PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

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A brief summary of how you have
Competency Element episode(s)
applied the element
where the
element is
addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
I researched how a four-stroke engine 1.3.1
works. I studied the position of the
piston during each cycle. I researched
on how the piston transferred the energy
created during the power cycle using the
connecting rod and the crankshaft. Also,
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory-
I learned about various components
based understanding of the making the piston. I learned about
underpinning natural and piston pins, piston rings, piston crowns,
physical sciences and the etc.
engineering fundamentals 2.3.1
applicable to the engineering
discipline

Grinding is the process of converting 3.3.1

PE1.2 Conceptual understanding
of the mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics and computer
and information sciences which
underpin the engineering
large sized objects into smaller particles
ranging from few millimeters to
nanometers.
1.3.3
I made use of the allowable stress of the
material and Grashoff’s formula to
realize the depth of the piston crown. I
assumed the power and pressure of the
engine to perform the calculations. I
 realized the radial thickness and axial
thickness of the piston ring. I used these
thicknesses to further calculate the
required dimension of the top land, ring
land and the barrel thickness.
discipline
2.3.3

I found that the grinding process is 3.3.3

based on the principle of shear force.

I found that the piston crown 1.3.5

temperature would exceed 200℃. I
comprehended that the compression
ratio for a petrol engine would be
around 10:1 and the pressure on the
piston during the compression and
PE1.3 In-depth understanding of power cycle would be around 4 MPa.
specialist bodies of knowledge 2.3.2
within the engineering discipline

I learned that the shear force resulted 3.3.2

due to abrasive surface breaks the
objects and converts it into smaller
particles.
PE1.4 Discernment of 1.3.4
knowledge development and I simulated the ANSYS geometry for
research directions within the von-mises stress and total deformation. I
examined the results obtained and
engineering discipline realized that the strength for both the
materials were similar but the
deformation for the Al-GHY-1250 was
less compared to A4032. After
analyzing the results, I concluded that
Al-GHY-1250 was the better material
comparatively.

2.3.4

For designing frame of the machine, I 3.3.4

selected mild steel because of its high
strength and good machinability. For
nut and bolt, I selected high carbon steel
 because of its high strength and
resistance to corrosion.
To achieve the aim of the project, I 1.3.3
selected a lightweight and high strength
material. I compared density, tensile and
compressive strength, and thermal
conductivity during the selection of the
material. I looked into the commonly
used piston materials like cast steel,
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual forged steel, cast iron, cast aluminum
factors impacting the engineering and forged aluminum compared them.
discipline After contemplation of the material
based on the required criteria, I
nominated two aluminum alloys
2.4.1

Using a motor for powering the grinding 3.3.3

machine can increase its productivity
and decrease requirement of the human
effort.
The primary goal of conducting this 1.3.4
project was to design and perform static
PE1.6 Understanding of the structural analysis of an ICE piston.
scope, principles, norms,
2.3.5
accountabilities and bounds of
contemporary engineering
3.3.5
practice in the specific discipline

I changed the size of the element. I 1.4.1

changed the element size to 5 mm and
convergence center to fine to enhance
mesh quality. I performed the
simulation and found that the stress
PE2.1 Application of established values had decreased and the
engineering methods to complex deformation had also been reduced. I
solved the poor mesh quality and
engineering problem solving
therefore poor result issued by changing
the element size and improving the
quality of mesh.
2.4.1
 Using power and rpm of motor, I 3.4.1
determined torque of the motor. Then I
calculated design power of grain
grinding machine using rated power of
motor and correction factor 1.2. Using
data book of machine design, I selected
A type belt for transmitting power. I
obtained pitch width, nominal top
width, nominal height and minimum
pitch diameter of small pulley using
data book.
1.3.4
I applied the materials to the CAD
model of the internal combustion engine
(ICE) piston and completed the meshing
of the piston. I applied the boundary
condition to the piston following the
mesh generation. I used frictionless
support at the piston pin hole and used
PE2.2 Fluent application of the required pressure and temperature as
engineering techniques, tools and the simulation condition for the
analysis.
resources
2.3.4

3.3.4
I created 2D model of funnel-shaped
hopper and extruded the 2D model for
preparing 3D model of the hopper.
Similarly, I prepared models of motor,
stone, long bolt and nut, pulleys and
handler.
. I made a 3D model from this 2D 1.3.5
sketch by using the ‘revolve’ function
present in SolidWorks. This function
would create a solid 3D model of the
required thickness. I had used the mid-
PE2.3 Application of systematic point of the cross-section as the
engineering synthesis and design reference for the revolve. After that, I
processes sketched a circle equivalent to the piston
pin diameter on the face of the piston.
2.3.5

I analyzed grain grinding machine of 3.3.5


PE2.4 Application of systematic
approaches to the conduct and
management of engineering
projects
PE3.1 Ethical conduct
professional accountability
PE3.2 Effective oral and written I
stone using FEA. I brought design of
grain grinding machine to ANSYS and
generated meshing of the machine. Then
I assigned properties of materials of the
grain grinding machine. Then I assigned
boundary conditions of the grain
grinding machine and analyzed the
design.
I scheduled meetings at regular intervals 1.4.2
in order to examine the work, exchange
ideas, and resolve any issues that arose.
Furthermore, I identified the order of
tasks to be completed, split them into
minor tasks, and distributed them to
each project member
2.4.2
I talked about the project's progress and 3.4.2
the technical issues that this project had.
I compiled the findings of the design
and analysis and drafted the final project
report.
1.7
I read the ISO 6621-1:2018 code to
learn and understand the vocabulary
linked with the piston of an internal
combustion engine. Additionally, I
reviewed the ISO 6621-5:2013 to find
the quality aspects of piston rings.
and 2.7
I explored and studied the IS 2122-2 3.7
(1991) code for selection of standard
belts, nuts and fasteners. Moreover, I
reviewed ISO 603-14:1999 to find the
several types of abrasive products and
their advantages.
improved my managerial and 1.6
 communication skill after completing
this assignment. In order to solve the
issues in this project, I learned how to
interact with people.
2.6

communication in professional 3.6

I coordinated several aspects of the
and lay domains
overall project's work. Following a
conversation with the project
supervisor, I established the program
objectives and a number of tasks, which
I then allocated to project team
members.

1.5
I improved the quality of the mesh by
reducing the element size and using fine
convergence center as the parameters
for meshing. Improving the mesh
quality also helped improve the
accuracy of the results. Furthermore, I
reduced the excessive number of piston
rings to control the deformation at the
piston lands.
PE3.3 Creative innovative and 2.5
proactive demeanor
3.5
I used larger diameter of handler for
designing mechanized grain grinding
machine. Using larger diameter of
handler decreased stress on the handler.
I prepared holes on pulley and stone of
grain grinding machine to be aligned to
each other properly so that there would
not be high stress on bolts connecting
the two parts.
PE3.4 Professional use and 1.6
management of information I conducted a detailed study of the
project and conveyed my findings and
opinions with my colleagues. I
scheduled meetings at regular intervals
in order to examine the work, exchange
 ideas, and resolve any issues that arose
2.6

I talked about the project's progress and 3.6

the technical issues that this project had.
I compiled the findings of the design
and analysis and drafted the final project
report.
1.6
I kept my supervisor up to date on the
project's progress and sought his
guidance when an issue arose. By doing
so, I was able to meet the project
deadline.
PE3.5 Orderly management of
self, and professional conduct 2.6

During the completion of this job, I 3.6

resolved technical issues that members
had. I talked with my seniors and
coworkers about how to solve the
project's technical problems.
I identified the order of tasks to be 1.6
completed, split them into minor tasks,
and distributed them to each project
member. In addition, I set a time limit
for each work and created a pleasant
environment for members to accomplish
the assignment.
PE3.6 Effective team
membership and team leadership 2.6

I developed project management and 3.6

interpersonal skills. I learned how to
communicate with others for solving the
problems in this project. I worked as a
team and improved the productivity of
the team.