PROJECT IDEAS

1. Biomass Briquetting Machine

Abstract: Utilization of agricultural residues is often difficult due to their uneven and
troublesome characteristics. The process of compaction of residues into a product of higher
density than the original raw material is known as densification or briquetting. The main
objective of briquetting research is to develop improved heated-die screw-press biomass
briquetting systems, by reducing the electrical energy consumption by pre-heating biomass,
heating the die of the briquetting machine by means of a briquette-fired stove and by
incorporating a smoke removal system.

2. Piping network stress analysis by CAEPIPE

Abstract: The engineering discipline of piping design studies the efficient transport of fluid.
Piping system design and construction of any plant or services are time consuming, complex and
expensive effort. Designing of piping systems are governed by industrial/international codes and
standards. CAD packages like CAEPIPE have been developed for comprehensive analysis of
piping networks. This software makes use of finite element methods to carry out stress analysis.
This requires pipe system to be modeled before carrying out stress analysis. In CAEPIPE, if the
ratio of Maximum Stress Induced to Maximum Allowable Stress is below 1 then the pipe system
is safe else redesigning is required.

3. Pneumatic paper cup forming machine

Abstract: In a pneumatic system, energy is stored in a potential state in the form of compressed
air. Working energy is produced in a pneumatic system when the compressed air is allowed to
expand. So, in order to do work, a device is required which is able to supply an air tank with
sufficient amount of air at a desired pressure. This device usually happens to be a positive
displacement compressor. For best results double PE coated paper is used in the development of
cups. Since, in one side PU coated paper cups the paper becomes softened and the chances for
the beverage to leak out are high.

4. Automatic rain operated wiper

Abstract: The Automatic rain operated wiper system is a fully automation project where
manual effort is replaced in all degrees of automation. Rain operated motor is consists of
conduction sensor (Tough sensor) circuit, Control Unit, wiper motor and glass frame. The sensor
is used to detect the rain or water flow. There is any rain on the class, the sensor senses the rain
or flow water and giving the control signal to the wiper motor. The design of automated rain
operated wiper is based on an electronically controlled motor whose controls are actuated by the
presence of water droplets.

5. Automatic car covering system

Abstract: An automatic car cover is proposed which will opens itself with the help of push
button. It covers the whole car with a thin, but a strong material that not only protects the car
from rain, dust and mud (in parked situation) but, also from minor scratches. An assembly of
different diameter, concentric cylinders is used to form a hoisting pole and also, so that it could
be contained in small space when not in use. The cover material is attached to the top of the
innermost cylinder on both sides and to a rolling rod, which has the cover rolled on it. For the
accomplishment of our task we will be using a simple but dependable mechanism of rack-and-
pinion gears. A flexible rack is attached to innermost of the 4 concentric, different diameter
hollow cylinders. The pinion is attached to a motor, which derives its power from the car battery.
As the pinion moves, the rack moves and pushes the innermost cylinder upwards. The bottom of
every inner cylinder is attached to the top of the just outer cylinder, but providing the linear
motion between the two. When the rack moves, the innermost cylinder is pushed, which in turn,
after being completely hoisted makes the second inner cylinder to move. The After second the
third cylinder is hoisted and with it the complete four cylinder pole structure is formed. After
complete hoisting, whole structure is rotated along the rear parallel axis of the car. The cover
takes the shape of the car and the car is well protected. After complete hoisting, whole structure
is rotated along the rear parallel axis of the car. The cover takes the shape of the car and the car is
well protected. It is most suited for sports car, because sports car generally have open roof.

6. Fluid hydraulics operated robotic arm

Abstract: The basic concept used behind the operation is PASCAL’s LAW. This law states that
when a pressure is applied at one point of a fluid contained in a constrained volume, then the
pressure due to that force is equally transmitted to all the points of the fluid, which are acted
upon by the same pressure. Using the same principle, we applied pressure to fluid in syringe
which is transmitted to other end of tube which is connected to a syringe. This motion of the
syringe is used to move the links or parts of the mechanism which are attached to respective
syringes. Rack and pinion mechanism used to provide rotatory motion does its work smoothly
without any jerks or shocks and giving more degree of rotation and thereby increasing the area of
effect.

7. Design and fabrication of sugarcane bud chipper

Abstract: A sugarcane bud chipper is a machine that can remove buds from the sugarcane for
the plantation purpose so as to minimize losses as well as time, money and seeds. The device
consists of a platform, hemi sphere chipping knife, linkage system and handle. It is used to chip
out the bud from sugarcane for sowing purpose and for tissue culture. Novelty of the unit lies in
foot lever operated hemi sphere chipping knife which provides gentle cutting of bud without
extra loss of sugarcane during sowing. This ultimately gives higher income to the farmer by
utilizing the remaining portion of the chipped canes which can be used for juice extraction or
sugar production.