Software Engineering
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 23, 2008
Mini-big-bang Postponed ???
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 21, 2008
I read about a problem happened in the largest machine on earth: Large Hadron Collider (LHC). A halogen leakage happened inside the machine. Scientists say it will take weeks or a month to repair it. Does that mean the date of proton beam collision is postponed ??? hmmmm………….!
Excitement continues for few more days…! 
Google takes note of my blog !! Hurrrrrrrey !
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 21, 2008
Today I typed “blogofdifferential” in google’s search box and to my wonder, the first entry was of my blog ! I was so happy ! Google is smart !
Motivation
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 21, 2008
I have seen many people working very very hard almost day-and-night. Not the one for their own business, but as an employee for MNCs. Every time I see them working, a thought comes in my mind ! What the utmost motivation these people might be having which makes them work so hard ??? Money ? Job satisfaction ? anything else? Now I never felt jealous about them but they make me wonder so much !!!
I too like to work hard but up to certain limit. Now I convince myself saying maybe others have this limit higher than me. Maybe its true…..!
Group Discussions that I attended
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 15, 2008
Today I read a post on Big K’s superblog about group discussions which made me to write this post. I have attended few group discussions (GDs) in my college days. My role being as a participant. GDs were allotted time of 10-15 mins for a group of 7-8 participants. This leaves time of 1- 1.5 minutes per participant to talk. and then someone had to conclude. The subjects of GDs were often heavy. By the word heavy I mean tough to finish within allotted time. Now how can you expect to conclude a discussion on subject “Can man conquer nature ?” within 10 minutes. One more topic that I remeber is “Technology : A boon or curse”.
So the group of all enthusiasts was always trying to put forth one’s own point. Nobody used to listen to other’s views. Of course how can you ??? How can you listen, digest, think and then talk on that !! All in just 10 minutes: that too in a group of 7-8 people. Before I started attending these GDs in college I was advised by a senior. He told me that I have to speak minimum of twice and maximum of thrice. Now I agree to this ! If I don’t speak, how would I get judged. Also speaking more than thrice or speaking continuously for more than 2 minutes will create impression as : This guy doesn’t listen to others.
One more tip was: Do not cut down anybody. But that didn’t work out. Everybody had to start his/her speech by cutting down the speaking guy. and the same way you will be cut down. We all were too enthusiastic to stop.
In one of my GDs, I had to perform a role of coordinator. Some or the other way discussion was being lead to aggressive talk. Then I pitched in to say: “OK, let this guy also talk”, “let her also say”. That was funny.
Conclusion of a GD was the toughest part for me. Generally group is divided into two opinions, both firm on their own opinions. What will you conclude for that ??
Now the question comes, are these GDs really meant to get the conclusion and implement it ! No. The judges see the performance of an individual based on different parameters. A participant has to take care that he’s getting good marks on those parameters.
after graduation in Mechanical Engineering
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 14, 2008
Mechanical Engineering students often ask this question : Which stream should I choose for my post graduation ?? So it becomes always difficult to answer such question for it depends on lots of factors. Most of the times, the person seeking answer doesn’t know which all courses are offered for PG. So I visited IIT Mumbai’s website and listed down the courses they are offering.
Stress Analysis
Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery
Machine Design
Machine Tool Design
Finite Element and Boundry Element
Advanced Tool Design
Machinery Vibration and Diagnostics
Rapid Product Development
Material Removal Processes
Knowledge Based Systems in Manufacturing
Theory of casting and Welding Processes
Advanced Joining Technology Spring
Manufacturing Automation
Advanced Tool Design
Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Fluid Dynamics
Boundary Layer Theory
Theory and Design of Fluid Machinery
Thermal and Fluids Engg Laboratory
Advanced Manufacturing Processes II
Advanced Thermodynamics & Combustion
Convective Heat and mass Transfer
Advanced Heat Transfer
Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer
Design For Manufacturing
Spark Ignition Engines
Collaborative Engineering
Thermal Environmental Engg
Cryogenic Engineering – I
R & D Project
Steam Turbines
Seminar Spring
Numerical Modelling of Manufacturing Processes
Optimization Methods in Engineering Design
Metal Forming Processes and Equipment
Manufacturing Planning and Control Automation
Computer Numerical Control and Program
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Design Engg. Lab
Analysis and Control in Flexible Manufacturing
Essentials of turbulence
Intelligent Product Design and Manufacturing
Ultra-Precision Machining
Selected Applications of Operational Research
turing Systems
Interactive Computer Graphics for CAD/C
Non-Conventional Manufacturing Processes
Sheet Metal Engineering
Numerical Modeling of Manufacturing Processes
Nonconventional Energy Sources
Conventional Energy Conversion & its Environmental study
Energy Management
Nuclear Reactor Theory
Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Statistical Methods of Analysis and Design
Here is link to website: http://www.me.iitb.ac.in/academics/pgcourses.php
Rain and Driving
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 14, 2008
Amazed with heading ??? Hey, don’t be ! Yes, I’m going to talk on this simple subject ! Now, you might be thinking what this guy wants to write about this subject !! Yes, there is a lot which can be written ! But now, you are going to read about 2 wheeler driving (with specs or helmet on) in rain. Now I have specs with considerable power (-1.25 or something). SO I have to wear them most of the time and of course while driving my 2 wheeler. When I was riding this way with specs on eyes and helmet on my head (my helmet doesn’t have a glass), it suddenly started raining. Fortunately I was wearing jacket, so there was no fear of being wet. But raindrops started falling on my glasses making me difficuilt to see the road. Now as I said already I couldnot remove glasses for everything becomes blurred to me. In addition to this, it was 8.00 pm and lights on road were off, making the situation more troublesome. Yes, the traffic was also heavy. Now what I could have done in this situation !!
After every 1/2 km, I stopped by, removed my glasses, cleaned them and started for next stop after 1/2 km. But I’m seeking a permanent solution to this !!! Do you have any ???
A mini big bang and common man
Posted by: blogofdifferential on: September 13, 2008
It was when three days ago the world saw starting of a largest machine called as Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This news more than giving knowledge to world, scared more. Many news channels instead of giving scientific information stressed on ‘ending of world’ thing. This maes no sense. It scares common man who fails to gather true and scientific information about the safety of project and its consequences from other resources.
So I’m trying to give here what I understood about the project in simple words. The CERN(Europian Organization for Nuclear Research), has undertaken a project to understand how this universe was created. In this project, the beams of proton will be collided against each other at very high speed ( very near to speed of light) inside a machine called as Large Hadron Collider. This will create a situation like it was when big bang happened, but on very small scale. So is called as “mini big bang”. A mini big bang will help scientists to understand how the universe was created, what it is made up of and lots of other things. This machine was stared on 10th Sept 2008 and first collision of beams will happen on 21st October 2008. Although the scientist of CERN has guaranteed safety of experiment, thereare counter-opinions in the world.
Here are some links to CERN’s official website.
http://public.web.cern.ch/public/en/LHC/WhyLHC-en.html= about LHC
http://public.web.cern.ch/public/en/About/About-en.html= about CERN
http://public.web.cern.ch/public/en/LHC/Safety-en.html= Safety of LHC
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