with other
students.

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Technical Report:
All findings and results have to be presented in a written technical report (single
column, 1.5 spacing, Arial with the font size of 12) (appendix is not counted). It
must be written in English only. The content of the technical report should at least
consist of the followings:
(i) Introduction
(ii) Literature review
(iii) Methodology show the block diagram and related flow of the project
methodology. Describe each step in brief.
(iv) Results and Discussion Discuss the findings comprehensively in which the
appropriate diagram(s) and/ or drawing(s) should be placed accordingly.
(v) Conclusion and recommendations Discuss the analysis of simple payback
period and return of investments.
(vi) Understanding on social, cultural, global and environmental
responsibilities
(vii) References At least 20 references that include conference papers, journals
and books only. No internet reference is allowed.
(viii) Wow factor
(ix) Appendix/ Visual aids - showing all presented technical drawing(s) and/or
schematic diagram(s).

Tasks
(a)
(b)

(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

Form your own task group for 5 persons maximum.

Perform systematic feasibility study of the given project title. The study should
focus on the proposal of division of the area/ section. Concern on the supply
reliability and safety (future expansion should be considered) should be put as
the study priority.
Recommend necessity enhancement strategies.
Prepare an organized technical report to present your findings and analysis.
Perform group presentation on your findings and recommendations.
Submit your technical report (must be in ring binding) before the mentioned
due date.

Project Deadlines:
Part 1 (16%) Design: Complete literature search and design the first version of the
required circuit and package. Submit a primary design document by the end of 2nd
week of the term.
Part 2 (8%) Simulation and Analysis: Complete circuit simulation in Multisim,
determine the power requirements, and design the required power supply by the end
of 3rd week.
Part 3 (16%) Implementation: Build system on a prototyping board and show a
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working prototype system with a first version of software/ PIC-code to the instructor
by the end of 7th week.
Part 4 (14%) Testing: Demonstrate a complete working system with final
software/PIC-code by the end of 9th week and submit a brief progress report.
Part 5 (10%) Finished Product: On or before the end of 11th week of the term,
demonstrate to the lecturer a fully working system and software in its finished form
and in its labeled package and submit a 1-2 page product brochure of your product.
Part 6 (16%) Design Demonstration and Verification: During the last week of the
term all design projects should be demonstrated and verified to any interested
individual during a scheduled lab session.
Part 7 (20%) Project Final Design Report: Submit a detailed final project design
report in pdf format and hardbound report.

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