ME-411/415, List of Senior Design Project Proposals 042=
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Project Advisor |
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Pre-Requisites |
No. Students |
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1<= o:p> |
Dr. Faleh A. Sulaiman |
Design and Construction of a Composite Speed Boat. A high s=
peed
boat design will be selected or carried out. The molds and part constructions=
and
joint definition would be designed.
The parts would then be manufactured. |
Senior Sta=
nding |
4 |
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2 |
Dr. Fa=
leh
Al-Sulaiman |
Design and Construction of an
Environmental Test Chamber
Brief
Description: This is a multidisciplinary project that aims at a
detailed design and construction of a 2 ´ 2 1.= Design and construction of the ch= amber structure, the required thermal loads, and the rating of the heating elements. 2.= Design and construction of the air supply system. This will include the mechanical parts of the humidity con= trol system. 3.= Design and construction of the controllers (temperature and humidity). This entails a complete design and selection of the electronic controllers and electrical components required for the operation of chamber. This project can be offered as common project betwee= n the Mechanical Engineering Dept. with the Systems Engineering Dept. and/or the Electrical Engineering Dept. |
Senior
Standing |
Four Me=
chanical
Engineering Students Two Ele=
ctrical
/ Systems / Computer Engineering Students (Control Option) One Ele=
ctrical
Engineering Student (Power option) |
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3 |
Dr. A.N. Shuaib, and Dr. Nesar Merah<=
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Design of Pump and
Air-vessel for Hydro-testing Heat Exchanger Joint Tightness Brief Description The new project team is expected to conduct the following tasks: (1) Design a complete hydrotest syste= m that integrates the designed Test Vessel, an air tank, and a hydro test pump, = and accessories. (2) Design and manufacture the air ta= nk. (3) Select the appropriate type and specifications of the pump. (4) Select the accessories including, valves, pressure transducer, pressure regulators, connecting piping , and fittings. (5) Prepare complete design drawings = of the hydrotest system in addition to the working drawings of the parts and components to be manufactured. (6) Acquire, the pump and accessories= . Build and commission the hydro-test assembly |
ME307 and ME206 |
2 highly motivated students |
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4 |
Dr.
Yehia Khulief |
Design
of a treadmill Description: This pro= ject aims at detailed design of a treadmill with the following specifications: speed up to 15 km/hr and max user weight of 150 kg. The design will be concerned onl= y with the mechanical aspects, which include: v&= nbsp; Design of the mechanical components of the frame, the joints, the tilting mechanism, the belt and = the belt drive mechanism. v&= nbsp; Drive motor selection, inc= luding type and sizing of the motor (i.e. Torque, power and efficiency calculations). v&= nbsp; Cost estimation and analys= is v&= nbsp; Final complete drawings us= ing software available for ME-210 |
Consent of instructor / ME-309 |
2 |
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5 |
Drs. Habib Abualhama=
yel
and P.
Gandhidasan |
Testing
of a water recovery system using desiccants &nbs=
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Brief
Description: This project proposes t=
o use
calcium chloride solution to extract fresh water from the atmosphere. The nighttime moisture absorptio=
n and
daytime moisture desorption take place in the same unit. The unit consist=
s of
a flat, blackened, tilted surface and is covered with a single glazing. |
ME 315 |
2 |
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6 |
Dr. P. Gandhidasan |
Design of an efficie=
nt
condensate removal system for silencers of Internal Combustion Engines Internal corrosion in mufflers is caused primaril=
y by
the condensation of water and acid as the system cools. A suitable solid
desiccant system will be designed and tested to desorb water and acid
precursors from an exhaust system of an I. C. Engine. |
ME 315 |
1 |
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7 |
Dr. Zuhair Gasem |
Des=
igning
and Building an Impingement Test Rig Impinge=
ment
test is a useful testing approach to evaluate the combined erosion-corros=
ion
resistance of metals and alloys. It consists basically of a variable speed
pump, a controlled temperature liquid bath and a close-loop piping.
Additional accessories may include a load cell to monitor the impingement
load and a reference electrode to monitor the specimen potential. The
students have to design and select the proper parts and build the rig as =
well
as performing initial testing for few materials at different jet speeds a=
nd
temperatures. |
Senior Standing |
2 |
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8 |
Dr. S. A. M. SaidDr. Esmail Mokhe=
imer |
Plate & Frame Heat Exchanger Chilled Water System Analysis
(PFHXCWSA) Th=
is
project aims at developing a prototype for a residential application (2 -=
3
TR) and comparing it to its equivalent DX unit (Mini-Split). The analysis=
is
to include(1)Outsourcing and sizing of components (HX, pumps, piping cond=
uits,…)
(DONE), (2)Development of the prototypes (DONE),(3) Operati=
on
and measurement of consumption comparatively to DX system (including nois=
e,
installation, operation, servicing,.),(4)Economics and life-cycle cost
analysis Assessment of making the product commercially
competitive. |
Senior Standing |
2
–3 |
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9 |
Dr. Saif A. Al-Kaabi |
D=
esign
of a Flexible Testing device for Pipes A flexible mechanism
(device) is needed to test tubes and pipes using vibration or/and ultraso=
nic
sensors. The device must be=
able
to position the sensors around the pipe outer surface for both exciters a=
nd
receivers. The device consists of two identical ring-like platforms that
carry the sensors. Those platforms are separated apart -along the tube- by
adjustable bars which are connecting the two platforms. The distance betw=
een
the two platforms can be varied precisely by manual means. The distances
separating each sensor from the adjacent one -mounted along the circumfer=
ence
of each platform- can be easily adjusted manually. All sensors must be ab=
le
to be in contact with the surface of the tube. |
ME 308 |
2 -3 |
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10 |
Mr. Mohammed Faisal M. Ahmed (M.E. Department) and Dr. Muhammad
Shafiq (S.E. Department) |
Brief Description This
project will include the design, development and manufacture of a prototy=
pe
autonomous electric transport vehicle that can navigate and transport its=
elf
from point A to point B. This
vehicle will be powered by 1 or 2 12/24 The
mechanical design will include complete design of the chassis, frame and
payload area. Safety features such as speed and braking will be given
attention to during the mechanical phase with close attention to the
selection of motors. The
electrical design will include controller selection for interface with the
control system mentioned below. The
control system design will include design and development of control syst=
em
equipped with sensors such as proximity and vision sensors to guide the
vehicle from point A to point B. The design should include capabilities s=
uch
as continuous coordinate tracking, station identification, pause and resu=
me,
programmable halts, etc. Please see the hardcopy for more details. <= o:p> |
M.E.
students should have background supported by courses in design and
manufacturing and a strong foundation in using SolidWorks is a must. S.E.
student would work for the design and selection of the electronics involv=
ed
and should be able to design and code the logic required for the control
system. |
2 from Mechani=
cal
Engineering 1 from Systems
Engineering |
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11 |
Dr. Amro Al-Qutub |
Design of an aeroplane Please contact Dr. Al-Qutub=
for
details |
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12 |
Dr. Zaki Ahmad Dr. Rachid Ben Mansour And Mr. Aleem |
Pre=
paration
and Testing of an Anatase TiO2 Sensor for
Measurement of CO at High Temperatures Obj=
ectives:
(i) &nbs=
p; Prep=
aring
and depositing anatase TiO2 powder on sensor substrate (ii) <=
/span>Test=
ing
prepared sensor for sensitivity to carbon monoxide and methane (iii) |
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Dr. Zaki Ahmad Dr. Rachid Ben Mansour And Mr. Aleem |
Electrochemical CO2 Gas
Sensor with Lithium ion Electrolyte Objectives
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Dr. Zaki Ahmad Dr. Rachid Ben Mansour And Mr. Aleem |
Planar Type NOx Sensor Uti=
lizing
Microporous Material for High Temperature Applications
Objectives<= /b>: (i)Fabrication of plana= r sensor for NOx - Preparation of YSZ solid electr= olyte substrate. - Fabrication of Pt ele= ctrodes and Pt lead wire connections. - Preparation of zeolit= e paste and deposition of thick film onto Pt electrode. (ii) Test the response of= the sensor for NOx and O2 gases. (iii) Analysis of results, discussion, and suggestions for modifications to improve sensing properties. |
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Dr. Zaki Ahmad Dr. Faleh Mr. Aleem |
The use of nao pa=
rticles
in improving the life and durability of coated structures |
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Dr. Zaki Ahmad Dr. … (Physics Dept.) Mr. Aleem |
Film Gas Sensor <= o:p> |
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Advisors: Dr. S. A. M. Said =
; Dr.
M. A. Habib =
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; Dr.
A. Amin &nbs=
p;
M. E. Dept =
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; M.
E. Dept. &nb=
sp; =
; COE
Dept. |
Development of a
Calculator built-in Chip for Thermodynamic Properties of Pure
Substances Properties of pure substances are wi=
dely
encountered in many courses taught in the universities. Currently, textbo=
oks
provide the thermodynamic properties of pure substances in tabulated form=
s or
diskettes that can be used with personal computers. Computers are not
available for each student neither in classrooms nor in examination rooms.
The proposed work aims at developing a calculator that has built-in progr=
ams
for the calculation of thermodynamic properties of pure substances. Objectives The main objectives=
of the
proposed work are: 1. &nbs=
p; To develop programs for the
calculation of thermodynamic properties of pure substances. 2. &nbs=
p; To develop a prototype
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chip that can be us=
ed
to perform the calculations of software of objective 1. 3. &nbs=
p; To investigate the feasibility=
of
designing and manufacturing a calculator that can be used with the design=
ed
chip built into it. |
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Two
students from Mechanical Engineering Dept. and two from Computer Engineer=
ing
Dept. |
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18 |
Dr. Abdel-Sal=
am M.
Eleiche |
Design and prototype a CAN CRUSHER Short Description=
: One of the features of = modern life is the environment, and personal contributions towards its improveme= nt and stability. Recycling is a meaningful and sensible approach to protect the environment and improve t= he quality of our life. In this project student= s will be required to design and prototype a can crusher device for use on KFUPM campus. The can crusher must be compact, inexpensive, easy to use and saf= e to operate, The device must be= able to crush popular soda cans. |
Senior
Standing |
3 Students |
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19 |
Dr. I. Alla=
m |
Oxidatio=
n of the
Iron base Alloy Haynes 556 =
In
Static Air The alloy Haynes 556 has excellent oxidation and carburization
resistance . Tis property is primarily dependant on the formation of an o=
xide
Scales that provide an effe=
ctive
barrier to diffusion of species.
Since this alloy has complex composition it is not clear which
oxide(s) will form, and the
chronology of their formation particularly during the early stages of att=
ack. The objective of this senior design project is to determine the typ=
es
of reaction products formed during the oxidation of Haynes 556 in static =
air,
using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis.=
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