SREE CHITRA THIRUNAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,

PAPPANAMCODE,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 018

FORMAT FOR PREPARATION OF SEMINAR REPORT FOR B. TECH.

1. ARRANGEMENT OF VARIOUS PAGES AND CONTENTS:

The sequence in which the seminar report material should be arranged and bound should be
as follows:

1. Cover Page ( This is the copy of title page which will be put as cover )
2. Title Page ( Both cover Page and Title page are the Same format )
3. Bonafide Certificate1 ( College Certificate )
4. Acknowledgement
5. Abstract
6. Table of Contents
7. List of Tables
8. List of Figures
9. List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature
10. Chapter 1: Introduction
11. Chapter 2: Literature Survey. ( in general cases)
12. Chapter 3: Methodology
13. Chapter 4: Procedures, Setup, Manufacturing, Fabrication, etc…
14. Chapter 5 …etc Result Analysis & Discussion.
15. Conclusion ( Future scope can be combined , if both are lesser in volumes )
16. Scope of Future work
17. Appendices
18. References
19. Bio – data of seminar candidates ( optional)

The table and figures shall be introduced in the appropriate places.

2. PAGE DIMENSION AND BINDING SPECIFICATIONS:

1. The dimension of the seminar report should be in A4 size.

2. The seminar report should be bound ( soft binding ) using specified colour paper. This is the
standard method of binding seminars. First by stitching the arranged paper set , gumming the
cover page and place them properly for bonding. Neatly trim the bound volume free edges.
3. The cover page should be printed in black letters in a paper of specified colours(Use light
versions only ) and the text for printing should be identical and same as that of title page.
4. For each Branch there is specified colours allotted.
5. For Details contact Seminar Coordinator s / Advisors

Serial No. Branch of Engineering Specified Colours for Cover Page

1 Mechanical Light Green
2 Mechanical ( Production ) Engg. Sandal Wood Yellow
3 Mechanical (Auto mobile ) Engg. Sky Blue

3. PREPARATION FORMAT:

3.1 Cover Page & Title Page – Both are the same .One copy of Title page is used for covering
the report . A specimen copy of the Title page of the seminar report are given in Appendix 1.

3.2 Bonafide Certificate1 – The Bonafide Certificate shall be in double line spacing using Font
Style Times New Roman and Font Size 12, as per the format in Appendix 2.

The certificate shall carry the signatures of the guides, Seminar coordinators and Head of the
Department and shall be followed by guide‟s name, designations, department and full
address of the institution , The name with academic designation of the Head of Department
must be typed and space shall be provided for the signature.

3.3 Abstract – Abstract should be one page synopsis of the seminar report typed 1.5 (One and a
half spacing ) line spacing, Two or Three paragraphs of Font Style Times New Roman and
Font Size 12.

An one page abstract should be distributed to the students in the class just before
presentation and the same abstract should be given to the seminar guides, seminar co-
ordinators and to the seminar evaluation faculties at least one day before .
3.4 Table of Contents
The table of contents should list all material following it as well as any material which
precedes it. The title page and Bonafide Certificate will not find a place among the items
listed in the Table of Contents but the page numbers of which are in lower case Roman
letters. One and a half spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head. A
specimen copy of the Table of Contents of a seminar report is given in Appendix 3.

3.5 List of Tables

The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear above the tables in the text. One
and a half spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head.

3.6 List of Figures

The list should use exactly the same captions as they appear below the figures in the text.
One and a half spacing should be adopted for typing the matter under this head.

Figures: Number figures consecutively in each chapter using the decimal system, i.e. the
third figure in chapter 5 is Fig. 5.3.

3.7 List of Symbols, Abbreviations and Nomenclature

One and a half spacing should be adopted or typing the matter under this head. Standard
symbols, abbreviations etc. should be used.

3.8 Chapters – The chapters may be broadly divided into 3 parts (i) Introductory chapter, (ii)
Chapters developing the main theme of the seminar work (iii) and Conclusion.

The main text will be divided into several chapters and each chapter may be further divided
into several divisions and sub-divisions like Literature Survey, Methodology, Procedures etc.

 Each chapter should be given an appropriate title according to the nature of

seminar and the contents in it.
 Tables and figures in a chapter should be placed in the immediate vicinity of the
reference where they are cited..

3.9 Appendices – Appendices are provided to give supplementary information, which is

included in the main text may serve as a distraction and defocus the attention and may cloud
the central theme.

Appendices should be numbered using Arabic numerals, e.g. Appendix 1, Appendix

2, etc.
Appendices, Tables and References appearing in appendices should be numbered and
referred to at appropriate places just as in the case of chapters.

Appendices shall carry the title of the work reported and the same title shall be made
in the contents page also.
3.10 List of References –

The listing of references should be typed 2 spaces below the heading “REFERENCES” in
alphabetical order in single spacing left – justified. The reference material should be listed
in the alphabetical order of the first author. The name of the author/authors should be
immediately followed by the year and other details. In case of specific websites, provide the
full path / link of the related reference. The generic websites like Google , Wikipedia,
howstuffworks etc should Not be included in the reports.

A typical illustrative list given below relates to the citation example quoted .The below
sample contains the method of writing the list of references if , the reference is, an
international journal , Reference books for particular applications, General fundamental Text
Books, Very specific & special references, Only a specific page or a figure or an equation
which is referred, a web journal (. com) , or a web site ( . html) or a link ( . pdf ).

How to show references in the context :

Generally the References will be written in sequential order of appearance in the edited
material and will be given serial ascending numbers. In the “ References” they are typed in
the same order. The context of reference, in the material ,the Serial number will be given
with in a square bracket. Example : [ 3 ] or [ Ref. 3 ]

REFERENCES

1. Jayachandran, T. Ramachandran, G. „Study of Unsteady Flows in Segmented Solid Rocket

Motors ‟, Journal of Physics , Vol.42, No.1, 2000 , pp. 421-425.

2. Barnard, R.W. and Kellogg, C. „Applications of Convolution Operators to Problems in

Univalent Function Theory‟, Michigan Mach J., Vol.27, 1980 , pp.81–94 .

3. Shin, K.G. and Mckay, N.D. et al. „Open Loop Minimum Time Control of Mechanical
Manipulations ‟, Proc.Amer.Contr.Conf., San Diego, CA, 2009, pp. 1231-1236 .

4. William Stallings, „Wireless Communication and Networks‟, 2nd edition., June 2005,
Prentice Hall of India.
5. Culity, B.D., „Element of X-ray Diffraction‟, 5 th Edition 1978 , Allison Wesley.

6. Sinke, W.C., „The Photovoltaic Challenge‟ MRS Bulletin, American Ceramic Society
Bulletin,1993, Vol. 18, No. 10, p.18.

7. Journal: www.elsevier.com/locate/actaastro/ layer insulations/. ( sciencedirect.com)

8. Site : www.sbir.nasa.gov/sbir/abstracts/06/sbir/phase2/SBIR-06-2-X9.01-1948.html.

9. Link : www.quest-corp.com/archieve/nasa/2000 0019 8625 1456.pdf.

3.10.1 Table and figures -

By the word Table, is meant tabulated numerical data in the body of the seminar report as
well as in the appendices. All other non-verbal materials used in the body of the seminar
work and appendices such as charts, graphs, maps, photographs and diagrams may be
designated as figures.
Tables:
Use the same numbering systems as that for figures. The table number and table description
is however at the top of the table. In referring to a particular table the word "table" is always
capitalized
Equations:
Use the same numbering systems as figures and tables. The number is placed at the far right
of the equation and is bracketed. If referred to in the text the word is capitalized and
abbreviated (e.g. Eq 4.3) except at the beginning of a sentence, where it is spelled out.
Footnotes:
Footnotes appear at the foot of the page and are numbered with elevated numerals in
sequence throughout the text and are single spaced. They serve two functions: to clarify or
supplement a particular sentence or portion of the text, or to document a reference or source
of information. They should be used only in unavoidable circumstances.
4.0 TYPING INSTRUCTIONS:

 The impression on the typed copies should be black in colour.

 One and a half spacing should be used for typing the general text.
 The general text shall be typed in the Font style „Times New Roman’ .
 Margin: Top 1.0 ”, Bottom 1.0 ” Left 1.5 ” Right 1.0 ” ( all in inches)
 Line spacing: One and a half spacing ,
 Font size: 12 , Font style „Times New Roman’ . normal
 Larger fonts may be used for headings & subtitles .( not too large , limit to 14 or 16)
 Do not added any additional spacing‟s between headings and paragraph.
 Use the very minimum numbers of pages . No separate pages
for writing chapter no - 1, chapter no - 2 etc.. No wastage of recourses.
 No header lines nor footer lines . In short No decorations of any sort .
 Enrich properly each pages of the seminar report. No wastage of space .
  Give Page Number in the page footer center
 The introduction chapter starts with the Page No 1 .
 The Title page and Bonafide Certificate will not find a place among the items listed in
the Table of Contents but the page numbers of which are in lower case Roman letters.
 The page numbers of Abstract, List of Tables, List of Figures and List of Symbols,
Abbreviations & Nomenclature are in lower case Roman letters.
 For page wise setting and to keep a page as a single unit insert page-breaks options
before and after so that whatever editing‟s you do in the document , that will not
affect the edited portion which is inside these page -breaks. What will happen at the
most is generation of some new blank pages. At the end of the editing process delete
these extra blank pages carefully. It is always better to start editing from introduction
to conclusion with insertion of page-breaks.
 Give Page numbers only after final editing.
 Make separate files for certificates , Table of contents, Abstract , List of Tables, List
of Figures and List of Symbols, Abbreviations & Nomenclature . Since they all are of
single page entries. Corrections can be done easily and independently.
5. NUMBER OF COPIES :

Please confirm “ THE NUMBERS OF COPIES REQUIRED ” with the seminar

coordinator before final printing

6. SUBMISSION :

 First the Original and all copies of Seminar Reports should get it signed by your
guide, co-ordinators and Head of Department.
 From the office get College Round Seal on the certificate.
 You should have the original Seminar report with you
 Submit One copy of Seminar Report to your Guide/s.
 Submit One copy of Seminar Report to co-ordinator /Department .
 Also Submit the Soft copies of your seminar Power Point Presentation and the
Seminar Report in a CD to the co-ordinator / Department . Which will be kept in
digital library and will be made available for all SCTCE students for future reference
and further studies.

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 APPENDIX 1
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A SEMINAR REPORT ON
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TITLE OF SEMINAR REPORT

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Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

award of the degree of
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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
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In
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NAME OF THE DEGREE
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NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: UNIVERSITY CANDIDATE CODE

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BRANCH OF STUDY
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SREE CHITRA THIRUNAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 018
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A SEMINAR REPORT ON

OZONE FRIENDLY COOLING – REFRIGERATION

WITHOUT CFC’S

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
In
MECHANICAL ( PRODUCTION ) ENGINEERING

Submitted by

SHAFEEK. M 09 402 111

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SREE CHITRA THIRUNAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 018.
JUNE 2010
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SREE CHITRA THIRUNAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 018.
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DEPARTMENT / BRACH OF STUDY.

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CERTIFICATE
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Certified that seminar work entitled “…………Title of the seminar ……………” is a bonafide
work carried out in the seventh semester by “…………Name of the Candidate …” in partial
fulfilment for the award of Bachelor of Technology in “……Name the Branch of Study………”
from University of Kerala during the academic year 2010-2011. who carried out the seminar work
under the guidance and no part of this work has been submitted earlier for the award of any degree
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<<Signature of the Seminar Co-ordinator>> <<Signature of the Internal l guide>>

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

<<Name>> <<Name>>
SEMINAR CO_ORDINATORS GUIDE/S
<<Academic Designation>> <<Academic Designation>>

<<Full address of the Dept & College >> <<Full address of the Dept & College >>

<<Signature of the Head of the Department>>

SIGNATURE

<<Name>>
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT
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<<Full address of the Dept & College >>
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SREE CHITRA THIRUNAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 018.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.

CERTIFICATE

Certified that seminar work entitled “OZONE FRIENDLY COOLING – REFRIGERATION

WITHOUT CFC’S” is a bonafide work carried out in the seventh semester by “ SUMESH C. K.
( 09 402 555 ) ” in partial fulfilment for the award of Bachelor of Technology in “ MECHANICAL
(PRODUCTION) ENGINEERING ” from University of Kerala during the academic year 2010-
2011. who carried out the seminar work under the guidance and no part of this work has been
submitted earlier for the award of any degree.

SEMINAR CO_ORDINATORS SEMINAR GUIDES

HARI KUTTAN Rag .R.L.

Asst. Professor, Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engg. Department of Mechanical Engg.
SCT College of Engineering, SCT College of Engineering,
Thiruvananthapuram-18 Thiruvananthapuram-18

E.JAYAKUMAR Arun . M
Lecturer, Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engg. Department of Mechanical Engg.
SCT College of Engineering, SCT College of Engineering,
Thiruvananthapuram-18 Thiruvananthapuram

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT

S. BALACHANDRAN
Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engg.
SCT College of Engineering,
Thiruvananthapuram-18
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APPENDIX 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT iii
LIST OF TABLE xvi
LIST OF FIGURES xviii
LIST OF SYMBOLS xxvii

CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NO.

1. 0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 .... ......... 2
1.2.1 Study 5
1.2.2 ........... 12
1.2.2.1 Procedure 19
1.2.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.2.2.3 Results……..……… 29
1.2.3 ............ 30
1.3 Analysis. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 45
1.4 .................. 58
2.0 LITERATURE SURVEY 69
2.1 Classification 75
2.1.1 Merits. . . . . . . . . . 99
2.2 Comparison ……………. 100
3. 0 METHODS STUDY 103

3.1 Introduction 106

3.2 .... ......... 108
 3.2.1 Study of methods 110
3.2.2.1 Iteration Method. . . . . . . . . . . 112
3.2.2.2 Newton -Raphson Method 119
3.2.2.3 Secant Method. . . . . . . . . . 125
3.2.2.4 Bisection Method…..……… 129
3..3 Comparison of Methods and final selection of method 130
3.4 Modification and Final Assumptions . . . 145
3.5 Preparation of Analysis sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
4.0 PROCEDURE 169
4.1 Analysis Set up 175
4.1.1 Data Collection methods. . . . . . . . . . 199
4.2 Data table……………. 200

5.0 RESULT & ANALYSIS 202

6.0 CONCLUSION 210
7.0 SCOPE OF FUTURE WORK 212
8.0 APPENDICES 214
9.0 REFERENCES 220

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