NFC Institute of Engineering & Fertilizer Research Faisalabad

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Name: Machine Design-II

Examination Course Session Semester Total Points Submission Date

Code
CEP ME-323a 2021 6th 15 May 2, 2024

Q. # Statement CLO PLO Bloom Marks KPI

Taxonomy
Complex Engineering Problem Statement 3,4,5 3,4,5 C3 75 50%

PLO 3 Design / Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex

engineering problems and design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs
with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.

PLO 4 Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical

way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation of
experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions.

PLO 5 Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex
engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

CLO 3: The student will be able to design mechanical components using various design criteria.
CLO 4: The student will be able to apply contextual knowledge to assess the design safety for
assigned CEP/PBL.

CLO 5: Students will demonstrate the use of modern tools for the assigned CEP/PBL.
Mapping of the CEP attributes

Sr. Assessment
Attributes Mapping Topic/Title
No. Method

01 Depth of knowledge required ✓

that minimizes friction
of a bearing assembly
Design and Analysis
Reports Evaluation

✓
Rubrics-Based

02 Depth of Analysis required

and wear.

03 Range of conflicting requirements ✓

04 Familiarity of issue ✓

05 Extent of applicable codes

 The extent of stakeholder
06 involvement and level of
conflicting requirement

07 Consequences ✓

08 Interdependence ✓

Submission Guidelines for Students

▪ Students should submit the assignment in groups. Each group should contain a
maximum of 3-5 students.
▪ The contribution of each student should be written on the second page. No report
will be accepted without the contribution page.
▪ The report should be in Microsoft Word or PDF. No hand-written assignments will
be credited.
▪ The whole report should be 2000 words plus any relevant material.
▪ Drawings can be done by hand or electronically. They can either be scanned/copied
into your Word or PDF document.
▪ The report should contain an Introduction, Calculations, Analysis, Results,
Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
▪ Similarity should not be above 20%. If found, the OEL report will be rejected and
marked zero.

Key Deliverables

▪ Title Page containing Name and Registration Number of all Group Members
▪ Contribution Page
▪ Comprehensive Report containing the required information (Introduction, Problem
Analysis, Calculations, Materials Selection, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and
References).
▪ Selection of Bearing (diameter/width).
▪ Calculation of the Bearing dimensions of the waterwheel.
▪ Selection of Bearing material. Provide a valid reason.
▪ Calculation of forces and pressure on the bearing (by hand or electronically).
▪ Define the design parameters and state any required assumptions.
▪ Calculate the Bearing Characterization (ZN/P)
▪ Calculate the rate of heat transfer and lubrication if required. If not required, provide a
valid reason.
▪ Provide SolidWorks Files of Bearing Design and Assembly.
▪ Presentation in PPT format
▪ All the references cited by Mendeley.
Complex Engineering Problem Statement

A new company called Stream Power is developing the prototype of a portable electricity
generator to be placed on a stream or river that would charge a lithium polymer battery. The
design follows the same concept as the Hydrocat which consists of a waterwheel that is placed
ina floating structure, see Figure and links below.

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3_jPbQ2iuc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTSkJOJrp3c

The portable electric generator system should be easily transported and deployed.
There is a trade-off with the size of the bearing, the size should be big enough to last 5 years
and small enough to reduce the power losses.
CEP Objectives:

▪ To design and select materials for a reliable shaft bearing assembly that can be used for
the above mechanical structure and minimize friction, wear, and maintenance.

▪ Analysis of the designed Bearing for the lubrication and heat dissipation.

▪ 3D modeling of designed bearing and drafting.

CEP Brief:
As an engineer in the ‘Stream Power’, you have been asked to design the bearing for the
waterwheel.
Hint 1: The dimensions are not given, you decide, but provide the reason for the selection.
You can make it as small or big as you wish if it serves the intended purpose.
Hint 2: The weight of the waterwheel is not given and needs to be estimated or assumed by
you (rationally). The water also applies a horizontal force to the waterwheel.

Hint 3: Do not assume values by yourself. Go through the reference chapters given in
textbooks. There must be some standards to follow for the selection.

Reference Materials:

▪ A textbook on Machine Design by R.S. Khurmi

▪ Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering design
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCiu-NERMy4&t=419s
 Rubrics for Assessment of Complex Engineering Problem Project in Machine Design-II (ME-323a)
Sr.
Criteria CLO Marks 5 (Exceptional) 4-3 (Proficient) 2 (Average) 1 (Weakest)
No.
Provides thorough Fails to demonstrate
Understanding of Demonstrates a solid grasp of Shows a basic understanding
explanations of the designing understanding of the concepts
1 Concepts/Problem 3,4 5 the concepts, with some of the concepts but lacks
of mechanical engineering underlying the designing of
Recognition minor gaps in explanation. depth in explanation.
components. mechanical components.
All calculations are accurate, Minor errors in calculations, Several errors in calculations Significant errors in
Accuracy of with precise application of but overall demonstrate a require correction. Shows a calculations indicate a lack of
2
Calculations 3,4,5 5
relevant formulas and strong understanding of basic understanding of understanding of the
equations. numerical techniques. numerical methods. numerical concepts.
Designs mechanical
Designing Demonstrates exceptional Fails to design mechanical
components proficiently, Designs mechanical
Mechanical ability to design mechanical components effectively or
4 considering and applying components adequately but
Component 3 5 components, incorporating does not demonstrate an
relevant design criteria to may lack depth or creativity
(Bearing) various design criteria understanding of relevant
achieve functional and in applying design criteria.
effectively and innovatively. design criteria.
efficient solutions.
Demonstrates exceptional Assesses design safety Assesses design safety Fails to assess design safety
Assessing Design ability to assess design safety, proficiently, applying adequately but may overlook effectively or does not
5
Safety 4 5 considering contextual contextual knowledge to some risks or lack depth in demonstrate understanding of
knowledge and identifying identify and mitigate considering contextual contextual knowledge in
potential risks effectively. potential risks adequately. knowledge. identifying risks.
Demonstrates exceptional Uses modern tools adequately Fails to use modern tools
proficiency in using modern Uses modern tools but may encounter some effectively or does not
proficiently, applying them
6 Using Modern Tools 5 5 tools, employing them difficulties or inefficiencies demonstrate proficiency in
effectively to support and
effectively to enhance design streamline design tasks. in their application for design applying them for design
processes. tasks. tasks.
Detailed and accurately Incomplete or inaccurate
dimensioned drawing, Clear and well-organized Adequate drawing with some drawing, lacking essential
drawing with minor
7 Drawing of Bearings 5 5 demonstrating a thorough dimensioning or annotation details, or failing to meet
dimensioning or annotation
understanding of engineering issues. inconsistencies or omissions. standard engineering drawing
drawing principles. practices.
(10-8) Comprehensive report (7-6) Well-written report and (5-4) Adequate report and (3-1) Poorly written report or
Report and with clear organization, presentation covering key presentation with some presentation lacking
8 3,4,5 5
Presentation detailed analysis, and well- aspects of the project with clarity issues or lack of detail coherence, depth, or
structured presentation. minor deficiencies. in certain sections. organization.