BITS PILANI

GOA CAMPUS STUDENT SECTION

Newsletter: Oct 2012

About ASME

ASME, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, is a not-for-profit membership

organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills
development across all engineering disciplines. Founded in 1880 by a small group of leading
industrialists, ASME has grown through the decades to include more than 120,000 members in
over 140 countries around the globe.
India comes under District G (Asia-Pacific) of this large community. ASME started its
operations in the student community in India around 3 years back. So relatively India is a new
section to the ASME community. But even in this small span of time, India has made its
presence felt with over 30 strong student sections-the most in District G. The number of student
members in India is more than any other country from Asia-Pacific constituting about 65% of all
the student members of the district.

Mission:
ASME in India works in accordance with its international mission- To serve our diverse global
community by advancing, disseminating and applying engineering knowledge for improving the
quality of life and communicating the excitement of engineering.

Vision:
ASME is a membership organization recognized globally for its leadership in providing the
engineering community with technical content and a forum for information exchange. With a
membership of more than 127,000 mechanical engineers and allied professionals from around
the world, ASME serves this wide-ranging technical community through high-quality programs
in continuing education, the development and maintenance of codes and standards, research,
conferences and publications, government relations, and various forms of outreach.

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Contents
ASME BITS Pilani K.K.Birla Goa Campus Student Section ................................................................. 4
Section Officers ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Lecture Series .............................................................................................................................................. 5
ProEngineer Software Lectures ................................................................................................................ 5
AutoCAD 2012 Software Lectures ........................................................................................................... 5
ANSYS Software Lectures ....................................................................................................................... 5
Workshops ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Computational Fluid Workshop ................................................................................................................ 5
ASME Explorations .................................................................................................................................... 6
Design and Analysis of Machine Elements .............................................................................................. 6
Supersonic flow through convergent divergent nozzle ............................................................................. 7
Inviscid flow over aerofoil and construction of panel methods in 2-D vector space ................................ 8
Heat loss analysis for an IC engine ........................................................................................................... 9
Smart Suspension Systems ..................................................................................................................... 10
ASME Membership Benefits.................................................................................................................... 11
ASME Professional Development Hours ............................................................................................... 11
2013 Arthur L. Williston Award Contest................................................................................................ 12
Student Professional Development Conference (SPDC) 2013 ............................................................... 14
Student Design Competition ................................................................................................................... 15
Other Campus News and Competitions .................................................................................................. 16
Quick Links ............................................................................................................................................... 17

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ASME BITS Pilani K.K.Birla Goa Campus Student Section

The ASME student section in BITS-Pilani Goa was started to provide students an opportunity to
Enhance their technical knowledge, showcase their talent and network with professionals and
other student members from all over the world. The section works under the guidance of our
faculty advisor Dr. Shibu Clement and the Head of the Department, Dr Pravin Singru. The
explorations conducted by students under ASME have played a part in improving their interest in
various fields ranging from theoretical understanding of various principles to their practical
implementations.
If you wish to take part in any of the ASME international competitions, please mail your name
and the competition you wish to take part in to akhila2812@gmail.com. You must be an ASME
member to take part in the same,
Please like our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/asme.bitsgoa?ref=hl to get regular updates
about ASME events.

Section Officers

Faculty Advisor
Dr. Shibu Clement
Chairman
Akhila Mallavarapu
akhila2812@gmail.com
Vice Chairman
V.K.Narasimhan
vk.nari@gmail.com
Treasurer
Gaurav Manoj Jha
gaurav.mjha@gmail.com
Secretary
Sushobhan Parida
sushobhan116@gmail.com

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Lecture Series
ProEngineer Software Lectures
These lectures were taken in the Computer Centre from 21st Sept-24th Sept 2012, in association with the
Mechanical Engineering Students Association (MESA) BPGC, by Iniyan Thiruselvam N.
Students were taught how to use various tools in proE to design and assemble parts.

AutoCAD 2012 Software Lectures

These lectures will be conducted in the Computer Centre from 8th Oct-10th Oct 2012, by Nikhil Khicha.
Students will be taught about the various tools and utilities of the software and how to use the software to
design objects.
To register, fill in your details here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHpCM2IybFQ4R19YR0N2QVB3YTJINHc6
MQ#gid=0
Contact:
Nikhil Khicha
nikhilkhicha@gmail.com

ANSYS Software Lectures

These lectures will be taken by the end of this semester.

Workshops
Computational Fluid Workshop
This workshop will be taken by Dr.Atul Sharma, Associate Professor from IIT Bombay.
Duration: 2nd Jan 5th Jan 2013
Prerequisites: It is recommended that Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics courses be completed by the
students

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ASME Explorations
To register for the ASME Explorations, please fill in your details at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFJ2MUpKNnpiMWQ4Z1dIUU56QlQ5VXc6
MQ#gid=0
The explorations will start from 5th Oct and will be held once a week according to the convenience of the
students taking part in the exploration.

Design and Analysis of Machine Elements

Description of Exploration:

Basic solid modeling of parts

Advanced solid modeling ( sweep, blend, helical sweep )

Assemblies of joints, couplings, simple machines

Structural Analysis of basic machine elements

PRO E and ANSYS will be used

Taken By:
Archit Mokashi
architmok@gmail.com
Nikhil Sahakari
sahakarinikhil@gmail.com

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Supersonic flow through convergent divergent nozzle

Description of Exploration:
A brief overview:

Convergent nozzles accelerate flows till sonic velocities are reached.

A diverging nozzle in conjunction to a sonic converging nozzle produces supersonic flow.

Diverging portion produces sub-sonic flow if the throat Mach number is sub-sonic.

Presence of shock waves in case of under or over-expanded C-D nozzles.

Concepts to be covered:
Mach number
Sub-sonic, Sonic and Supersonic flows
Shocks and Expansion Waves
Convergent and Divergent Nozzles de Laval Nozzle
Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow
Characteristics of Normal and Oblique Shocks
Simulation of the flow through C-D Nozzle Using ANSYS

Taken By:
Nishanth Paul
n.paul.1424@gmail.com

Kepin Kavathia
kepinkavathia@gmail.com

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Inviscid flow over aerofoil and construction of panel methods in 2-D vector space
Description of Exploration:

Basic elements of flow over an aerofoil and potential functions and solutions commonly used.
Numerical panel techniques and how to go about coding for a simple panel method
Introduction to aerofoil

Benefits

Knowledge about inviscid theory of fluid flow

Introduction to computational aerodynamics
Familiarization with MATLAB interface.

Taken By:
Ronak Gupta
ronakguptaa4186@gmail.com
Vishaal Saraiya
vishaalrulz@gmail.com

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Heat loss analysis for an IC engine

Description of Exploration:
Analysis of the causes of heat loss in

in cylinder portion
out cylinder portions
exhaust emissions

Minimization of the heat loss

Taken By:
Kamesh Awasthi
Kamesh.awasthi@gmail.com
Monica Rawat
mnc.rawat2@gmail.com

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Smart Suspension Systems

Description of Exploration:

Suspension

Avoids vibrations, road noise, bumps to provide

comfortable riding.

Parts

Springs: Coil and Leaf

Torsion Bars

Air Springs

Smart Suspension

Use of smart fluid in damper.

Road Handling: Ride Comfort & Performance

Damper

Viscous Damping

Hysteretic Damping

MR Fluid

MR Damper

Taken By:
Phanindra Rao
raophaneendra792@gmail.com
Shashank Bassi
shashankbassi92@gmail.com

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ASME Membership Benefits

Please visit my.asme.org to access membership benefits such as:

Subscription to ME Magazine

24/7 E-Library access to reference materials and journals

E-Mentoring providing individual student members with guidance from an experienced engineer
practicing in the field.

ASME Professional Development Hours

ASME Codes and Standards

This is a self-study course. http://www.asme.org/products/courses/asmestandards?nicam=WE0455&nichn=Email07182012&niseg=FreeCourseB

You will learn:
- What standards are
- Why we have standards
- How standards are developed
- The role of standards in industry and everyday life
- The role of ASME in the development of standards
- The process of ASME certification
Who should attend:
This course is designed for anyone who wants an introduction to and a better understanding of ASME
standards and certification.
Course Type: Assessment Based Course
Course Number: ZABC19

ASME e-Learning
More than 100 ASME Training & Development eLearning courses are available each offering
CEU's and/or PDH's -- delivered in a variety of computer and Web-based learning platforms,
including Online Instructor-Supported, Online Self-Study, as well as CD-ROM learning formats.
Visit go.asme.org/eLearning to explore ASME e-Learning courses.

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2013 Arthur L. Williston Award Contest

THE WILLISTON AWARD IS PRESENTED ANNUALLY BY ASME
TO THE STUDENT ENGINEER OR RECENT GRADUATE WHO AUTHORS
THE BEST ACCEPTABLE PAPER IN THE AREA OF CIVIC SERVICE
TOPIC AREA: Engineering of Personal Transportation Alternatives
ASSIGNMENT: An effective and efficient transportation system, accompanied by equally high-caliber water and electricity
distribution systems, is an indispensable part of the infrastructure of a prosperous society with a high standard of living. In the
USA, for instance, the topic is of high enough strategic importance to justify the existence of a long-standing Transportation
Research Board as part of the National Academies; the think-tank organization that shapes policy, informs public opinion and
advances the pursuit of science, engineering and medicine.
Transportation systems such as buses, trains, planes and ships provide for mass transportation, and tend to serve regions of
higher population densities. Personal transportation, on the other hand, tends to be dominated by the automobile. While
providing a high degree of flexibility and convenience, the dependence of traditional automobiles on petroleum-based fuels is
widely recognized as unsustainable. You are being asked to examine these issues and propose your vision for the future of
personal transportation.
Discuss the general problems of personal transportation on a global level, with a critical look at our present means of
transportation. Include in your discussion a survey of the personal transportation alternatives that have been developed or
proposed, and their current status, and follow on with your vision for the future. What role would engineering innovation,
especially from mechanical engineers; play in developing effective personal transportation alternatives?

AWARD: The first prize winner receives formal recognition by the Society that includes having an abstract of the paper
published in ASME News Online or Mechanical Advantage. In addition, the first prizewinner will receive a bronze medal, an
honorarium of $1000, a certificate, and travel and expense allowance for two days at the 2013 International Mechanical
Engineering Congress and Exposition.

The second prize winner receives a $500 honorarium and a Williston certificate.
The third prize winner receives a $250 honorarium and a Williston certificate.
All authors of acceptable papers will receive a letter of participation.

DEADLINE: Papers must be submitted by February 15, 2013 or they will not be accepted.

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CONTEST RULES:
Papers that do not comply with the contest rules will not be accepted for consideration by the General Awards Committee.
1. Eligibility: ASME Student Members or Members who received baccalaureate degrees in mechanical
engineering or mechanical engineering technology not more than two years before the contest deadline are
eligible. The paper must be based on the work of an individual and not a team.
2. Format: Each entry must be formatted as follows: double-spaced, 812" x 11" with 1-inch margins all around, or
A4 size with equivalent margins. Maximum length of the document, including cover page, abstract (this not to
exceed one page), references, footnotes and figures, is 12 pages. The cover page shall indicate the title of the
paper, author's full name and signature, address, the name of the school from which he/she has graduated or
expects to graduate, and the expected or actual date of graduation; and the full name, signature and address of
a sponsor who is responsible for assuring that the paper addresses the topic and complies with the rules of the
contest.
3. Sponsor: An ASME Corporate Member (Member, Fellow or Corporate Honorary Member) who has taken an
active role in encouraging or guiding participation of a maximum of two authors in the contest shall be listed as
sponsor.
4. Deadline: Papers that satisfy the contest rules must be submitted by February 15, 2013. Email:mckivorf@asme.org
Submission can be a Microsoft Word .doc document or an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file.
5. Results: All participants will be notified about the contest results by June 30, 2013.

PAPER JUDGING
Papers dealing with the specified topic and meeting the contest rules will be scored by the ASME General Awards Committee
on the basis of 100 points, distributed as follows:
1. ORIGINALITY & RELEVANCE(40 Points)
How original and of what significance is the author's main idea? Has the topic been addressed? How well does it
compare and contrast with alternate approaches to the problem? What is the potential impact if the idea is
implemented?
2. DEVELOPMENT(30 Points)
How well does the author develop his/her argument? Is the paper persuasive in terms of its technical basis,
logic, and depth of explanation? Does the author build on past knowledge in this area?
3. PRESENTATION(30 Points)
How effectively does the author communicate his/her ideas? Is the content well organized and are the ideas
presented clearly and concisely? Are grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and other aspects of
the composition correct? Is effective use made of figures, tables and other illustrations?

The highest scoring acceptable paper will be declared the winner.

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Student Professional Development Conference (SPDC) 2013

The Student Professional Development Conference (SPDC) is an annual ASME conference held
at district level.
The main purpose of SPDC is the selection of a body of student members to overlook the student
activities at district level. The conference is open to representatives of all ASME student sections
throughout the district. The members selected here represent their district at the international
level.
The selection of governing team (SDOB members) takes place in Student Leadership Seminar
(SLS). The conference is marked by a score of other competitions, Old Guard paper presentation
competition, Old Guard technical poster competition to name a few. The district G SPDC 2011
was held at National Tsing hua university, Taiwan and the SPDC 2012 was held at BITS, Dubai.
Venue of SPDC 2013 for India will be announced soon.
Competitions

Old Guard Oral Presentation

Old Guard Technical Poster Presentation
Old Guard Technical Webpage presentation
Student Design Competition 2013: Remote Inspection Device
B Plan Competition

Other Possible Activities (varies by individual SPDC):

Graduate Student Technical Conference (GSTC)

Early Career Technical Conference (ECTC)
Student Leadership Seminar (SLS)
Student Design Exposition
Radio Controlled Baja Car Competition
You Tube Competition
Impromptu Design Competition
T-Shirt Design Competition
Career/Job Fair
Panel Discussions
Early Career Workshops

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Student Design Competition

2013 Student Design Competition: Remote Inspection Device
http://districts.asme.org/SDOB/DistrictG/India/Events/SDC.html
After the tragedy at the Fukushima nuclear facility following the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and
tsunami, the nuclear industry has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to design and build a small,
remotely-controlled inspection vehicle. The purpose of the vehicle is to determine the level of
radioactivity at specified locations and inspect for damage. This vehicle will protect the human operator
from absorbing a high dose of radioactive contamination. There is information that could be gained by the
inspection vehicle that could inform the plant operators so that they may avert an accident or begin
repairs.

Your task is to design a remotely-controlled, proof-of-concept vehicle for inspection purposes.

The vehicle must be able to negotiate around obstacles, both in getting to the inspection points
and in bringing the sensor back to the designated return area. The vehicle must then return to its
starting location, ready for another run.

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Other Campus News and Competitions

SAEIndia BITS-Pilani Goa Collegiate Club starts this year!
Mission: To encourage innovation and exchange of ideas in the field of mobility and engineering.
For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/SaeBitsPilaniKkBirlaGoaCampus?fref=ts or contact
SAE BITSG Chairperson: Shashank Bassi (shashankbassi92@gmail.com)

Autodesk Sustainability Design 2012

Get a chance to win 1 lac rupees prizes. Show how sustainable your design /project is, by presenting it in
IIT-Madras (for those who short listed from preliminary). For this submit your project to Autodesk
Sustainability design 2012. Last date of submission is October 15. Register you team today by sending
your team details (2-3 members in a team) including your faculty adviser details to
ramesh.pudale@autodesk.com.

Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2013

Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenges students worldwide to develop ideas for a greener aviation industry.
Fly Your Ideas is open to teams of 3 to 5 students from around the world, studying a first degree, Masters
or PhD in any academic discipline, from engineering to marketing, business to science and philosophy to
design. You have until 30 November 2012 to register your team.
Find out more at www.airbus-fyi.com

Robocon 2013
Robocon is a competition held for Asian countries. The problem statement of the competition consists of
performing a specified task using generally two or more robots. You can find more about it onhttp://aburobocon2013.vtv.gov.vn/. The competition (national round) is in March 2013.
This year our campus is participating in robocon for the first time.The work has been already started. Still
students who are interested in mechanical design and mainly protoyping robots are welcome. There are no
prerequisites except dedication in work. Students who are familiar with motion simulation/modelling in
proE/catia etc are also required.
Interested can mail their names to mad4machines@gmail.com

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Quick Links
ASME BITS Goa facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/asme.bitsgoa?ref=hl
Please like this page to get latest updates on ASME Events
Link to register for ASME Explorations:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFJ2MUpKNnpiMWQ4Z1dIUU56QlQ5VXc6
MQ#gid=0

Link to register for AutoCAD lectures:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHpCM2IybFQ4R19YR0N2QVB3YTJINHc6MQ
#gid=0

ASME Main website: http://www.asme.org/

ASME Member Tools: http://my.asme.org/
ASME Student District Operating Board India website:
http://districts.asme.org/SDOB/DistrictG/India/Index.html
ASME SPDC: http://events.asme.org/SPDC/ and
http://districts.asme.org/SDOB/DistrictG/India/Events/SPDC.html
Student Design Competition: http://districts.asme.org/SDOB/DistrictG/India/Events/SDC.html

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ASME BPGC Newsletter

October 2012

To contribute to the newsletter, please contact akhila2812@gmail.com or vk.nari@gmail.com

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