IRTC- Manufacturing and Energy Engineering Department

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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Professor Gonzalo C. Salvador is actively involved in mentoring students who are pursuing their bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. In particular, he is providing valuable assistance to these students as they fabricate the prototype for their thesis project. His guidance is crucial in ensuring that the prototypes are developed with precision and meet the required specifications.

This project has received significant financial support from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST Philippines), indicating the importance of the research and the potential impact it could have on the field of mechanical engineering. With this funding, students have access to the necessary resources and equipment to conduct their research and build their prototypes.
Also, through this initiative, students are given the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and develop innovative solutions that have the potential to improve the lives of people and advance the state of the art in the industry.

"𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧"

LOOK: With the moratorium for final thesis defense approaching, fourth year students in the BS Mechanical Engineering program at the College of Engineering were working hard in fabricating their prototypes. The IRTC-MEED faculty and staff are providing assistance to the students in their fabrication process, allowing them to use 3D printing services and machine operations to apply what they have learned. This is in line with IRTC-MEED's commitment not only to help students with their research but also to train and equip them for real-world applications beyond the university. We wish the future engineers all the best!

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Goal 17 - Partnerships for the Goals - is in focus this month, learn more here: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/globalpartnerships/

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬

The IRTC-Manufacturing and Energy Engineering Department (MEED) recently provided 3D printing service to students from the TUP MANILA- College Of Engineering- Mechanical Engineering program. This service helps to fabricate a crucial component for the students' charcoal briquetting prototype. Prof. Gonzalo Salvador, faculty-in-charge of the Design and Fabrication laboratory provided his valuable assistance during the process.

3D printing is among the most utilized services offered by the MEED department, and it plays a critical role in simulating the innovative step incorporated in the machine's process before actual fabrication. This helps to prevent the waste of materials and additional costs associated with fabrication due to a lack of testing. Moreover, computer-aided design simulation is done before the printing process to ensure accuracy and precision.

For those who want to learn more about this service or have any inquiries, please don't hesitate to leave us a message or visit us at the MEED office, located on the 2nd floor of the IRTC Building at the Technological University of the Philippines -Manila. We're always happy to assist you.

A Charpy impact test is a test method that is used to determine the toughness of a material. Once machined, a specimen of the material being tested is loaded into a Charpy impact test machine. Charpy impact testing is one of the testing services offered in the IRTC-MEED. For more information on how to avail this testing service, feel free to leave us a message or contact us via hotline number: 5301-3001 loc.406.

LOOK: Prof. Gonzalo Salvador Jr. and Mr. Rannie Quiambao assisted undergraduate students from TUP College of Science in using a furnace for their thesis investigation on the utilization of rice husk biochar as a filter medium and activated carbon derived from peanut shells. The services offered by IRTC-MEED are not limited to engineering but extend to other areas as well. The laboratory's furnace is available not only to internal clients but also to individuals outside the university. For more information, you may leave us a message or visit us in the MEED, 2/F IRTC Bldg., Technological University of the Philippines, Manila.

"𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐂-𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐃'𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡"

The department's research efforts are focused on topics such as biofuels, energy management, and emission controls. To help support these efforts, MEED offers free engine performance and emission tests to undergraduate students from TUP, as well as senior high school (SHS) and junior high school (JHS) students. Research partners from other institutions can also avail of these tests for free. External clients and graduate students can take advantage of these services at a low cost.

Over the past few months, MEED has been busy conducting various engine performance and emission tests. Faculty members from Laguna State Polytechnic University-Sta. Cruz conducted their research on biodiesel and catalytic converter at the automotive laboratory on January 23-26, 2023. Last March 27, 2023, undergraduate students from the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES) program at TUP - Taguig conducted their thesis on coconut ethyl ester-diesel blends for engine performance and emission tests. Most recently, a graduate student conducted a thesis study on the analysis of the performance of used-cooking oil biodiesel-ethanol blend and received assistance from MEED.

These efforts demonstrate the commitment of MEED to advance the knowledge and skills of its students and partners in the field of biofuels and alternative energy. We look forward to more exciting developments from the department in the future.

"𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬"

The Integrated Research and Training Center - Manufacturing and Energy Engineering Department (IRTC-MEED) partnered with the College of Engineering-Mechanical Engineering Department (COE-ME) and Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - TUP Student Unit (PSME-TUPSU) to hold the "Skills Development Training Program (Basic Machine Operation)" for 4th and 5th-year mechanical engineering students. The training aimed to provide a short course on benchwork, lathe machining, and welding to enhance students' skills and knowledge.

The program started on November 19, 2022, with an opening program hosted by the PSME-TUPSU officers. Prof. Carlos Zapanta gave the introductory remarks, followed by a motivational speech by Engr. Almira Darilag. After the program, students attended an orientation-seminar on basic machining and welding. Prof. Jose Delos Santos Jr. gave the first lecture on basic welding, while Prof. Rannie Quiambao delivered the second lecture on basic lathe machining operations.

The hands-on training on basic lathe machining operations was held on November 21, 2022, at the Manufacturing laboratory, 1/F IRTC Building. Students were divided into groups of 4-5 and attended morning and afternoon sessions. Each group completed a pencil holder as their final project, with Prof. Rannie Quiambao and Prof. Gonzalo Salvador Jr. supervising the activity. Daily attendance was recorded, and a total of 118 students completed the program as of March 2023.
Meanwhile, the hands-on training program on basic welding was held at the welding laboratory,2/F IRTC building in January 2023. Under the guidance of Prof. Gonzalo Salvador Jr. and Mr. Andres Maglaqui, students attended morning and afternoon sessions in groups of 4-5. Daily attendance was monitored, and as of March 2023, 158 students successfully completed the training.

Overall, the "Skills Development Training Program" was a success in enhancing students' skills and knowledge in benchwork, lathe machining, and welding.