Day 1

 

What is an automobile?

• Brief history

• Indian automobile industry

• Vehicle Dynamics

• Introduction to Friction and its types

• Introduction and calculation of air drag offered to a car

• Crash Analysis of high speed cars

• How to perform crash analysis using SolidWorks

• Effect of composite materials on vehicle performance

 

Chassis design:

Introduction to Types of chassis:

Ladder frame chassis:

 

• Tubular space frame chassis

• Monocoque frame chassis

• Backbone frame chassis

• Carbon fibre Monocoque

 

Suspension Unit: Brief terminology

• Weight Transfer

• Camber and Caster angle

• Spring Rate

• Suspension Travel

 

Types of suspensions:

• Dependent suspension

• Independent suspension

• Direct Control Suspension with selective damping

 

Mercedes Benz Steering System:

• Ackerman Steering Principle

• Steering Mechanisms

• Rack and Pinion

• Recirculating Ball Type

• Semi-automatic

• Automatic

• CVT

• 7G automatic transmission in Mercedes Benz.

• Differential

• 2WD, 4WD, AWD

• Tyres (notations and types)

• Traction Control

• Tire Pressure loss warning system in Mercedes Benz.

 

Braking Unit

• Disc Brakes

• Drum Brakes

• Magnetic Brakes

• Vacuum Brakes

• Fuel Filter

• Carburetor

• Fuel Injector

• Spark Plug

 

Day 2:

IC Engine

Introduction to IC Engine and its components:

• Types of IC Engine

• Engine Layout and working

• Differentiating between Petrol and Diesel Engine

 

Introduction to Inline and V arrangements of cylinders and its effect on Engine:

• Performance

• Valves and Valve timing

• Engine Cooling

• Fuel preheating

• CRDI, MPFI and Piezo Injectors.

• Turbochargers

• Superchargers

• Introduction to various sensors in Mercedes Engines

• Mechatronics in Mercedes Benz for vehicle performance and driver’s comfort

 

Project:

Live Demonstration:

• Mercedes inline 6 cylinder Engine Parts Showcase

• Measurement of Engine cylinder volume

• Display of various sensors in the Engine

 

Date: 16th & 17th  March

An email enclosing the payment link will be sent to the participant's registered email address after registration. A registration fee of INR 1200 per individual is to be paid towards Pragyan, NIT Trichy to complete the registration process for the workshop.

Organiser: Anvira Edustation

Number of participants per team: 1

Duration: 6 Hours on both days

Participants should bring their own laptop for this workshop.

Navneeth N : +91 9003886645

Sidharth Prakash : +91 9940856660

Email Id : mechanical.ws@pragyan.org  or workshopshead@pragyan.org

1) Does the workshop have any prerequisites?

There are no prerequisites for the workshop. Any student with an interest can attend the workshop.

 

2) How should the payment be made for the workshop?

Payment can be made online. Payment guidelines will be mailed to the participant’s mail-id once registered.

 

3) On what basis are workshop registrations confirmed?

Registrations are confirmed after payment on first come first serve basis. Confirmation of your participation is subject to availability.

 

4) Will the fees paid for the workshop be refunded in case I fail to attend the workshop?

Fees once paid, is strictly non-refundable. Requests for refund will not be encouraged.

 

5) Will accommodation be provided?

Yes. We provide accommodation depending on the availability and your place of residence. You will have to register separately for that. Stay tuned to the website for updates on accommodation.

 

6) Will certificates be provided?

Yes. A certificate from Pragyan, the student-run ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 20121:2012 certified techno-managerial organisation of NIT Trichy will be provided after the completion of the workshop.