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Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd.,

Global Conference of

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Future of Mechanical Engineering

Grand Challenges & Great Contributions

17 April, 2008

GK Pillai

Chairman cum Managing Director

Heavy Engineering Corpn. Ltd. Ranchi, India1

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History

&

Background

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for Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering- Introduction

Mechanical engineering involves application ofprinciples of physics for analysis, design,

manufacturing and maintenance of mechanicalsystems

Concept of mechanical engineering in existencesince ancient times.

Mechanical engineering has driven the advanceof civilization

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Potters wheel

Wedge, lever, pulley

Wheeled carriage River boats

Screw

Ratchet

Water wheel

Contribution of Mech. Engg. Ancient Times

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Wheel barrow

Rotary fan

Endless power transmitting chain drive

Mechanical clock

Stern post rudder

Contribution of Mech. Engg. Medieval Times

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Steam engine

Railway engine

I.C. engine powered automobile

Steam boat

Modern bicycle

Screw cutting & other machine tools Machinery for mass production of goods

Concept of codes & standards

Contribution of Mech. Engg. 18th&19th Century

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Radio & Television

Computers

Telephone

Nuclear Technologies

High Performance Materials

Some Engineering Developments inthe 20th Century that have influenced

mechanical engineering

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Challenges

Ahead

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Depleting natural resources which arefinite

Pollution control

Global warming Shortage of water

Improving quality of life

Enhancing the joys of living Sustaining civilizations continuing

advancement inspite of population

growth

Mechanical Engineering-Challenges Ahead

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Collective responsibility to improve lives ofpeople around the world

Understanding the problems of the

developing countries Encourage research & development in

appropriate technology for the developing

countries Mechanical engineers must contribute to

the relief of people trying to survive day by

day

Mechanical Engineering for theDeveloping World

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National Research & DevelopmentCorporation (NRDC) was set up in 1953 todevelop technologies suitable for local needs

Central Mechanical Engineering ResearchInstitute was set up in 1958 with the specifictask of development of mechanical

engineering technology

Appropriate Technology- Initiatives in India

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With the initiative of First Prime Minister of IndiaPandit Jawaharlal Nehru,Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd. was set up

in the year 1958 primarily to facilitatemanufacturing of Heavy Mechanical Engineeringitems so that the country is able to enhance its

capability in the production of these items for thecore sector.

HEC builds Machines that build the nation

Heavy Engineering Corporation-Indias Initiative

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Incorporated on 31.12.1958 as Govt. undertakingunder administrative Control of Ministry of

Industries, Government of India.

An integrated Mechanical Engineering Complexhaving Melting, Casting, Forging, Machining and

Fabrication facilities all located at one place.

Heavy Machine Building Plant (HMBP)

Foundry Forge Plant (FFP)

Heavy Machine Tools Plant (HMTP)

Projects & Consultancy division

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Year2028

How does it

look?

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More than just competent or admirabletechnicians

Capable of being leaders in business & public

service More educated about other fields like

computers, electronics, bio-technology, nano-

technology, nature science etc. Ability to accommodate innovative

developments from non-mechanical

engineering fields

Mechanical Engineers in 2028

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Role in developing technologies forextracting resources from new sources

Role in scaling up the use of alternative

energy sources Role in development of nano-technology

for use in conventional mechanical areas

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Mechanical Engineers in 2028

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Convergence of technologies of diverse fieldsranging from computers to biology and nature

Computers and software in the fields of CAD, CAE,

FEA, CFD & CAM and many more which will bedeveloped in the next 20 years

Artificial intelligence & development of Robotics

Opportunity to develop mass production processesfor nano-technology & bio-technology products

Opportunities for MechanicalEngineers in 2028

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Inspiration from natures creations and naturalprocesses, as scientists have done, and applythem to improve the mechanical engineering

systems and processes Collaborative technology similar to Wikis and

Virtual Worlds and open source technology

similar to Linux

Opportunities for MechanicalEngineers in 2028

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energy conservation

resource protection

waste management

artificial intelligence & robotics sustainable development

reducing pollution and hazards to environment

alternative technology for conserving/replacing depletable resources

Fields of innovation forMechanical Engineers in 2028

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Conclusion

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the possibilities are mind boggling

ingenuity of the human mind should notbe underestimated

it is only limited by mans imagination Mechanical engineering will still

maintain the leadership of the

engineering profession by meeting thechallenges of the 21st century

Conclusion

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Mechanical engineering ethics likethat in medical profession

Corporate & social responsibility Development of engineering capacityin less developed countries

Mechanical Engineering and Society

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Global Summit on Futureof Mechanical

Engineering27

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Great Contributions forMechanical Engineering04-17-2008

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