BE Project Guidelines Final

Guidelines for

Final Year Project

at

Polymer Engineering Department,

MIT, Pune

July 2010

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1.0 IntroductionAs a requirement of 4-years curriculum, all final year students are required to undertake a project supervised by the faculty member(s). The project may include an in-depth study, investigation, development of models and testing/characterization in the area of polymers depending of the problem defined. The students are required to submit a final report on completion of the project. The department has prepared this set of guidelines so that all the students will be aware of the various project requirements in terms of project schedule, presentation and final report.

1.1 Project DurationThe total duration of project is one academic year, spread over 2 semesters.

1.2 Project Proposals The projects proposals will normally be defined by faculty members of the department The students also can approach the faculty members with their own ideas, discuss in detail

and then, if faculty agrees, that idea can also be considered as final year project taking into account the feasibility at college level.

Every proposal will consists of brief summary of aim/objective, scope, etc. The projects are categorized as follows:

o Type A : Internal project – proposal by department facultieso Type B: External project – proposal in collaboration with Industry or Research

Institutes The compiled list of all projects having details of title, advisor(s) name(s) and brief summary

will then be displayed on the notice board.

1.3 Project Selection and Allocation Once complied list of projects is displayed on notice board, the students should select the

topics of their liking and discuss in detail with the respective faculty members. The project allocation will be done only after receiving the confirmation by faculty members. The entire process of topic selection, discussion and confirmation from faculty members will

be done within maximum 1-week duration after displaying project proposals by faculty members.

Students are advised to select the projects carefully during this phase since allocated students are not allowed to drop out after this phase.

1.4 Workspace Allocation Depending on requirements student will utilize the facilities available in various laboratories

of the department. The student should work with responsibility towards the laboratory facilities.

1.5 Time allotment Two hours will be allotted per week in the 1st semester. One day will be allotted per week in the 2nd semester. Additionally, students can effectively utilize December month’s vacation as well as

free time slots available in their weekly time-table for project related matters.

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2.0 Project Assessment The project assessment consists of 2 parts - Interim and Final Assessment. An interim assessment will be done at the end of first semester or may be in the 1st week of

second semester. The Final Assessment will be done at the end of second semester.

2.1 Interim Assessment Student’s, and thereby project, progress will be closely monitored by advisor

throughout the year in terms of meetings, progress reports. The student should submit a brief outline of project plan (2-3 pages) to the advisor

within six weeks from the commencement of project. This will include project work strategy as well as weekly schedule.

At the end of 1st semester or in the 1st week of 2nd semester (the exact schedule will be informed to student well in-advance), student should submit a short interim report followed by 10 minutes presentation.

The report and presentation preparation should be done in consultation with the advisor as these will be assessed by faculty members of department. The grade/marks obtained in this Interim assessment will be considered in the Final assessment.

2.2 Final Assessment At the end of 2nd semester, student will have to submit Project Report copy (refer to

“The Guidelines for Project Report” section in following pages) The project report submission schedule will be informed to student well in-advance.

If due to some unavoidable reasons student is not able to meet submission deadline, he/she should inform the Head of Department about it through advisor.

The Final Assessment will consists of two parts -- Assessment of Final Report - Oral examination

The assessment will be done by both, advisor as well as external examiner

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Final Year Project Proposal

Academic Year :

Title :

Student(s) Name(s) :

Advisor’s Name :

Co-Advisor(s) Name(s) :

Brief Summary of proposed Project

Facilities required

Student’s signature Advisor’s signature

Date:

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Guidelines of Final Project Report

1.0 Contents Layout The project report should be a hard bound copy with contents arranged in the sequence given below

Cover Page Title Page Certificate Acknowledgment Abstract Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Nomenclature (standard symbols, Greek symbols, abbreviations, etc.) Chapters (1, 2, 3, etc.) References Appendix (if any)

Cover Page the format used for print on Hard Bound Cover. It will not have any number. Title page should not have any number although it will be counted as “i" in Roman

Numbering system The page numbers for Certificate, Acknowledgment, Abstract, Table of Contents, List of

Figures, List of Tables and Nomenclature should in Roman Numbering System (e.g. i, ii, iii…..) and should start from “ii” as number for Certificate page.

The page numbers for Chapters, Appendix and References should in Arabic Numbering System (e.g. 1, 2, 3…..)

2.0 Binding Specifications

The project report should be a Matt finish Black Coloured Hard Bound copy with matter embossed in Golden colour.

3.0 Page Specifications The project report should be printed on A4-size Bond paper. The top and bottom margin should be 1” Left margin should be 1.2” and right margin should be 1”.

4.0 Format for various Sections

The report should have “Times New Roman” font type with “12 pt” Font Size and “Regular” Font style unless and until specified.

All the Titles (Chapter, section, sub-section, etc.) should be in “Bold” font style. All the Titles (Acknowledgment, Abstract, Table of Contents, List of Figures, List of

Tables, Nomenclature, various Chapters alongwith numbers, References, Appendix) should in “14 pt” font size

The paragraph spacing should be 1.5 lines unless and until specified.

4.1 Cover Page and Title Page – Refer to specimen given in Appendix 1.

4.2 Certificate – Refer to specimen given in Appendix 2.

4.3 Acknowledgment – It is not compulsory but depends on Advisor and students.

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4.4 Abstract – Abstract should be preferably one page (maximum 2 pages) synopsis of the project work. It should be only text matter and should not contain any graph, figure, table, etc.

4.5 Table of Contents – Refer to specimen given in Appendix 3.

4.6 List of Figures – The text should be exactly same as it appears as caption below the respective figures in the report.

4.7 List of Tables – The text should be exactly same as it appears as Title at the top of respective tables in the report.

4.8 Nomenclature – This should contain separate lists of Standard Symbols, Greek Symbols and Abbreviations used in entire project report, put in alphabetically ascending order.

4.9 Chapters – This section should mainly be divided into 2 parts – Literature Review, if any, and Project Work done by student. The Literature Review section will consists of Introductory Chapter followed by Work done

in past by various researchers, academicians, industries, etc. The Project work done by student will consists of all the aspects of experimentation, modeling

and simulation, if any, related to project followed by Plant Layout and Costing (depending on Advisor) and Summary/Conclusion.

The final division of chapters should be done as per Advisor’s suggestions/guidelines. Chapters should have appropriate Section and Sub-sections Sections and sub-sections should be numbered Chapterwise

For e.g., “1.3” indicates section 3 in Chapter 1 Do not write “Section 1.3”, only mention the number i.e. “1.3” Do not number sub-sections beyond 3 digits. In such cases, use various text editing/writing

tools.For e.g., “1.3.1” is acceptable while “1.3.1.1” is not acceptable

4.10 Tables and Figures – The word “Table” defines tabulated numerical data in the project report. All other non-verbal materials such as charts, graphs, maps, photographs and diagrams used in the project work should be considered as Figures.

In case of Tables and Figures, their reference in the text should be mentioned prior to their actual location. The actual Figures and Tables should follow either same or immediate next page.

The Figures and Tables should be numbered Chapter-wise and not section, sub-sectionwise

e.g. “Figure 1.2” indicates the second figure in Chapter No. 1 “Figure 2.3” indicates the third figure in Chapter No.2 “Figure 8.7” indicates the seventh figure in Chapter No. 8, and so on.

Similar concept is also applicable to Tables In case of Figures, the “Figure No.” and “Caption” should be at the bottom of

respective figure. In case of Tables, the “Table No.” and “Title” should be at the top of respective table. In case of any Figure or Table inserted as scanned image from any reference or as

copied/downloaded image from Internet source, the student will have to change and type the number and text matter of caption or title according his/her reference in the report. Also, give their “Reference details” in the bracket in “Figure Caption” or “Table Title”.

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4.11 Appendix – Appendix is provided to give supplementary information such as Raw Material Grade Specification Sheet, photos/images or list of various applications, program code, etc.

4.12 References – The list of references will depend on the way these have been mentioned in the text. If these are numbered in the text, then that sequence should be followed in this list. If these are mentioned with Author’s name in text, then the list in this section should be in alphabetically ascending order. The list should have all the relevant information about the reference. Specimen examples are given below.

4.12.1 Journal Paper Format –Author(s) details, “Paper Title”, Journal Name, volume (issue number), page numbers (year)

Author details should have “Surname” first followed by “initials” For more than one author, “and” should be present in between last 2 names “Paper Title” should be present in between “ ” “Journal Name” should be in worldwide accepted abbreviated form and in “Italics”

font style Only “volume” should be in “Bold” font style “Issue Number” should be in “Regular” font style If “Issue Number” is not known, then mention only “Volume” “Page numbers” should preferably include “start” and “end” page number

with “ - ” in between start and end page numbersExamples –

Gupta, J.S. and Khakhar, D.V., “Brwonian Dynamic Simulation of Diffusion Limited Polymerization of Rod-like Molecules : Isotropic Translation Diffusion”, J. Chem. Phys., 107(8), 3289-3294 (1997)

Aoki, H., Onogi, Y., White, J.L. and Fellers, J.F., “Characterization and Continuous Extrusion of Isotropic and Anisotropic poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide)/sulphuric acid solutions to from Ribbons and Blown Films”, Polym. Eng. Sci., 20(3), 221-229 (1980)

Chen, S., Jin, Y. and Qian, B., “Precipitation-crystallization of poly(1,4-phenylene terephthalamide) from nematic solution”, Makromol. Chem., 188, 2713-2719 (1987)

4.12.2 Book Format –Author(s) details, “Book Title and, edition no. if any”, Publishers details, page no. if any, Year

Author details should have “Surname” first followed by “initials” For more than one author, “and” should be present in between last 2 names “Chapter Title, if any” should be present in between “ ” Chapter Number should preferably be mentioned “Book Name and edition no.” should be in “Italics” font style If Author has written the article/chapter in a book edited by other author(s), then,

the names of these other author(s) should be mentioned as “edited by ------“ For a series of volumes, say for example Encyclopedia, “volume” should be

mentioned in “Bold” font style “Publisher details” should include “Publishers Name, City Name, etc.” “Page numbers” should preferably include “start” and “end” page number

with “ - ” in between start and end page numbers

Examples –

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Flory, P.J., Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY, 105-124 (1953)

Odian, G., Principles of Polymerization, 2nd edition, John Wiley and Sons, NY, 8-9 (1981)

Vollbracht, L., “Aromatic Polyamides”, Chapter 22 in Comprehensive Polymer Science, edited by Allen, G. and Bevington, J.C., 5, Pergamon, Oxford, 375-386 (1989)

4.12.3 Patent Format -

Author(s) details, Title if any, Patent Details (Year) Author details should have “Surname” first followed by “initials” For more than one author, “and” should be present in between last 2 names “Patent Title, if any” should be present in between “ ” “Patent details” should include “Initials of Country Name, Patent No.” in “Italics”

font style Only mention the “Year”, do not mention “Date and Month”

Examples – Vollbracht, L. and Veerman, T.J., U.S. Patent No. 4,308,374 (1981)

4.12.4 Internet Source – Do not write down any search engine link as reference. For e.g. www.google.com

or www.wikipedia.com is NOT permitted. A proper web-link should be written so that if this link is referred the relevant

information is available on that link.

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http://www.wikipedia.com/

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Appendix 1

Title

A Project Report submitted to thePune University

For the Degree of

B.E. (Polymer Engineering)

by

Students’ Name (s) (do not write Roll Numbers)

Advisor (s) : Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. ------ (Internal)Co-Advisor (s) : Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. ------ (External)

(Keep only relevant Title)

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Polymer Engineering DepartmentMAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT)

Pune 411 038

Academic Year

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Bold, 12 pt

Bold, 14 pt

12 pt

Bold, 14 pt

Bold, All Capital Letters, 20 pt

Bold, 12 pt

12 pt

Bold, 12 pt

Specimen

ELECTROPLATING OF POLYPROPYLENE

A Project Report submitted to thePune Universityfor the Degree of

B.E. (Polymer Engineering)

by

Shah AnkitShah Maulik

Hundare Sanchit

Advisor : Prof. (Dr.) Hemant V. JoshiCo-Advisors : Mr. Vinod Kumar, Mr. Dharmenra Sheth,

Dr. Rajeev Basargekar (PARC, RIL, Mumbai)

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Polymer Engineering DepartmentMAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT)

Pune 411 038

2009-2010

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Appendix 2

MAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune

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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project report entitled

“Project Title”

has been successfully completed under my/our guidance by,

“Name of Student(s) with Surname first”

towards partial fulfillment of the requirement for Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Engineering

as prescribed by University of Pune for the academic year ------

Co-Advisor’s Name (with Title) Advisor’s Name (with Title)Co-Advisor AdvisorDesignation, Department DesignationCompany/Institute Name Polymer Engg. Dept., MITCity Name Pune 411 038

Name of Head of the Department (with Title)

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Bold, 14 pt

Bold, All capital letter, 18 pt

Bold, 14 pt

Bold, 14 pt

Head, Polymer Engg. Dept.MIT, Pune 411 038

Specimen

MAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune

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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project report entitled

“Electroplating of Polypropylene”

has been successfully completed under our guidance by,

Shah AnkitShah Maulik

Hundare Sanchit

towards partial fulfillment of the requirement for Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Engineering

as prescribed by University of Pune for the academic year 2009-2010

Mr. Vinod Kumar Prof. (Dr.) Hemant V. JoshiAdvisorAssistant ProfessorPolymer Engg. Dept., MIT

Mr. Dharmendra Sheth Pune 411 038

Dr. Rajeev S. Basargekar Prof. (Dr.) Pramod S. Joshi

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Co-Advisors Head, Polymer Engg. Dept.PARC, MIT, Pune 411 038Reliance Industries LtdChembur, Mumbai

Appendix 3

Table of Contents

Certificate ………………………………………………………………… ii

Acknowledgment ………………………………………………………… iii

Abstract ………………………………………………………………….. iv

Table of Contents ……………………………………………………….. v

List of Figures …………………………………………………………… vii

List of Tables ……………………………………………………………. viii

Nomenclature …………………………………………………………… ix

Chapters (1, 2, 3, etc.) ……………………………………………………. 1

References …………………………………………………………………

Appendix – 1 …………………………………………………………….

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Project Assessment Record

Student's Name :

Roll/Exam. No :

Advisor :

Co-Advisor :

Title :

Project Assessment

Assessment Points Grades

Problem

Understanding

and Solving

Self-learning

Problem definition/analysis

Formulation of design problem

Project

Implementation

Self Learning

Project Output

Extension of Knowledge

Project Management

Project Report

Organization

Content

Relevance

Writing Style and Grammar

Presentation of Material

Overall Performance:

Date : Signature

Note : Grading Scheme

A : Exceptionally Good B : Very Good C : Good D : Satisfactory

E: Poor F : Very Poor

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