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Masters
Thesis Project
Manual 4
2014

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Project No 4.1
Finite Element Analysis based contact debonding analysis for simulating delamination
Introduction:
De-lamination is wide problem when it comes to composites, because with delamination the
structure of the composite is lost, and this means it's strength is reduced significantly.
This is because the composite acquires strength due to its structure, and if the structure is disturbed
the strength is reduced.
The idea behind delamination studies is to identify the point or force of collapse, the point after
which the composite looses all it's strength when the flaw propagates to a certain critical dimension
Objective
The analysis of Composites is a tedious task. The properties of the component will depend on nature
of fiber used in the composites, its orientation and how adjacent layers are stacking to create the
section. Intermediate to these layers particulate composite layers will be embedded to asses their
impact on the performances
The objectives of the project are

To determine critical parameter where the delamination leads to a collapse

To determine the effect of material properties on this critical parameter

Keywords
Stress Analysis, Composite FEA
Background Literature Survey

Mechanics of Composite Materials - Ever J Barbero

FEA Characteristics
Non Linear FEA (Material NL)
Approx no of analysis: 50

Project No 4.2
Finite Element (FE) analysis and optimization of concentric heater.
Introduction
In applications requiring fluid at high temperatures, heat exchangers play a universal role.
However at times in conventional heat exchangers there is a variability in temperature, which is
introduced due to the design. The design controls the flow direction of the hot and cold fluids. In
some cases the flow is in the same direction, and in some case the flow is in opposite direction.
A new design expects to combine both the principles to deliver more consistent heating

The blue arrows represent cold fluid and red arrows the hot fluid, and create a hybrid concentric heat
exchanger. In such heat exchangers the fluid temperatures remain relatively stable.
However the main challenge this system faces is during the initial fire up. At initial stages the
temperature gradients are huge and this creates a lot of stress in the system
Objective
The objectives are

Analysis and optimization of assembly for safety as per provisions of ASME code

Keywords
FEA, Thermal FEA
Background Literature Survey
Heat Treatment Analysis

ASME code (UHX)

FEA Characteristics
Non Linear FEA, Thermo Couple FEA
Approx no of analysis: 68

Project no 4.3
Transient Structural Analysis of Offshore Mooring Shackle and Chain Test
Introduction
DNV code stipulates the testing of each and every mooring shackle and chain prior to it's shipment.
Based on the performance of this test each component is given a rating
These tests are costly and time consuming as the shackle and chains used for mooring are heavy
components
If we can simulate some tests in FEA then this will reduce the cost overruns involved in case of
repetitive testing
Objective
The objectives of the project are
To do transient structural analysis of mooring shackle as per DNV requirements
Keywords
Mooring shackle, Offshore desing
Background Literature Survey

DNV Design Code

Finite Element Analysis

FEA Characteristics
Non Linear FEA
Transient

Approx no of analysis: 77

Project no 4.4
Conducting a comparative analysis between standard shaft and an eccentric shaft using rotordynamic
analysis (research)
Introduction
Rotating machinery (e.g. compressor, turbine, electric motor) is subject to cyclic vibrating force such
as unbalance force. Some torque oscillation is also inevitable in the train with reciprocating
compressor or electric motor. In case the lateral or torsional natural frequency (lateral critical speed /
torsional critical speed) of rotor system coincides with the frequency of such excitation force,
excessive lateral or torsional vibration will result due to resonance, which may severely disturb plant
operation or may lead to machinery damage.
Machinery manufacturer is responsible to carry out lateral and torsional rotordynamic analyses in
order to investigate and mitigate the risk of such resonance problems
Objective
The objective of the project is to prepare a standard operating procedure for Rotor dynamic analysis
and perform initial comparative studies on the system

Keywords
Rotordynamic, FEA,
Background Literature Survey
Vibration
Finite Element FEA
FEA Characteristics
Non Linear FEA
Dynamic Analysis
Approx no of analysis: 50

Project no 4.5
Finite Element Analysis of friction heating (Research )
Introduction
Typical finite element analysis are thermal to structural coupled analysis. In the friction heating
process, it is a structural to thermal simulation coupled, having its practical applications.
Sliding is a part and parcel of moving equipments (rails, cranes, conveyors, automobile brakes etc).
hence the application of this project are wide ranging.
Objective
TO Simulate Friction heating in FEA for a standard test bed sample
and to repeat the analysis for a slide rail .
Keywords
FEA, Couple FEA, Frictiona
Background Literature Survey
Frictional heating

FEA Characteristics
Non Linear FEA
Thermo Coupled FEA
Approx no of analysis: 50

Rules and Procedure:

1. All Projects are Finite Element Analysis based, and will be solved in Software such as ANSYS.
2. The Student should go through the abstracts, do some background study, and primarily
identify the project with which they have maximum interest.
3. For obtaining further data, and allotment of project, the Student must submit a letter of
introduction from their college, indicating the project title, and a commitment that the data
made available for the project will be used only for academic purposes
4. Kindly note that Testing is done for all projects and FEA results should not have more than 5
% variation to get accepted
5. The Student cannot be Physically present for the test
6. However, all testing reports will be provided by the company, in accordance with Intellectual
property standards of the client.
7. Note that Projects are allotted on a First Come First Serve Basis.
8. Clash of Projects is not allowed within the same Universities
9. Students from different Universities may work on the same project, however, each student
will have a unique contribution to the project and will have to work individually for
completion of the project.
10. Each Student is ideally expected to present an International Conference paper or a Journal
paper, as all the projects are research based.
11. If an international conference paper is not feasible then at least a National Conference paper
is compulsory.
12. For further doubts and clarifications mail to
thesis @vaftsycae.com
13. Reply to the mail that you receive indicating your name, your institutes name and University
name, so that we can guide you to avoid working on the same project
14. Project do not have an extension and in case extension is required, the charges will be Rs
7000/- for per semester of extension