23rd PARIS International Conference on Advances in “Mechanical & Automobile Engineering”: PAMAE-26

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Core Mechanical Engineering Foundations

These subjects form the bedrock of all mechanical systems, including vehicles.

• Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Kinematics, and Kinetics.

• Strength of Materials (Mechanics of Solids): Stress-strain relationships, Shear force and Bending moments, Torsion, Columns, and Trusses.

• Thermodynamics: Laws of Thermodynamics, Entropy, Properties of pure substances, and Thermodynamic cycles (Otto, Diesel, Rankine).

• Fluid Mechanics & Machinery: Fluid properties, Bernoulli’s equation, Flow through pipes, Hydraulic turbines, and Centrifugal pumps.

• Theory of Machines (ToM): Mechanisms and Machines, Velocity and Acceleration analysis, Gears and Gear trains, Flywheels, and Governors.

• Machine Design: Design of fasteners, shafts, couplings, bearings, and springs; Fatigue and Fracture mechanics.

2. Thermal and Energy Systems

This area focuses on how energy is converted into work.

• Heat and Mass Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Heat exchangers.

• Internal Combustion (I.C.) Engines: SI and CI engines, Engine components, Fuel injection systems, and Cooling and Lubrication.

• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC): Vapour compression cycles, Psychrometry, and HVAC system design.

• Power Plant Engineering: Steam power plants, Nuclear power, Gas turbines, and Hydroelectric power.

3. Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

The "how-to" of building machines and managing production.

• Manufacturing Processes: Casting, Forming (Forging, Rolling, Extrusion), Joining (Welding, Brazing), and Machining (Lathe, Milling, Drilling).

• Material Science: Crystallography, Phase diagrams (Iron-Carbon), Heat treatment of metals, and Composite materials.

• Metrology and Inspection: Linear and Angular measurements, Limits, Fits and Tolerances, and Surface finish.

• Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM): CNC programming, 3D Modeling (Finite Element Analysis - FEA), and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing).

• Industrial Engineering: Work study, Inventory management, Supply chain, and Quality control (Six Sigma, TQM).

4. Automobile Engineering Specializations

These topics focus specifically on the architecture and dynamics of vehicles.

• Vehicle Architecture & Chassis: Frame types (Monocoque vs. Ladder), Body styles, and Aerodynamics.

• Transmission Systems: Clutch mechanisms, Manual and Automatic gearboxes, CVT, Propeller shafts, and Differentials.

• Steering and Suspension: Steering geometry (Ackermann, Castor, Camber), Power steering, Shock absorbers, and Independent suspension systems.

• Braking Systems: Drum vs. Disc brakes, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD, and Regenerative braking.

• Auto Electricals & Electronics: Battery technology, Alternators, ECU (Engine Control Unit), Sensors, and Infotainment systems.

5. Modern Automotive Trends

The current shift toward sustainability and intelligent transport.

• Electric Vehicles (EVs): Battery Management Systems (BMS), Traction motors, Charging infrastructure, and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs).

• Autonomous & Connected Vehicles: ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), LiDAR/Radar integration, and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication.

• Alternative Fuels: Hydrogen fuel cells, Biofuels, and CNG/LPG systems.

• Vehicle Dynamics & Safety: Crash testing, Airbag systems, Vehicle rollover analysis, and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness).

6. Mechatronics and Robotics

The integration of mechanical systems with electronics and software.

• Sensors and Actuators: Transducers, Solenoids, and Piezoelectric sensors.

• Control Systems: PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), Microprocessors, and Feedback loops.

• Robotics: Robot anatomy, Kinematics (Forward and Inverse), and Industrial automation.