A One Day Workshop on Advanced Electronic Based Engine Technologies to meet the future BS6 emission norms was conducted on September 6, 2017 by Medhaavi Centre for automotive research, Punjab at IIT Jammu paloura campus.

The Work-Shop was Conducted by Mr. Yogesh Kalia, an Electronic and Communication Engineer by qualification and an expert in the field of Electronic Engine Technologies. With a working experience of over 13 years and several giant automotive companies, Mr. Kalia presented the upcoming revolutions in the automotive industry with zeal and enthusiasm.

The Workshop was divided into two sessions.

The pre-lunch session consisted of,

• Introduction to Automotive Electronics: The basic need for using electronics in a fully mechanical dominated industry was discussed. The main reason being the deadline to meet the BS6 Emission norms by the year 2020.
• The working of Diesel Engine: The basic working of the diesel engine was shown along with photos and videos for better understanding.
• Mechanical Fuel Injection Pump and why it will not be useful in near future.
• Concept of Electronic Diesel Engine
• THE CRDi ENGINE: The Common Rail Direct Injection Engine its working and why the CRDi Engine is preferred over the commonly used Injection Engines.
• Multiple Injection techniques.
• Advanced Technologies:
• EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)
• VGT (variable Geometry Turbochargers)
• EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
• GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection)
• PRACTICAL demo of A CRDi ENGINE WITH OPEN ECU which consist of online monitoring of the basic parameters of the car engine such as the injection timing, number of injection, the amount of fuel supplied, the speed control of the engine, crank position etc.

The post-lunch session was more of an interactive session where the students were able to raise doubts about any of the old or advanced technologies in the field of Automotive Engineering. The post-lunch session mainly consists of discussions regarding

• The working of the Petrol Engine and the difference between a Petrol and a Diesel Engine.
• SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction): How can Urea be used to break the harmful NOx emitted to harmless nitrogen and Oxygen.
• DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter): How we can actually burn off the accumulated soot without letting it slip in the environment.
• Interactive Session and Future Career Goals.

The overall Experience of the workshop was great. The huge number of questions from students were indeed impressive and subtly conveyed that the young minds are open for discussions. All in all, the event went off very well, and was well appreciated. The success of the very First Core Mechanical/Electrical Workshop invites more thought-provoking sessions in upcoming times.