Bolinder Engine test

Heat Engine Lab- Bolinder Engine

During his 4 th year in 1966, Rangan realised that it is always better to keep communicating with the lecturers and keep in touch with the Labs.  One day, he noticed that the Bolinder engine in the heat engine lab, was being dismantled for overhaul, as it was regularly used by the students for testing.  Rangan utilised this opportunity and recorded the design details like cylinder bore diameter, Piston dimensions, stroke length and other relevant details in the observation book, before they were assembled. On the day of the practical examination, the students were asked to pick up chits and on picking the chit, Rangan was thrilled to read “Brake Test on Bolinder Engine”. This gave him a huge advantage in practical. The external examiner in viva-voce test was surprised to see the data recorded and tabulated in the observation book. He said  “Rangarajan! I am happy with your approach and I am giving you maximum marks.” During the last few days, Rangan was feeling a vacuum after bidding farewell and wishing Rangachari a bright future.