Project 1

Title: Equipment Reliability Improvement via Asset Performance Tool and Digital Twin

Description: To work on building data models for critical equipment like mechanical refiners using Asset Performance Management Software (Historical Data) and conceptualizing Digital twin setups using operational parameters, to improve equipment reliability through a predictive maintenance approach

Skill sets: Knowledge of key Mechanical Equipment, Data analytics in Excel and Python/R

Traits expectation: Passionate about equipment and process modelling and data analysis

Expected learning: Techno-managerial skill set to drive mill-wide project on equipment reliability

Specific courses required for project execution: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engg

Project 2

Title: Historian Data Operations and Server Management Tool

Description: To develop software algorithms for machine and process data management (50k+ parameters) in PI Historian and software development server, managing server loads with multiple analyses/apps running and automate app launch and hosting process on dev server

Skill sets: Software development (Linux/ Power shell Scripts), Database management, know-how of servers, load balancing across data systems, Proficient in Python and R

Traits expectation: Passionate about product dev, DBMS systems and software development

Expected learning: Techno-managerial skill set in developing and automating dev tasks in a data Historian and software hosting system

Specific courses required for project execution: Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering

Project 3

Title: Wood log characterization through Image-Based analytics

Description: To design and develop an automated image analytics system to capture and process visual data from incoming wood logs, which will involve setting up image acquisition hardware, pre-processing pipelines, and model building to estimate wood characteristics in real-time.

Skill sets: Data analysis in Python, R and Excel, passionate about product dev, Software development tools with UI/backend components

Traits expectation: Passionate about applying AI/ML to solve industrial challenges using data-driven techniques and detail-oriented.

Expected learning: Building end-to-end computer vision solutions for industrial applications, including data acquisition, model development and deployment.

Specific courses required for project execution: Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engg

Project 4

Title: Process Optimization and Digitization in chemical preparation in Paper Manufacturing industry

Skill sets: Knowledge of chemical preparations/ unit operations/chemical engineering principles, Data analytics in Excel and Python/R, Process mapping techniques

Traits expectation: Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills, Problem-solving mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams, Critical thinking

Expected learning: Techno-managerial skill set in application of data science and lean manufacturing in manufacturing

Specific courses required for project execution: Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engg

Project 5

Title: Objectifying Subjective Quality Testing in Paperboards

Skill sets: Strong python programming skills, Video/image analytics, Web app development for end-to end implementation of the tests, understanding of material testing fundamentals

Traits expectation: Passion for automation and innovation, creative problem-solving ability, critical and logical thinking, attention to detail

Expected learning: Techno-managerial skill set in developing objective analytics application

Specific courses required for project execution: Computer Science, Chemical, Mechanical with image/video analytics solution implementation experience

ITC Limited, PSPD (Paperboards and Specialty Papers Division) Bhadrachalam (BCM), Hyderabad

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Project 1

Title: Financial Data analysis and business insights generation through ML and visualization,

Project 2

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