The 8 th International Mechanical Engineering Conference (IMEC-2018) jointly organized by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi Centre and NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, was held on Friday the 26 th & Saturday the 27 th January, 2018  in collaboration with Federation of Engineering Institutions of Islamic Countries (FEIIC) and Federation of Engineering Institutions of  South & Central Asia (FEISCA), Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS-Quetta), Dawood University of Engineering & Technology – Karachi, DHA Suffa University – Karachi, Pakistan Navy Engineering College – NUST Karachi,    The theme of the 8 th  International Mechanical Engineering Conference was “Emerging Technologies and Industrial Applications”.

The Conference started with recitation of the Holy Quran by Engr. Uzair Yousuf.

Engr. Sohail Bashir, Chief Organizer of the 8 th International Mechanical Engineering Conference presented the welcome address and briefed about the Conference.

Engr. Prof. Dr. S.F.A. Rafeeqi, Chairman, IEP Karachi Centre presented his address. Engr. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, Pro-Vice- Chancellor, NEDUET and Convener, IMEC-2018 also spoke on this occasion

A Key Note presentation on “The Coal Mining & Power Projects” was given by Engr. Faisal Iqbal Siddiqui, General Manager (Technical), Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company, which was highly appreciated.

Engr. Sohail Bashir, Chief Organizer, IMEC-2018, and Engr. Ayaz Mirza, Secretary, IEP Karachi Centre presented the Conference shield to the Chief Guest, Engr.Ayaz Mirza, Secretary IEP Karachi Centre presented the vote of thanks.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Nasir Uddin Shaikh, Secretary IMEC-2018, Member, Local Council, IEP Karachi Centre conducted the Inaugural Session.

The Inaugural Session came to an end before Maghrib Prayer followed by an entertainment progarmme “Dastan Goi” (Storytelling), an old tradition of Subcontinent by Dastango a group from NAPA.

Dastago is a group who do it professionally. They presented an extract from 'Tilsim Hosh Ruba' a poplar Dastan of Sub continent. The duration of their performance time followed by Conference Dinner on Friday 26th Jan-2018. 

The Conference was spread over nine (09) technical sessions in two days at Convention Center and two parallel sessions at Dr. S.A.Hasan Hall and Engr. Asfia Aleem Hall.

SATURDAY THE 26 TH JANUARY, 2018
1 ST TECHNICAL SESSION

Scenario :
“Design and Optimization”
Venue: IEP Convention Centre

Chaired by :
Engr. Dr. Muhammad Nauman Qureshi
HOD, Mechanical Engineering Department DHA SUFFA University

Engr. Neelofar Hameed Khan
Director, SCAD & Corporate Secretary, State Bank Limited & Central Council Member, IEP Karachi Centre


Following papers were presented

1 “Prediction of Remaining Life of Damaged Engineering Components Using Failure Assessment Diagram and Non-Destructive Testing”
- Engr.M. K. Khan, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University, Coventry, UK MatStress Engineering, Karachi, Engr.. M. A. Abro, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mehran University, Khairpur,Pakistan

2. “A review of recent advancements in cooling technologies for axial turbine blade”
-Engr.Inam ur Rehman, Dr. Shakeel Safdar, CAE, National University of Sciences Technology, Pakistan

3. “Optimization of bi-morph piezoelectric bender for harvesting vibration energy”
-Engr. Shahzeb Irfan Nadeem S. Khan, Aerospace Engineering Department, College of Aeronautical Engineering,NUST, Risalpur, Pakistan

4. “Survey on Design of Fuselage Structure for Fighter Aircraft” -Engr. Syed Muhammad Shaheer, Engr.Faisal Siddiqui, Engr. Amjad Aziz, National University of Sciences and Technology, CAE, Risalpur, Pakistan


2nd TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : “Aerodynamic”
Venue: Dr. S. A. Hasan Hall

Chaired by:
Engr. Dr. Anjum Khalid
Department of Mechanical Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology

Engr. Dr. Usman Alauddin
Department of Mechanical Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology

Engr. Meraj Ahmed Khwaja
Member, Local Council, IEP Karachi Centre


Following papers were presented”

5 “Passive Control of Base Drag Using Stream Wise Tabs”
-Engr. Shehryar Kharal, Engr. Hassan Raza, Engr. Qasim Zaheer, Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Aeronautical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology Islamabad, Pakistan

6. “Recent Advances in Control of Rotating Stall in Axial Flow Compressor”
-Engr. Inam ur Rehman, Dr. Ali Sarosh, CAE, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan

7. “Conceptual Design of Aerial Target Vehicle”
Engr. Talha Basit, Engr. Aun Haider, Dr. Irtiza Ali Shah, Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Aeronautical Engineering, NUST, Pakistan

8. “Analysis of Oscillatory Oblique Stagnation-Point Flow Towards a Plane Wall”
-Engr. Inam ur Rehman, Engr. Syed Irtiza Ali Shah, CAE, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan


3RD TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : Innovative Materials”
Venue: IEP Convention Centre

Chaired by:
Engr. Dr. Khurram Kamal
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology

Engr. Ayaz Mirza
Secretary, The Institution of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi Centre

Engr. Ghulam Farooq Maniar
General Manager (Projects), Pakistan Petroleum Limited
& Local Council Member, IEP, Karachi Centre


Following papers were presented

9. “Enhancement of Tensile Strength of Ductile Iron with Austempering Heat Treatment”
-Dr. M. Ashraf Sheikh, The University of Lahore & Institution of Engineers Pakistan

10. “A Review of Recent Advances in the Adhesively Bonded, Riveted and Hybrid Joints”
-Engr. Shahzeb Irfan Engr. Ali Sarosh, Aerospace Engineering Department, College of Aeronautical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Risalpur, Pakistan

11. “Parametric Analysis of an L-Shaped Aluminum Profile Extrusion Process”
Engr. Talha Basit, Dr. Nadeem Shafi Khan, Engr. Abdul Waheed, Engr. Asad Ullah Butt, Engr. Waleed Fayaz, Engr. Shehryar Kharal, National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

12. “Inverse Die Prediction Based Upon Extrudate Swell:
A Case Study of Spider Web Manager Extrusion Process” -Engr. Mohsin Ali, Dr. Nadeem Shafi Khan, Engr. Riaz Ahmed,Engr. Danial Mehmood, Engr. Odeida Joma Alzghoul National University of Sciences & Technology Islamabad, Pakistan


4th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : Dynamics and Control
Venue: Engr. Dr. S.A. Hasan Hall

Chaired by:
Engr. Dr. Muhammad Usama Siddiqui
Department of Mechanical Engineering
DHA SUFFA University

Engr. Dr. Syed Ali Hasnain Naqvi
Member, Central Council, IEP

Engr. Jilani Yousuf
SEM, National Refinery Limited
& Vice- Chairman, (Mech), IEP Karachi Centre

Following papers were presented

13. “Analysis of Four Degrees of Freedom Half Car Suspension System”
-Engr. Muhammad Hasnain Quraishi, Engr. Nadeem Shafi Khan,Engr. Syed Muhammad Shaheer, Engr. Asad Ali National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

14. “Analysis of Dynamic Aeroelastic Effects with Estimation of Flutter Speeds”
-Engr. Muhammad Jamil, CAE, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan

15. “Fault Tolerant Control of an Active Suspension System for Road Vehicles”
-Engr.Mahmood ul Hassan, Engr. Imtiaz Hussain Kalwar, Engr. M. Zaigham Abbas Shah, Egnr. Engr.Abdul Qadir Channa, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

16. “Effect of Directional Stiffness on Control Reversal Speed”
-Engr. Musawar Hussain, CAE, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan


5th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : Computational Fluid Dynamics
Venue: Engr. Asfia Aleem Hall

Chaired by:
Engr. Dr. Tahir Abdul Hussain Ratlamwala,
Department of Engineering, NUST,

Engr. Dr. Johar Khurshid Farooqui,
Professor & Dean Faculty of EAS & EMS
DHA SUFFA University

Following papers were presented

17. “CFD and Numerical Analysis of Diverter Less Supersonic Inlet with S-Duct for Different Configurations”
-Engr. Muhammad Haris Shafique, Dr. Messam Abbas Naqvi, Dr. Shuaib Salamat3 Aerospace Department, CAE, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

18. “CFD Analysis of Effect of Wavy Tube Parameters on Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop of Flowing Fluid”
-Engr. Muhammad Sameer, Engr. Syed Murtuza Mehdi , Department of Mechanical Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

19. ”Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis for Ventilation and Air-Conditioning of an Office Room”
-Egnr. M. Mahrukh, NEDUET Engr. B. Ashraf , Egnr. U. Allauddin, Egnr. U. Saleem , University of the German Federal Armed Force, Bundeswehr University Munich, Neubiberg, Germany

20. “NOx Formation Quantification inside a Combustion Chamber Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)”
-Egnr.M. Ahmed, Department of Automotive and Marine Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, Egnr.M. Shakaib, Egnr. M. A. Siddiqui, Egnr. I. Ahmed, Department of Mechanical Engineering,, NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia


6th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : Lean Manufacturing and System Optimization
Venue: IEP Council Hall

Chaired by :
Engr. Dr. Syed Amir Iqbal
Metallurgical Engineering Department
NED University of Engineering and Technology

Engr. Dr. Zahoor ul Hussain Awan
Department of Chemical Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology

Following papers were presented”

21. “Modeling Flight Control System for An Aircraft that Uses Inclined Ruddervator and Flypersons”
-Engr. Mubashir Aftab Nawaz, Dr. Messam Abbas Naqvi, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad

22. “Application of Queuing Theory in Improving Healthcare Performance of OPD”
-Engr. Sarmad Ali Khaskheli, Engr. Muhammad Ahmed Kalwar, Engr. Faiza Bhutto, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh,Pakistan

23. “Comfortable Waiting Time of Patients at The OPD with Varying Demographics”
-Engr. Muhammad Ahmed Kalwar, Egnr. Anwaruddin Tanwari, Dr. Muhammad Saad Memon, Egnr. Sarmad Ali Khaskheli, Engr. Ali Arsalan Siddiqui. Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro,

24. “Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of Faculty Members in Public Sectors Engineering Universities of Sindh Province”
-Engr. Ameer Ali Shahani, Engr. Ameer Ali Shahani, Mukhtiar Ali Korai, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.


7th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : Modelling and Simulation
Venue: IEP Convention Center

Chaired by :
Engr. Dr. Muhammad Hayat Jokhio
Chairman, Department of Material & Metallurgy Engineering
Dawood University of Engineering & Technology Karachi

Engr, M. Taufiq Bilwani
Director, Gatron Industries Limited
& Member Local Council, IEP, Karachi Centre

Engr. Abdul Rahim
Principal Engineer, Modtech Service Pvt Ltd
& Member Local Council, IEP, Karachi Centre

Following papers were presented”

25. “An Algorithm to Analyze Artificial Viscosity in Shock Capturing Through CD Nozzle”
-Engr. Muhammad Yaser Javed

26. “Development of An Algorithm to Solve Steady Supersonic Inviscid Flow Over a 2-D Double Wedge”
-Engr. Musawar Hussain, CAE, National University of Sciences & Technology,

27. “Finite Element Study of Micro Rough Topologies for Stretchable Thin Films’
-Egnr. Murtuza Mehdi, Maaz Akhtar, Sufiyan Ahmad, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan, Engr.Muhammad Adeel, Department of Engineering, SUPARCO, Karachi, Pakistan , Engr. Nauman Malik Muhammad, Faculty of Integrated Technologies, University Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri, Brunei


8th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : Thermal and Mechanical Systems
Venue: Dr. S.A. Hasan Hall

Chaired by :
Engr. Asim Murtaza Khan
Former Managing Director, PPL
CEO, Petroleum Institute of Pakistan
& Member Central Council, IEP

Prof. Dr. -Ing. Syed Mushahid Hussain Hashmi
Chairman, Department of Marine & Automobile Engineering
NED University of Engineering and Technology

Following papers were presented”

28. “Technical and Environmental Analysis of SHP in RET Screen: A Case Study of Power Production at Machai/Mardan”
-Engr. Anjum Khalid, Engr. Nageen Jalal, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan

29. “Energy Potential from Municipal Solid Wastes in Urban Pakistan”
-Engr.Abdullah Riaz , Engr.M Mobin Siddiqui, Engr. Syed Muhammad Hamza, Engr. Syed Irtiza Ali , Department of Engineering Sciences, Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC), National University of Science & Technology, Karachi,

30. “Torque Estimation Analysis for Piezoelectric Savonius Wind Mill for Wind Energy Harvesting”
-Engr. Nadeem Shafi Khan, National University of Sciences and Technology, NUST, Pakistan, Engr. Fahad Shahbaz, National University of Sciences and Technology,

31. “Experimental Investigation of no-frost refrigerator with nano-lubricants”
- Muhammad E. Haque, Rosli Abu Bakar and M. Shakaib, Faculty of Mechancial Engineering university of Malaysia Pahang, Pekan, Malaysia/NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi


9th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : System Design
Venue: Engr. Asfia Aleem Hall

Chaired by :
Engr. Dr. Muhammad Shakaib
Co-Chairman, Mechanical Engineering Department
NED University of Engineering and Technology

Engr. Dr. Maaz Akhtar
Mechanical Engineering Department
NED University of Engineering and Technology

Following papers were presented”

32. “SMA Actuated Index Finger Exoskeleton”
-Engr. Nirma Sheikh, Engr. Jawaid Daudpoto, Engr. Bhawani S Chowdhry, Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Pakistan

33. “Analysis of Forced Vibrations of Flap Wise Bending of Rotating Tapered Rayleigh Cantilever Beams” Engr. Inam ur Rehman, Dr. Nadeem Shafi Khan, CAE, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan

34. “Bird Hit Impact Analysis of Aircraft Nose Radome”
Engr.Inam ur Rehman, Dr. Nadeem Shafi Khan, CAE, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan

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