At the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, numerous industrial projects for final year students are supervised by faculty to fortify academia-industry linkages annually. These projects provide students with invaluable hands-on experience, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application. Faculty members mentor students through real-world challenges, fostering innovation and enhancing research opportunities. By collaborating with industry partners, the department ensures that projects address current industrial needs, promoting mutual growth and development. This synergy not only prepares students for the professional world but also contributes to technological advancements and industry solutions, reinforcing the essential bond between academia and industry. The examples of some of the projects undertaken in the last two years are given below:
Batch 2020
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Modification in existing Drogue for Air Refueling of Multiple Aerial Platforms (Pakistan Air Force) |
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Development of a Digital Twin Framework for Turbomachinery (Saudi ARAMCO) |
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Machine Vision-Enabled Autonomous Fire Detection Vehicle (Saudi ARAMCO) |
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Multi-objective Optimization of Solar Thermal Energy Systems (Pakistan Petroleum Limited) |
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Energy and Cost Analysis for conversion of Existing Diesel to Electric Vehicle Trucks for Mining Operations (Engro Energy) |
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Integrated Design and Analysis of HVAC Systems for Industrial Building: A Comprehensive approach towards Cooling Load Calculation, Chiller Selection and Equipment Design (Smart Climate Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) |
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Development of the Drone / Robot for Building Glass Wall Cleaning (FFBL) |
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Textile Waste as Biomass Fuel for Boiler for Steam Generation and comparison of Calorific Value of different Alternative Fuels (Artistic Milliners) |
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Development of Engineering Package and Hydraulic Analysis for Transportation of White Oil Product from PSO terminal 1 to 2 in Karachi (Pakistan State Oil) |
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Designing of Conveyor for Bitumen Drum Decanting Plant at National Refinery Limited (National Refinery Limited) |
Batch 2019
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Modeling, Simulation and Detailed Understanding of refueling System for Air to Air Refueling. (Pakistan Air Force) |
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Coal Power Plant with Enhanced Ramping Capabilities Coupled with Various Energy Storage Systems. (Engro Energy) |
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Design and Modification of Pulveriser and Mills for Utilization of Indigenous Thar Lignite in Imported Coal Fired Power Plants. (Engro Energy) |
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Design of Waste Heat Recovery Boiler on Gas Engine / Gas Turbine for Producing Super- Heated Steam for Steam Turbine. (Razzaq Associates) |
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Modeling and Simulation of Cockpit Avionics Mounts and its Optimization Using DOE Approach in ANSYS for Air-Crash Worthiness. (Pakistan Air Force) |
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To design Storage Tank for Paraxylene (PX) Transfer from Port Qasim to Plant Site. (Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd) |
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Renewable Energy System Designing and Plant Optimization. (K-Electric) |
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Techno-Economic Analysis of Renewable Energy Sources in comparison with Hydrocarbon Exploration. (Pakistan Petroleum Ltd) |
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Thermal and Mechanical Design of 5 Ton Biomass Boiler using ASME Codes. (Razzaq Associates) |
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Design of HVAC System for a multistory building with energy analysis and BIM (ME&P). (SEM Consultants) |
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Design and Feasibility Study of a Cooling Water System for Refinery Units. (Cynergico PK Ltd) |
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Design of Steel Structure Gantry for filling of Tank Lorry with Allied Pipeline Works. (Pakistan State Oil) |
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Analysis of Performance and Emissions of a Diesel Engine Powered by Fish Waste Bio- diesel. (Nutrifuels) |
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Thermo-Economic Analysis of Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors Driven Industrial Process Heating System for Textile Industries in Pakistan. (Energy Future Consultancy) |
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Energy, Exergy, Economic and Environmental (4E) analyses for a 660 MW Coal Power Plant. (KEPCO) |
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Design and Development of a Device to Recover Maximum Energy from Flash Steam Currently being vented from Exhaust of Feed Tanks and Condensate Header Exhaust. (Feroze 1888) |
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Design and Optimization for Revamping of Powder Paint Plant for Switch gear Production Design and Development of Multi degree Freedom Robotic Arm for Paint Shop. (Siemens Pakistan) |
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Experimental Optimization of Condensate Yield on a Solar-powered Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) for Sustainable Portable Water Supply. (Sindh Higher Education Commission) |
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Design of Fire Fighting System for Installation in accordance with NFPA and OGRA Codes / Standards. (Pakistan State Oil) |
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Energy Audit of Steam System and Thermal Oil Heater System for a Textile Industry Boiler. (Razzaq Associates) |
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Reliability Improvement and Asset Management of CNC Machines for Switch gear Production. (Siemens Pakistan) |
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Feasibility of using supercritical CO2 cycle for a 660 MW Coal Power Plant. (KEPCO) |
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Reliability based Condition Monitoring of a Critical Equipment of Cement Plant. (Power Cement) |
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Design of a Hybrid Powered (Solar PV and Electric) Shuttle for reducing Carbon Footprint. (Aga Khan University Hospital) |
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Design of a Hybrid Powered (Solar PV and Electric) Shuttle for reducing Carbon Footprint. (Aga Khan University Hospital) |
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Design A Conventional HVAC System For A Shopping Mall In Comparison With Green Building Design. (MB Associates) |
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To Design a Thermal Desalination System for a Textile Industry. (Artistic Milliners) |
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Implementation of Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing tools on shocks and struts plant. (Agriauto Industries Ltd) |
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Design of Inlet Air Cooling System for Turbine using ASTM Standards. (K-Electric Ltd) |
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Develop a forecasting model for wind power mill using MATLAB / Python. (Orient Energy System Ltd) |
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Design and Analysis (Stress, Thrust and Energy) of Utility Piping System for Spinning Operation. (Lucky Textile Mills) |
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Design a Mechanical and Plumbing System For A High-Rise Building. (MB Associates) |
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Analysis (Structural and Thermal) and Parametric Optimization of Bus bars and Cable Compartment of Switch gears. (Siemens Pakistan) |
Batch 2018
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Utilization of Domestic Waste to Energy/Steam directly and via Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) to fulfill Industrial demand (Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company). |
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Development of Hybrid Renewable Energy Based Solutions using Wind, Solar and Batteries for Sustainable Power Generation and Transmission Capability of Congested Networks (Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company). |
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To study and design the system to conserve the utility consumption (natural gas) of the Grid Casting Shop of Atlas Battery Limited supported by heat transfer calculations and simulations. (Atlas Battery Limited) |
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Design of Hydraulic Work Platform capable of working on 70ft height with 1000kg weight. (MAPAK Edible Oils Pvt. Ltd.) |
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To Design a Vertical Lift to carry 20 TPH of Oil Seeds. (MAPAK Edible Oils Pvt. Ltd.) |
Recycling of Scrap Tires to Oil and Carbon Black by Vacuum Pyrolysis. (General Tyre) | |
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Techno-economic evaluation of integrating renewable energy sources with 660 MW coal fired power plant. (KEPCO) |
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Water system designing and modification for manufacturing company (Midas Safety) |
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Design of a Vertical Wall Climber for above ground steel storage tanks. (MAPAK Edible Oils Pvt Ltd) |
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Design and Fabrication of 15 TR Induced Draft Cross Flow Cooling Tower. (ABC Technology) |
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Implementation of Six Sigma Methodology “DMAIC” to reduce rework rate in the manufacturing of G-1.6 Domestic Gas Meters at Meter Manufacturing Plant of SSGC. (SSGC Ltd) |
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Energy analysis of a hot rolling mill process. (Amreli Steels) |