2011
ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY
THE
NUTA_BOLTS TEAM
Website: www.nuta-formulastudent.com; E-mail: info@nuta-formulastudent.com
“WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD…IF WE ALL TRY, AT THE
SAME TIME, TODAY”. I call on us to join hands
together to make NIGERIA and the world,
our world a better place, even in the face of
Energy, Economic and Food crisis
The Nuta_Bolts
Advancing Technology in Nigeria
INTRODUCTION
organized FORMULA STUDENTS Competition coming
This brochure offers you an insight into the
up July 13th-17th,2011. Information about the sponsors
team, the technique used in the race car of the
Anambra State University, Uli (The first ever
can be found on www.nuta-formulastudent.com
Nigerian University to be listed in a formula
The team is grateful for their great support.
students
competition)
and
interesting
information on the Formula-Students-Events.
The FORMULA STUDENT CHAMPIONSHIP
took place in the USA for the first time in
1981. Similar events in Europe started in
1998 in Britain.
whAT IS IMechE?
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the
fastest growing professional engineering institution
The NUTA_BOLTS FS TEAM
FACTS and FIGURES
in the UK, with over 90,000 members worldwide.
By working with leading companies, universities
and think tanks, we create and share knowledge
to provide government, businesses and the public
The name NUTA_BOLTS is composed of names
of two mechanical components interwoven “a
NUT and a BOLT”. It was given the team after
their first design which was a unique Nut and
Bolts.
with fresh thinking and authoritative guidance on all
aspects of mechanical engineering.
Nigeria Young Members Section
Groups of active students in over 21 different Universities
The NUTA_BOLTS FS Team laid there
including associate members composing of ambassadors
foundation in GOD as they named Him there
are working hard to promote Engineering in Schools and the
chief Sponsor and being a part of the Nigeria
country in general. The section is currently headed by a YM
Projects and Research Team under the Nigeria
section Committee comprising of six persons and a
YM section of the Institution of Mechanical
corresponding member. See more in
Engineers, they are supported by 2 partners for
www.imeche.org/nearyou/afri/nig
their first appearance in the internationally
ANAMBRA STATE
UNIVERSITY
@ A GLANCE
Anambra state university (established in 2000) is a state public university based in Anambra State
Nigeria. It comprises of __ faculties and ___ departments
of ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Faculty
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at
Dean Pic here
Engr. Dr. Sam Chukwujekwu
Dean Faculty of Engr’ng ANSU
Anambra State University was also founded at the
inception of the University.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers
an undergraduate programme leading to the
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) in Mechanical
Engineering faculty is always committed to making
Engineering. It is of five-year duration for the
Anambra State University one of the best places in
students, aimed at providing education and
the world for engineering undergraduate student,
training necessary for students to follow careers as
providing the skills to stand out in today's
practicing engineers in industry and the technical
competitive employment market.
branches of the public, private and defense
services.
The history of the Faculty of Engineering of
Anambra State University (ANSU) is synonymous
The emphasis in all programmes is on developing in
with the history of the university, founded in the
the graduates the skill to cope with the challenges
year 2000 originally as Anambra State University of
of
Technology (ASUTECH).
To this end the courses offered are heavily project-
a
developing
country
like
Nigeria.
oriented and students are required not only to be
With engineering in the fore front, the founding
fathers of ANSU conceived a unique technology
based university that must be closely related to
society, its industry and above all serve as a
catalyst in the technological advancement of the
people.
proficient in theoretical precepts but also to be
creative and innovative in finding solutions to
mundane
technical
problems.
A major thrustHOD
in thepic
training
here of students is their
ability to recognize society needs and demonstrate
workable solutions to these needs. Our staff are all
experienced people who are qualified academic
professionals.
workshops are well equipped
Engr. A. Our
A. Echezona
but our
laboratory
is Engr’ng,
being developed.
(HOD)
Mech.
ANSU
FORMULA STUDENT?
See more in; www.formulastudent.com
whAT IS FORMULA STUDENT?
Formula Student (FS) is a breeding ground for
world class engineers. It challenges university
students from around the world to design and
build a single-seat racing car, which is then put
to the test at the famous Silverstone Circuit at
a 4-day event in July.
Its key aims are to inspire the next generation
and address the skills shortage in engineering.
The way FS achieves this is by providing crucial
practical experience and transferable skills for
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
use in a diverse range of industries. Each team
is assessed not only on the various aspects of
whAT ARE ThE BENEFITS OF
their car’s performance, but on their
GETTING INVOLVED?
understanding behind the design and their
overall business proposal, in order to develop
well rounded, job-ready engineers.
Our low carbon category is the most recent
and innovative addition to the competition.
• Formula Student is a hugely
international event, with more than
110 teams from over 31 countries
taking part in 2011
• Recruit the best engineering
graduates
Teams are encouraged to use alternative fuels
• Capture the imagination of the
and other green technology to reduce their
next generation of key decision-
car’s emissions, as well as calculate the CO2
makers and infuencers
and energy that are used during manufacturing
• The prestige of partnering with
of the car.
this worldwide event
• Media coverage – valued at over
£3,000,000 PR value (FS2011)
• Access your target market
• Promote your products/services
• Corporate responsibility – give
something back
Team History...
Nigeria like we all Know doesn’t have any Automobile University. It all started like a
joke, February, 2008, when 10 students gathered and challenged themselves to make a
difference in their chosen career which is by then Mechanical Engineering. They formed
a ten man team and started with the design of common Mechanical Engineering
elements under the supervision of our lecturer (Engr. EGBOKA, Chuma D.) and our then
HOD (Engr. Dr. Atanmo P.).
The first design they embarked on then was the design of a unique Nut and bolt which
gave them the name (The Nuta_Bolts). They went further designing many other
components like the key-holder/opener they machine using the conventional lathe
machine, they modeled a speed cone of a lathe machine and designed a miniature
camera. They were on the plans of designing and producing a multiple Grinding Machine
when IMechE came into the school through their foundation leader by then
(ONYENANU, Ifeanyichukwu U.).
He went converting the team to ANSU YM Chapter Research and Technical team (The
Nuta_Bolts). By then he was working as the pioneer Coordinator and appointed
Chukwu, Echezona J. and Iloh Arthur to head the team. The teams first primary
assignment was to continue on the design and production of the multiple Grinding
Machine which they finished the design but couldn’t fabricate the work because of lack
of finance, they also worked on the design of an incubator. By then the number of the
team members had increased from 10 members to 25 members including members from
other Departments in the Campus, they continued with the design and production till
the then coordinator of the chapter was then moved to represent Nigeria on Research
and projects.
By May 29, 2010, the Nigeria Projects and Research Director (Onyenanu, Ifeanyichukwu
U.) created the Nigerian Projects and Research team and precisely on June 2, 2010,
twenty members of the ANSU technical and Research team (The Nuta_Bolts) was
inducted into the Nigeria Research and Projects team, this was on the bases that Nigeria
will be represented at the Formula students Competition 2011.
They were trained alongside with the other members of the Nigeria projects and research
team on CAD software that was the latter part of 2010 at Scientific Equipment
Development Institute.
The Nuta_Bolts have been working hard to set up the design of a rigid structure for an
effective race team. 27 strong willed motivated students making up the team from
Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Physics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, civil
and Chemical Engineering organize themselves as a modern company. The team being
able to get advices from professors and using the available facilities in the universities as
well as available resources.
After few months of foundation and organization, the Nuta_Bolts are seriously planning
to present themselves for the first time at the Formula Students event in Silverstone
Circuit UK this FS2011 edition, as a competitor for teams in class 2 series. “It is a tough
one Nigeria making it there but lets see what God will do” says the team leader “ that we
take into consideration that we set the pace and others follow here in Nigeria which is
our main objective for this season and coming year is to improve and gain more
experience”.
Knowing fully well that they are highly
inexperienced in the field of Engineering, the
team has enlisted the help of professionals to
supervise and guide them through, to
actualize their objective. These are;
Prof. Sam Chukwujekwu (Engr.)
Dean Faculty of Engineering
Anambra State University, Uli
Dr. Nwigbo Solomon (Engr)
Senior Lecturer,
Mech. Engineering Department
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Dr. Philip Atanmo (Engr.)
Adviser I “Nuta_Bolts Team”
Former HOD Mech. Engr. Dept.
Anambra state University, Uli
Dr. Chuks Nkworka (Engr.)
Former Group Manager (ANAMMCO)
Director/CEO Jacey Jon Engineering
Construction Company, Enugu
Engr. Bolarinwa Oladeji
Head, Advanced R&D Unit
NEDDI, Nnewi
Engr. Otuu Obinna Otuu
Head, Advanced R&D Unit
SEDI-Enugu
Engr. Egboka David C.
Staff Adviser II
Head R&D Centre, Mech. Engr.
Anambra State University, Uli
Engr. Ukwu Nwachukwu O.
Sectional Head, AMT section
SEDI-Enugu
Listed as the first team in Nigeria and second
team in Africa to qualify for the FS Competition
RE: www.formulastudent.com/events/FS2011/Registration.aspx
undergraduates can achieve this feat. By that Nigeria
would have proven to have the skill and manpower
to join the league of developed nation, as most of the
machine parts would have be developed and
fabricated at home.
With proven designs comes the fabricating plants,
which will not only provide the much needed
employment for the teeming youths of the country,
but will also add to her Gross Domestic Product
(GDP). If one goes back to the history of
technology (Automobile Industry to be precise),
Mercedes Benz company started with one demand,
and grew to the complex plant we know today,
followed with numerous auxiliary plants that
produce the parts. It will take a giant step like to
awaken the greatness in Nigerian Engineer, to
reshape the economy of this nation, moving it from
Machine import based to that of export.
The team is facing a lot of challenges for them to be
there at Silverstone circuit, UK.
If successful, the participation of a Nigerian team at
the formula student competition will have a great
impact on the country, in the area of her technology,
economy, and education.
As we have earlier stated, in the
competition, challenge of the teams
are to design and fabricate a
prototype car that will best meet the
team’s production target. Literally
saying, the Nigerian team with the
help of Nigerian supervisors will
design and build the car in question.
What more can be said about the
Nigeria’s level of technology if her
In the area of academics, by the mere interest of the
Nigerian team in the Formula student, a relationship
was established between the team and that of Egypt
(the only African Team to have competed in the
formula student that was last year’s editionHELWAN University FS team). A meaningful
participation of the Nigerian team will open areas of
collaboration between the colleges of engineering
here and their counterparts abroad (with over 100
universities competing in this years event) for the
exchange of resources. Most importantly,
participation will attract funds from multinationals
and philanthropists to the colleges for further
nurturing of engineering talents there, which will
ease the huge burden government bears to run the
tertiary institutions in the country.
INSIGHT: The technique of the NUTA_BOLTS
The team divided themselves into seven different
Team
important groups headed by sub-group leaders under the
supervision of our prestigious supervisors.
The groups included;
The drafting/Modeling (Dimension)
Chassis/Suspension System
Ergonomics/Electronics
Power Train
Dimensions
Aerodynamics
Drive Trains
The Drafting/ Modeling Group
Comprising of UBAKA Chukwudi M., ONYENANU
Ifeanyichukwu U. and Victor CHIZEA are working with
the whole supervisors. They are into the full modeling
and simulation (ranging from dynamic simulation to finite
Element analysis of the race car).
Chassis/Suspension System Group
Headed by OGAMBA Francis C. as their group leader
and OTUU Obinna Otuu (Engr.) as their supervisor are
solely into the full design of the suspension and Chassis.
Their main aim is to design a unique chassis which will
have its strength increased and weight decreased to about
(34-40) Kilogram using the finite element analysis. This
will go a long way in getting a well finished job.
This improvement depends mainly on our new overall
concept; the mounting and removal of the engine will
not needs a separable frame, as this can be achieved
through the cockpit area. The grid tube frame will
consists of one piece which will helped significantly
increasing its strength.
Ergonomics/Electronics Group
ATUSIUBA Onyinye K. working with his group under
the supervision of OLADEJI Bolarinwa (Engr.) working
to introduce some electrical features to make the car very
easy to drive.
Power Train group
The four-cylinder four-stroke inline engine provides the
Formula-Student-Car with the best power to weight
ratio. Further-more, the engine and its integrated
sequential six-speed-gearbox constitute an extremely
compact system of engine and gearbox. The default oil
system is replaced by a dry sump lubrication which
reduces the engine height by ten centimeters resulting in
a lower centre of gravity.
This group lead by OZICUHUKWU Callistus under the
supervision of Dr. NKWORKA Chuks (Engr.) and Engr.
EGBOKA Chuma D. will improve the intake system as
well: Instead of using the normal throttle, they are to
designed a special barrel throttle that allows the
reduction of air resistance. The entire intake system
including the air box is made out of lightweight carbon
fibre.
Dimensions Group
They are set to work directly with the drafting group to
facilitate the speed of the modeling being lead by KALU
Matthew under the supervision of Dr. NKWORKA Chuks
(Engr.) and UKWU Nwachukwu
Aerodynamics Group
This is to be determined by ANABA Ikechukwu and
group members under the supervision of Dr. ATANMO
Philip
Drive Trains Group
The power is transmitted to the differential via a chain
wheel. The compact lamellar limited slip differential
will be made of aluminium and weight less than three
kilogram. The torque is then transmitted via the right
and left constant universal joint to the wheels. A lighter
version of the tripod knuckle would be used; it is
connected to the hub of the rear wheel. As determine by
OKEKE Ifeanyi J. under the supervision of Dr.
NWIGBO Solomon and Dr. Sam CHUKWUJEKWU
The Nuta_Bolts
Team
While ostensibly about the design and production of a single seater racing car, Formula
Students is actually more about building future Engineering talents, not just in design
and manufacturing but in many of the management, marketing and people skills so
vital in the modern world across all sectors of employment.
This brochure primarily addresses the process technique of the Nuta_Bolts. But it also
included the organizational and model structure of the team and its racing car model.
The Nuta_Bolts are set to make Nigeria Proud in this first ever Nigerian representation
in the competition
Important websites; www.ansu.co.uk, www.nuta-formulastudent.com, www.facebook.com/nuta_bolts,
www.twitter.com/nutaformulastud, www.imeche.org/nearyou/afri/nig, www.formulastudent.com .
ONYENANU Ifeanyichukwu Ugo
Nuta_Bolts Team Leader
mecury4eva@yahoo.co.uk ,
nigeriaYMprojects@imechenetwork.org
OTUOKWU Daniel Nnaemeka
Information and Communication Officer
kennrison@yahoo.co.uk,
nigeriaYMcomms@imechenetwork.org
OGAMBA Francis Chinedu
Secretary
facofranc@gmail.com
ATUSIUBA Onyinye Kenneth
Assistant Secretary
profkooa@yahoo.com
OFOZOR Henry Emeka
Website Officer
hotzinfo@gmail.com
NWACHUYA Chigozie James
Sponsorship Organiser
james_gonny@yahoo.com
NDUKWE Nobert C.
Assistant Sponsorship Organiser
nobertndukwe@yahoo.com
AKUBEZE Chukwuebuka
Public Relation Officer
ebunodcomputers@yahoo.co.uk
OZICHUKWU Callistus Nonso
Organising Secretary
ozicnicy2k@yahoo.com