Engine Design BMA3623

Semester 2 2016/17
 Each group is assigned with a type of production engine configurations.
Select a production engine with the configurations and write a case study report
which contains the following:
1. Kinematics and dynamics analyses
2. Main components designs analyses
3. Engine balancing analyses
4. Discussions:
1. Factors affecting the design
2. Life of the components
3. The discrepancy between prediction in analyses and actual engine
 List of names and appoint leader week 2.

Project topics and scope will be given in week 3.

Engine specifications & information in week 4.

Engine kinematics and dynamics analyses in week 5.

Report submission week 10.

Presentation week 12-14.

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 Assign group leader, whose responsible are:
Assigned each members task.
E.g.
1. Assistant
2. Programmer
3. Researcher
4. Designer
However, everybody must be involved in the analyses/calculations since it might come out in the
exam.
The leader will give contribution rating (in percentage for each member).And update the
weekly progress to the lecturer. He/she can also assign somebody else.

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Engine Design BMA3623
Semester 2 2016/17
 Engineering reports are formal documents
In many cases the report is the work product
Format and appearance is important
Content is most important and should:
Be unbiased
Be accurate and honest
Present data to back any claims or conclusions
Label any opinions as such

Engineers are professionals

Your work product must reflect that.
 The abstract is written last, after the report is complete.
Its purpose is to:
State the problem and the objective (goal).
Summarize WHAT was done (also how, but not when).
Motivate the reader to read the entire document.
Or alert the reader that subject is of no interest to him.

Length is 1/3 to 1 page maximum.

Contains no figures, and is a single paragraph.
Is definitely NOT a diary of your activities.
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1 States problem (3 sent.) 2 States Goal (1 sent.) 3 Describes solution (4 sent.)

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1 States Goal (1 sent.) 2 States Problem (2 sent.) 3 Describes solution (4 sent.)

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1 States problem and goal in 2 sentences 2 Describes solution in 3 sentences

 Must use Figures Picture worth 1000 words (Confucius)
Figures must be:
To scale
Well annotated
Neatly drawn
Multi-view, axonometric, exploded, or all three
Labeled with Figure Number and Title
Discussed in the text
If figure is not discussed you should not include it
Be placed close to its discussion
The text must describe the function of the design
And refer to the relevant figure and its annotation
 See these books:
The Elements of Style by Strunk and White
Guide to Writing as an Engineer by Beer and McMurray

They advise you to:

Avoid first person, if possible.
Use active voice rather than passive voice, if possible.
Be concise and to the point.
Use short sentences.
Use the spell checker.
Much more (read the books!).
 Overview of the engine as obtained from the relevant sources.
 The engine technical specifications from the manufacturer, specifying all engine
essential parameters values: e.g.. Bore, stroke, compression ratio, valves, intake and
exhaust etc.
 Mathematical formula and calculations
Results from SIMULINK model
Graphs
Comparisons with engine specifications
 Mathematical formula and calculations
SIMULINK model
Results
Components dimensions: specifications vs. calculated
3D model and FEA using Solidworks (for Bonus marks)
 Engine balancing analyses

SIMULINK model

Graphs

Diagram
 Discussions:
1. Factors affecting the design
2. Life of the components
3. The discrepancy between prediction in analyses and actual engine
 Final comments on Design

Recommendations
Design improvements

Comments on Project Experience

 Due Date: 17th Apr 2017.
Submissions:
1. Hardcopy-Print & spiral bound
2. Softcopy-Model and Report (.docx) via GDrive upload
*Group leader need to give email to me.
Files:
1. Report *docx
2. Sources files in *pdf

Sources: Textbooks, journal papers, theses, websites, workshop manuals,

magazines, brochures (must be cited).
Mark contributions: 10%
 Item 1 2 3 4 5
Assessed/Marks
All figures, graphs, Has the following item; Has all the items but Fairly presented graphics, Well presented graphics,
tables contain Results (Fig. & Table) not well presented layouts layouts
errors or are presented in acceptable graphics, layouts
Formatting/Figures/ poorly constructed.
clarity
But
Tables
Poor quality graphics/layout
Confusing and lacking many
details

Very little Has the following item; Has the following Has the following item but Has the following item;
background Background item; points are not connected Background
information or But the Background properly; Well written
information is Writing is bad But the Background Points are connected
Points not connected
Contents incorrect. Poor Writing is bad; Writing is acceptable properly from
properly
choice of sources Points are not paragraph to another
inadequate connected
research. properly
Engine Design BMA3623
Semester 2 2016/17
 Each team will have 16 minutes
12 minutes for presentation
Figure on 1.5 minutes per slide (about 9 - 10 slides)
4 minutes for questions

Prepare visual displays

Use PowerPoint
Choose 1 or 2 spokespersons, or all may present.
Practice, practice, practice.
 Title Slide
Project Title, Group Name, Members Names

Definition of task
Goal Statement
Important Functional Specifications
Main contents from each chapter
Conclusion, Thanks, Questions
 Use a high contrast color scheme
Dark letters on light background for lighted rooms
Light letters on dark background for darkened rooms

Use default (large) font sizes

Avoid overly busy backgrounds
You want them to see your info, not the background

No unnecessary animation or sounds (distracting)

Make images legible from back of room
Use annotation on images
 Font style
Serif font (Times or Garamond)
More readable for body text
Sans Serif font (Arial or MS)
Typically used for headings

Font size
Use the largest font that fits
Dont crowd the slide with too much info
Keep lines short without wrapping if possible
 Center titles, not bullets
Titles should be center-aligned
Bullets should always be left-aligned

Graphics
Should center graphics if no text is with them
Or place graphics to the left
with explanatory text to the right to bring eye to the text
Or place graphics to the right
with explanatory text to the left to bring eye to the graphic
Above all make it aesthetic (beautiful)
 AVOID USING ALL CAPS
Could Use Title Caps
Capitalizes Important Words
More Formal
More Work to Do

Could use initial caps

Capitalizes only first words
Less formal
Less work to do

Be consistent, whichever you choose

 Dress professionally:
Have neat appearance and grooming
Keep hands out of pockets
No hats!
Look at the audience, not at the screen.
Watch the computer screen to make your points.
But dont read from the screen paraphrase it instead.
Use the computer mouse to point at items on slide.
Or use a laser pointer (less good, as must turn away from them).
Speak clearly, slowly, and loudly - (breathe deeply).
Avoid umms and ahhs.
Rehearse, and know your subject thoroughly.