Final year project on archemedes screw

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the selection and engineering application of the Archimedes screw for a final year engineering project. Participants explore ways to elevate the project from a basic concept to a more sophisticated engineering endeavor, considering various power sources and applications.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to work on the Archimedes screw and seeks suggestions to make the project more engineering-focused, mentioning inspiration from a school-level science project.
  • Another participant questions the level of the project, suggesting it appears more suitable for high school.
  • The original poster clarifies that it is a college graduation project and mentions the challenge of transforming a simple device into an engineering project, proposing the use of wind or solar power as potential enhancements.
  • One participant suggests that Google could provide additional resources and mentions having seen a wind-operated Archimedes screw using a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT).

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of the project level, with some viewing it as too simplistic for a college project while others acknowledge the challenge of engineering it effectively.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify specific engineering principles or methodologies that could be applied to the Archimedes screw, nor does it resolve the concerns about the project's complexity.

Who May Find This Useful

Students or individuals interested in engineering projects, particularly those exploring renewable energy applications or mechanical devices.

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hey guys! i want to work on archemedian screw/its applications as my final year engineering project. can u help me to make it more engineering affiliated ? i got this idea from a site related to school level science project...i really want to do this. please suggest ideas! thanks in advance.:smile:
 
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Final year engineering for what?
 
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xxChrisxx said:
Final year engineering for what?

its a college graduation project. it seems high school level topic but that is the challenge. i want to make it engineering types. if you have seen the videos related to this topic, you would see that its a simple hand operated device. i have thought of running it on wind or solar power. any more ideas r welcome!
 
well! Google is your best friend. I have seen wind operated Archimedes screw using VAWT.
 

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