ME 571

ME Project Study 1
Z. Farin, A. Recacho
 Prepare 3~5 topics, the panel will select the best topic among the title
presented
 Brief description of the Problem of the Study
 Target Community
 Topic should highlight the Mechanical Engineering major (Kinematics,
Machine Design, Refrigeration, HVAC, ICE, Power/Industrial Plant,
Renewable Energy)
 Output shall benefit the following areas:
 Research
 Extension
 Academe
 LGUs
 Private Company with MOA or MOU
 Needs Analysis or Request Letter from the Community indicating the problem
 Should present at least 5 Review of Related Literature from reliable sources
from published journals and previous studies (ex. Science Direct, Research
gate, IEEE) that will support the feasibility of the topic.

TITLE DEFENSE
 INDIGENOUS MATERIALS FOR POSSIBLE FUEL CONVERSION
 New material source or/ new equipment
 Application to Automotive Industry
 WIND ENERGY / RENEWABLE ENERGY UTILIZATION
 New design, higher power output
• INDUSTRY PROBLEM
 Problems encountered in the industry during OJT
 Process / System Improvement thru machines
 Cleaner production
 Hazardous waste management
 Should have technical adviser from the company
 Should have Memorandum of Agreement / Understanding
 Should have access to the company
• TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
 Innovation
 Machine Shop / Automotive equipments
 If modified from existing, should have higher efficiency

ME Areas of Research
 ENERGY CONSERVATION
New device that can lower energy consumption
 WATER CONSERVATION
Water purifier / equipment / filter
Water desalination equipment
 POLLUTION PREVENTION
Air, water, land pollution
MRF Material Recovery Facility
(New design, 3 groups combined, 3 equipments, 1 ea grp)
Paper, Plastic , Metal, Electronics etc. Recycling Machine
• INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
With feasibility study or needs analysis from the students and
professors handling the subject
Adviser shall be the professor that teaches the subject

ME Areas of Research
 Topic Selection / Title Defense with the panel
– (AUGUST 23, 2019)
 Re-approval of Topic (AUGUST 29, 2019)
 Paper Submissions:
Chapter 1 – September 13, 27
Chapter 2 – October 11, 25
Chapter 3 – November 15, 29
 Proposal Defense and Submission of
Approved Chapters 1~3 – December 1, 2019

TIMELINE
 Technical Adviser from the Company
 Technical Adviser or Faculty Adviser
 English Critic is required
 Plagiarism Checker

Other Requirements