This blog gives a diverse range of compelling project ideas and options, that are designed to inspire and challenge you. Whether you’re passionate about energy systems, heat transfer, or thermodynamics, discover the perfect way to showcase your skills and contribute to the field of Thermal Engineering.

Mechanical engineering consists of design, thermal, and manufacturing as three specializations. Out of them, Thermal Engineering involves dealing with the following subjects,

  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat transfer
  • Refrigeration
  • Cryogenics
In each of the following topics, one needs to carry out a thermal analysis to find out Thermal performance rating, efficiency, and related factors.

Project ideas: Theoretical Study based

The thermal analysis consists of the analysis of the given systems by thermodynamics laws, heat transfer modes, or exergy analysis.

Project ideas: Software based

One can even do the thermal analysis by use of various software like
  • Interactive Heat transfer 4.0/FEHT
  • ANSYS CFX (Structural + Fluid flow interaction with heat transfer i.e FLUENT)
  • HTRI Suites for Heat Exchanger (Heat Transfer Research Inc.)

Project ideas: Experimental Investigations based

In addition to the above software, one can even determine the thermal performance by preparing an experimental setup.

The following are some of the project topic lists for thermal engineering specialization.

1. Thermal performance analysis of two-stroke I. C. Engine
2. Thermal performance analysis of four-stroke I. C. Engine
3. Thermal performance analysis of Heat Exchangers

  • Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
  • Double Pipe Heat Exchanger
  • Helical Coil Heat Exchanger

4. Thermal performance analysis of Automobile Radiator
5. Thermal performance analysis of Power Plant Condenser
6. Thermal performance analysis of Evaporator of Refrigerator
7. Thermal performance analysis of Domestic Refrigerator
8. Thermal performance analysis of Air conditioner
9. Thermal performance analysis of Solar Heater
10. Thermal performance analysis of Thermal Power Plant
11. Thermal performance analysis of Ice Plant
12. Thermal performance analysis of Cold Storage Plant
13. Thermal performance analysis of various heaters
14. Thermal performance analysis of Air Cooler

There are plenty of topics that can be listed. But one should choose a topic based on the following: Resources available

  • cost
  • software
  • time
  • feasibility
  • experimental setup

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