Remote controlled material handling robotic crane for Bomb squads

On July 27th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 79 Comments | Posted in Mechanical Engineering Projects, Mechanical Seminar Topics, Robots

It might be just a box of tools or a suitcase someone lost, either way suspicious unattended packages are reason enough to clear Airports, Shopping malls or the whole neighborhood. But while most humans are evacuated from the potential blast zone, one team is doing just the opposite. They are coming in for a closer look! And yes, you guessed it.  It is the Bomb squad. But the men in the bomb squad dare not get too close! In the past, they would have been forced to risk their lives inching ever closer to a device that could detonate at any moment.  But now, they need not put their life at stake. It is time to change working the dangerous way. That is, by hand!

All… Read the rest

Fire Fighting Robot

On July 26th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 113 Comments | Posted in Mechanical Engineering Projects, Mechanical Seminar Topics, Robots

A robot system for fire fighting in tunnels

Different kinds of accidents are possible in a tunnel but, accidents involving fire are the most dangerous of all. If it is not possible to extinguish the fire in minutes, it would be so hot that human life will be at risk. But, one of the biggest fears among emergency personnel who should respond to tunnel fires is the possibility of finding hazardous material fueling fire! That was exactly what happened on the 13th of May,1949 which resulted in the Holland tunnel fire. When something as grave as that happens, there is threat to life not only because of the rampaging fire but also because of the toxic materials. In such a situation it is best to leave… Read the rest

Pneumatic paper cup forming machine

On July 25th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 172 Comments | Posted in Mechanical Engineering Projects

“Pneumatic paper cup forming machine” is a wonderful project topic for mechanical engineering students.

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.

Advantages of using a pneumatic machine:

1)    Lower cost than Hydraulic Machines

2)    Works on air which is freely available.

3)    Compact when compared with Hydraulic Machines

4)    Energy can be controlled… Read the rest

Solar Powered Air Conditioner

On July 24th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 303 Comments | Posted in Mechanical Engineering Projects, Power & Energy

Summer is the time when you wished you had an Air Conditioner. But, you would rather detest the idea because of the staggering electricity bills you would get once you start using the AC. And it would be a miracle if you could use an AC without paying those hefty electricity bills. In that case, it seems a miracle has just happened!

How about utilizing the free energy of the sun to power up your AC?

The hottest months usually, happens to be also the sunniest. You can use the scorching summer heat to actually remove the heat from your room with the help  Photovoltaics (PVs) to power your AC. Photovoltaics are collection of cells which have photovoltaic material that makes use solar radiation… Read the rest

Over speed indicator and Accident Avoidance systems in a four wheeler

On July 18th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 148 Comments | Posted in Automobiles, Mechanical Engineering Projects, Mechanical Seminar Topics

Except for the Autobahn in Germany, almost all roads have specific speed limits. And it is difficult for the driver to always look out for speed limits signs and adjust his speed accordingly. Over speed indicator is a device that tells the driver if he is exceeding the particular speed limit. With the over speed indicator in your car you can be sure that you are not going get yourself booked for over speeding. The system has a computer which stores the speed limits of different areas. The GPS in the system feeds the exact location of the car to the computer which looks up in its database to determine the permissible speed for the area and limits the car within the allowable speed.

Accident Avoidance… Read the rest

Wall Climbing Robot (WCR)

On July 17th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 47 Comments | Posted in Mechanical Engineering Projects, Mechanical Seminar Topics, Robots

You would rather hesitate to do the inspection and maintenance in a typically dangerous environment like the exterior of a tall building or a nuclear facility and pray to God to provide for someone else to do the same. Well, consider your prayers answered! A wall climbing Robot is willing to go through the trouble so that you can still keep smiling!

But, the idea of developing a wall climbing robot is always held back by the mighty force of GRAVITY!

And BEWARE. This won’t be an Easy Project for you. But this definitely is a fantastic Mechanical Engineering Seminar Topic, especially if you can demonstrate how it defies gravity.

You need to move against gravity to accomplish the task. Adhesion is… Read the rest

Adaptive Cruise Control System

On July 16th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 11 Comments | Posted in Automobiles, Mechanical Seminar Topics

There is no denying the convenience of cruise control. Conventional cruise control systems however, are not always practical when it comes to driving in moderate traffic. Whenever the vehicle in front of you is moving slower than you are, you need to depress the brakes and de-activate the system.  When traffic clears you need to press the accelerator, return to the desired speed and reset the cruise control.

Not very convenient, huh?

Imagine a cruise control system that not only controls your speed, to match the cars ahead of you but also controls the braking as well. Car companies like Daimler Chrysler, BMW, Jaguar, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Volvo and Ford have found the technology!

Using advanced Radar technology, Adaptive cruise control automatically… Read the rest

Fabrication of Spark plug testing machine

On July 16th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 21 Comments | Posted in Automobiles, Mechanical Engineering Projects

This is a simple mechanical engineering project which can be executed at low cost.

Construction

A Spark plug tester essentially consists of a metallic portion followed by something that looks almost similar to a Spark Plug and a connecting port in a tubular arrangement.

Fabrication of Spark plug testing machine

What does the tester do?

The Spark plug tester performs the following functions to check the proper working of the Spark plug.

1. Checks if the Spark plug is accepting current from the wires that go to the spark plug.

2. Proper firing of the Spark plug

The main idea of using a spark plug tester is to avoid the removal of the spark plug and testing it. This leads to saving valuable time.

How does it perform the above functions?

a)     Testing the wires:… Read the rest

Magnetic Levitation Train

On July 15th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 54 Comments | Posted in Mechanical Engineering Projects, Mechanical Seminar Topics

Love to turn a 45 minute car ride to an 8 minute blur?

China was the first to country to have an up and running Maglev you could buy tickets to. Back in 1979 the Germans developed the 1st Magnetic levitation (Maglev) train.  The first to overcome the limitation of wheel and rail, because the rail moves entirely without contact!

This is a wonderful topic for your mechanical engineering seminar as well as project if you dare to make a working model.

The functions of the wheel and rail on a normal rail road including support guidance propulsion and braking are accomplished through an electro magnetic levitation and propulsion system. The mechanics have been replaced by electronics. Support Magnets draw the vehicle… Read the rest

Automatic Multi-level parking (AMLP)

On July 8th, 2010 by CJ Samson | 13 Comments | Posted in Automobiles, Mechanical Engineering Projects

What if you had a foot print area of 50X50 feet and you were supposed to park 200 cars in it?

After a while of using your grey cells, you would possibly stumble upon this idea called Multi-level car park (MLCP) . The idea of a structure designed particularly for Automobiles, having a number of floors or levels so as to facilitate parking.  Just the way people stack up houses to make flats! Putting one over the other so as to maximize the use of the available space.  In a MLCP you would have to seek a vacant parking slot and park your car exactly in the space provided and it might turn out to be an issue for amateur drivers! Moreover, retrieval of the car… Read the rest

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