Reflection on Engineering Work

Reflection on Engineering WorkPROFESSIONAL ENGINEERSummary StatementThese are the competency Units and Elements. These elements must be communicate in the Summary Statement (see Section C). If you are applying for assessment as a Professional Engineer, you will deficiency to down turn on this page, complete it and lodge it with your application. force ElementA brief summary of how you take up applied the elementParagraph number in the career episode(s) where the element is addressedPE1 KNOWLEDGE AND attainment BASE PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the plan fundamentals applicable to the technology afflictTheoretical knowledge gained from studying Renewable efficiency Resources , Mechanics of Materials and Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning was used in the projects.CE 1.2, 2.1, 2.2PE1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences whic h underpin the engineering disciplineI used different mathematical equations for the designing of Parabolic Trough.Heating and Cooling load for the Air Conditioning were calculated using load calculation equations. CAMEL software was used to optimize the load and analyze and compare it with manual calculations.CE 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 3.8, 3.11, 3.12, 3.21PE1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering disciplineKnowledge gained in Finite Element Methods and analysis software ANSYS helped to analyze the dominate table.CE 2.1, 2.2, 2.10PE1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering disciplineSequential switching of energy resources from traditional fossil fuels to renewable energy resources is seeming eminent. Parabolic Trough is the future of energy sector in energy deficient countries, like Pakistan.CE 1.1, 1.2,1.21PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering disciplineBeing aware of the side effects some of fossil fuels have on the environment, helped us to use the environmental friendly Solar baron to generate electricity. It reduces the carbon foot print and hence, guarantees a greener and healthier future.CE 1.2, 1.21PE1.6 brain of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific disciplineBeing project leader the responsibility laid on my shoulders to ensure favored timely completion of the project. For this I employed Primavera and Microsoft Project software to fetch up the project within given timeline.CE 1.8, 2.7, 3.5, 3.7PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY PE2.1 masking of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solvingWorking on renewable energy project incited students and industrialists to use this energy source to power their needs. And I visited them to help them design the projects.CE 1.21PE2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resourcesI used the VRV system instead of the Central Air Conditioning as it is more energy efficient and gives more control.I used CAMEL to analyze the manual load calculations and suggest changings in the structure of building.ANSYS was used to analyze the drop table for the drop test.CE 2.2, 2.10, 3.4, 3.21, 3.22PE2.3 Application of opinionated engineering synthesis and design fulfilesIn each project I followed the engineering design process i.e. Defined the problem, searched for solution and picked a solution and developed it (Solar Power Plant). At the end, I prepared the report for each project including all experiments in systematic order.CE 1.21PE2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projectsI used my management skills and software i.e. Primavera and Microsoft Project to keep track of the progress and finish it within given time.CE 1.7, 1.8, 2.7, 3.5, 3.7PE3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES PE3.1 Ethical conduct and prof essional accountabilityBefore the start of each project I make sure that my group follows the predefined guide lines to ensure professional and ethical conduct. Safety talks before every critical activity helped to achieve this goal.CE 1.8, 1.9, 1.20, 2.14PE3.2 telling oral and written communication in professional and lay domainsI presented my Final Year Project (Solar Trough) in front of project supervisor, Chairman of machinelike Engineering department and an external examiner.CE 1.21PE3.3 Creative innovative and proactive demeanourUsed economical techniques to select the Concentrated Solar Power technology, which need small absorbing surfaces and large reflective surfaces. Absorbing materials are more expensive than the reflective surfaces.CE 1.10PE3.4 Professional use and management of informationI kept record of all the meetings by writing minutes of meetings at the end of each meeting. Prepared the project reports using all the experimental and hypothetical knowledge.CE 1 .5,1.8,1.9,2.7,3.5,3.7PE3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conductMy leadership skills and professional attitude during my final year project helped me to be leader in coterminous two projects as well. Leading project teams more than once groomed my leadership skills and helped to enhance my professional conduct.CE 1.7, 2.1, 3.5PE3.6 Effective team membership and team leadershipMy leadership in the projects was effective enough to finish the projects well in time and in good team spirit. I inspired my team members to work through difficult situations and solve issues without being stressed out.CE 3.5, 2.11,