Gas cylinder transfer system for a gas cylinder delivery person


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Creator/Artist: Kamlesh Sawant

Category: Product Design

Document: P2 Project

Batch: 2008-2010

Source: India,   IDC

Period:  2009-2018

Medium: Presentation pdf

Supervisor: Prof. G. G. Ray


Detailed Description

LPG gas cylinders have evolved as an important source of fuel for cooking needs in India. Apart from the projected increase in demand, LPG gas cylinders have always been in the news, sometimes for rises in cost or shortage or for illegal uses. But, all this time, nothing has been talked about the amazing system which works behind it, to keep the circulation going. This project investigates the working of the system to find out how the LPG cylinders weighing up to 40 kg are handled on a daily basis. The analysis of the study is synthesised to find out the areas where there is scope as well as a need for design intervention. Insights from the people involved in gas cylinder delivery and observations made while studying the system were helpful in formulating the design brief. The mock-up models were also used for validating and refining the concepts at every step. The proposed solution needs to be a feasible solution within the boundaries marked by the concerned authorities. Keeping this in mind, after concept evaluation, the final concept was further developed to meet the needs suggested by the earlier study.