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7th International Mechanical Engineering Congress (SIMEC-2017)
24 & 25 March, 2017




The 7th International Mechanical Engineering Conference (SIMEC-2017) jointly organized by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi Centre and NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, in Collaboration with Federation of Engineering Institutions of Islamic Countries(FEIIC) , Federation of Engineering Institution of South & Central Asia (FEISCA), Higher Education Commission Pakistan, Pakistan Navy Engineering College – NUST and Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS) was held on 24th & 25th March, 2017 at IEP Convention Centre. Engr. Syed Wamiq Bokhari, Chief Executive Officer, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, was the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Session. Theme of the Congress was “Green Systems and Innovations”.

The Congress started with recitation of the Holy Quran by Engr. Ali Bin Sohail.

Due to sudden death of Mother of Engr. Prof. Dr. S.F.A. Rafeeqi, Chairman, IEP Karachi Centre, could not attend the Inaugural Session.

Engr. Sohail Bashir, Chief Organizer of the 7th International Mechanical Engineering Conference presented welcome address and gave brief about the Conference.

Engr. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, NEDUET and Convener, SIMEC-2017) also spoke on this occasion

The Key Note Presentation on “Renewable Energy: International and National Perspective was presented by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asif, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK.

A presentation on Renewable energy potential in Sindh a remedy to Pakistan Energy Crisis was presented by Engr. Mehfooz A. Qazi Director Alternative Energy Board, Sindh.

Engr. Syed Wamiq Bokhari, the Chief Guest in his speech appreciated the efforts of IEP & NEDUET and thanked for inviting him as Chief Guest.

Engr. Sohail Bashir, Chief Organizer,SIMEC-2017, and Engr. Ayaz Mirza, Secretary, IEP Karachi Centre presented the Congress shield to the Chief Guest, Engr.Ayaz Mirza, Secretary IEP Karachi Centre presented the vote of thanks.

Another presentation on “Geo-Thermal Power Plant Prospects in Paksitan” by Ms. Susan Petty, President and Chief Technology Officer, AltaRock Energy Inc, Seattle, USA done via Skype directly was very highly appreciated by the audience and the interaction was good. It was followed by Q & A.

Engr. Neelofar Hameed, Member, Central Council, IEP Karachi Centre conducted the Inaugural Session.

The Inaugural Session came to an end by Maghrib Prayer followed by Dinner for all particpants.

The Congress was spread over seven technical sessions in two days at Convention Centre and two parallel sessions at Dr. S.A.Hasan Hall and Engr. Asfia Aleem Hall.

SATUDAY THE 25TH MARCH, 2017
1ST TECHNICAL SESSION

Scenario :
“Modeling and Simulation”
Venue: IEP Convention Centre

Chaired by :
Engr. Dr. Ahmed Hussain,
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, NEDUET

Engr. Asim Murtaza Khan
Former Managing Director, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, and Director, Petroleum Institute of Pakistan, Karachi and Member, Central Council, IEP Karachi Centre.

Following papers were presented”
1 Design and Optimization of 6 Hour Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for DHA City Project
-Engr Bilal. A. Siddiqui, DHA SUFFA University, Karachi

2. Implementing Lean Manufacturing at a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry
-Engr.Zunair Zafar, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

3. Design of a Quadrotor UAV for Different Industrial Applications
-Engr. Ramish, K-Electric Limited

4. Tensile Strength Analysis of Basalt-Carbon/Epoxy Laminated Hybrid Composite
-Engr. Muhammad Najam Malghani, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS)

2nd TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario :
“Design and Optimization”
Venue: IEP Convention Centre

Chaired by:
Engr. Dr. Muhammad Asif
Glasgow Caledonian University, UK

Engr. Neelofar Hameed Khan
Corporate Secretary, SBP BSC and
Member, Central Council, IEP Karachi Centre

Following papers were presented”

5 Finite Element Modeling of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polymer Composites
-Engr.Bushra Fatima, Middle East Technical University, Turkey

6. Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Various Propellant Gases on the Performance of Micro Electric Thruster
-Engr. Muzammil Ejaz, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

7. A Numerical Study of Effervescent Atomiser Internal and External Flow
-Dr. M. Mahrukh, University of Surrey, Guildford UK

8. Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Automobile Powertrain
-Engr. Yasir Hasnain, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

3RD TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario :
“Synthetic Fuels Production and Testing”
Venue: Engr. Asfia Aleem Hall

Chaired by:
• Engr. Prof. Dr. Johar Khursheed Farooqi Dean ES, DHA SUFFA University

Engr. Abdul Rahim Principal Engineer, Modtech Services Limited Member, Local Council IEP Karachi Centre

Following papers were presented”

9. Analysis of Syngas Composition in Wood Gasification Using Downdraft Gasifier
-Egnr.Ahsan Alam, K-Electric, Limited

10. Pyrolysis Heating Performance of Oil Palm Shell Waste Biomass With Carbon Surfaces At 2.54 Ghz Microwave Frequency
-Engr. Faisal Mushtaq, Balochistan Univeisty of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences ( BUITEMS)

11. Comparison of Biomass Gasification by Modelling and Simulation in Gibbs Free Energy Reactor and Entrained Flow Downdraft Gasifier Using Aspen Plus
-Engr. S. H. Ansari, University of South Africa

4th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario :
“Energy Systems and Conservation”
Venue: Engr. Dr. S.A. Hasan Hall

Chaired by:
Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Najam Malghani
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS)

Engr. Ayaz Mirza
Secretary,
IEP Karachi Cnetre

Following papers were presented”

12. Statistical Analysis of Empirical Sky Models for Energy Policy Making of Karachi
-Engr.Uzair Yousuf, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

13. Development of a CFD Model for Airflow and Temperature Pattern Inside a Domestic Refrigerator
-Engr.M Ehtesham-ul-Haque, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

14. Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Steam Power plant
-Engr.Ahsan Alam, K-Electric Limited

5th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario :
“System Design”
Venue: IEP Convention Centre

Chaired by:
Capt. Tauqeer Ahmed Khawaja
Pakistan Navy Engineering College, Karachi


Engr. Khalid Bashir Malik
Deputy Chief Generation, K-Electric limited,

Following papers were presented

15. Productivity and Sustainability Enhancement by Improving Lighting System Design at a Textile Industry
-Dr. Fahad, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

16. Computer Aided Modeling and Simulation of Pneumatic U.A.V. Catapult Mechanism
-Engr.Bilal A. Siddiqui, DHA Suffa University, Karachi

17 Modal Analysis for Classification of Healthy and Degraded Electric Utility Poles
-Engr. M. Atayyab Shahid, Pakistan Navy Engineering College, PNEC, NUST

6th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : “Renewable Energy”
Venue: Engr. Asfia Aleem Hall

Chaired by :
Engr. Syed Amir iqbal,
Mechanical Engineering Department, NEDUET

Engr. Ghulam Farooq Maniar
General Manger (Projects), Pakistan Petroleum Limited.

Following papers were presented”

18. A System Level Modeling of a Small Scale Organic Rankine Cycle Driven by Parabolic Trough Collectors
-Engr. Syed Zaid Hasany, Turkey

19. Impact of Solar Radiation on Building Envelope Using Energy plus Software
- Engr. Ateeque Ahmed, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

20. A Comparison between Empirical and EPF Method for Wind Data Analysis
-Engr. Aftab Ahmed, Institute of Business Administration, Sukur)

7th TECHNICAL SESSION
Scenario : “Water Treatment”
Venue: Engr. Asfia Aleem Hall

Chaired by :
Engr. Syed Amir Iqbal,
DHA SUFFA University

Engr. Jilani Yousuf
Vice-Chairman (Mechanical).
IEP Karachi Centre

Following papers were presented”

21. Modeling of Unsteady Velocity and Temperature Profiles in Membrane Distillation Process Using CFD
-Dr. Muhammad Shakaib NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi

22. Water Treatment System by Ozonation Based on Corona Discharge Method Using Renewable Energy (PV Panels).
-Engr. Sikandar Tahir, Pak Suzuki Limited

23. Municipal Wastewater Treatment by Phytoremediation with Chlorella Vulgaris: Effects of pH Regulation
-Egnr.Abeera Malik, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management sciences (BUITEMS)

24. Achieving Lean Manufacturing by Changing Design of the Product
-Engr. Mufazzal

CLOSING SESSION
Venue: IEP Convention Centre

The Closing session was conducted by Engr. Sohail Bashir, Chief Organizer of the 7th International Mechanical Engineering Congress.
The Closing Session started from recitation of Holy Quran.
Engr. Dr. Arshad Abdullah Vohra, Deputy Mayor, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation while Engr. Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Mahmood, Dean Academics, PAF-KIET, Karachi was the Guest of Honour.

Engr. Dr. Arshad Abdullah Vohra in his speech appreciated the efforts of IEP Karachi Centre and NED University of Engineering and Technology for joint venture and gain the knowledge of engineering fields. He also invited Chairman, IEP Karachi Centre and Vice-Chancellor, NED University of Engineering to sit together to get the solution of the mega issues of the city particularly on Climate Change and Public Transport.

Engr. Prof. Dr. S.F.A. Rafeeqi, Chairman, IEP Karachi Centre Engr. Sohail Bashir, Chief Organizer delivered their addresses.

Engr. Prof. Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, Vice-Chancellor, NED University of Engineering and Technology, and Engr. Prof. Dr. Muzaffar Mehmood, who was the Guest of Honour also spoke on the occasion and appreciated the efforts made for this conference.

A presentation on “The Envelope of Sustainable Energy” was presented by Engr. Sultan Farooq Khan, Director, ME Consultant (Private) Limited

The Concluding remarks was presented by Engr. Dr. Prof. Mubashir Ali Siddiqui, Chairman, Mechanical Engineering, NEDUET and Co-Convener, SIMEC-2017

IEP Karachi Centre announced to award “Chairman IEP Karachi Centre Antique Medal” to the best paper of the Congress.

Selection Committee comprising of session chairs decided the best paper of the SIMEC-2017.

The best paper award was given to Engr. Ms. Bushra Fatima, Engr. Vokan Esat on their paper entitled "Finite Element Modeling of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Polymer Composites”

Engr. Yousuf Jilani was presented the vote of thank in the closing session.

A souvenir was published on the occasion consisting of abstracts of technical papers and messages from the following dignitaries were received.

• Mr. Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana, Governor of Punjab
• Mr. Iqbal Zafar Jhagra, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Mr. Muhammad Khan Achakzai Governor of Baluchistan
• Engr. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh,
• Engr. Jawed Salim Qureshi, Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council
• Engr.Dr. Izharul Haq, President, IEP
• Engr. Prof. Dr. S.F.A. Rafeeqi, Chairman, IEP Karachi Centre
• Prof. Dr. Afzal Haque, Former Vice-Chancellor, NED University of Engineering and Technology
• Engr. Ahmed Farooq Bazai, SI, Vice-Chancellor, BUITEMS)
• Rear Admiral Dr. Nassar Ikram, SI(M), Commandant PNEC-NUST
• Engr. Mian Sultan Mahmood, Secretary General, IEP
• Engr. Sohail Bashir, Chief Organizer SIMEC-2017 & Vice-Chairman, IEP Karachi Centre
• Engr. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tufail, Convener SIMEC-2017 & Dean Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology,
• Engr. Prof. Dr. Mubashir Ali Siddiqui, Co-Convener SIMEC-2017 & Chairman, Mechanical Engineering Department, NEDUET .
• Prof. Dr. Nasir Uddin Shaikh, Focal Person (SIMEC-2017)
• Engr. Ayaz Mirza, Secretary, IEP Karachi Centre

Following organizations sponsored the Congress by giving advertisements.

1. GASCO Engineering (Pvt) Limited
2. Nuricon Union (Pte) Limited
3. SAITA Pakistan (PTE) Limited

The Congress was highly appreciated by the Chief Guests/Guest of Honour/Session Chairs/Delegates and participants.

Key information:
• Abstracts of papers received : 100
• Full length papers received : 75
• Total number of papers selected : 24
• Participants attended the inaugural session : 250
• Registered Participants : 209
• Volunteers : 36

BUITEMS
Faculty Member : 05
Students : 07
Presenters : 03

For further details, please contact:

Engr.Ayaz Mirza, FIE(Pak)
Secretary,
IEP Karachi Centre

4th Floor, IEP Building, 177/2, Liaquat Barracks,
Opp: Hotel Regent Plaza, Shahrah-e-Faisal,
Karachi-75530

Tel: 021-32780233, 32781492,
Fax: 021-32783442
E-mail:main@iepkarachi.org.pk
Web: www.iepkarachi.org.pk

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