A tentative project title: Optimize thermal performance of refrigerated vehicles in the distribution of perishable goods. Refrigerated containers are widely used for the transport of perishable goods. It helps to prevent the growth of decay producing microorganisms and regulate the loss of water by providing high air humidity. The modes of freight transportation are mainly road, sea, rail and air. In Australia 46% of total tonne-kilometres of articulated vehicles are moved by road. Freight containers are moved in Australia across vast distances because of the size of the country and different geography. To ensure the optimum quality of the product the temperature of the refrigerated products and the distribution process must be kept in close limits. The changing lifestyle leads to increase the use of refrigerated foods, which are very easier to prepare than the traditional type of foods. In fact, there are several factors affecting the quality of the products such as initial quality of the product, storage temperature, transport and distribution temperature, packaging and handling system, relative humidity of the post production environment however, the quality of product may change while transport and storage. Normally metabolic activities are generally increase with respect to the increase in storing temperature. Sometimes the small interruptions in the control of cold chain may lead to sudden decay of product. In practical it is very difficult to maintain an optimum temperature throughout the postproduction process. Even road transport can give satisfactory temperature only with in the limit of acceptability because it may vary because of either long distance delivery or short distance delivery with frequent door openings. In this paper, I would like to do a Time Temperature Indicator Analysis (TTI) of distribution of refrigerated products in a rout containing different customers with different choices. The TTI analysis can be effectively monitor the time and temperature impacts on product quality and also detect a cost-effective way to find problematic points in chill chains. Research proposal The purpose of the proposal is to: • convince your supervisor you are capable of undertaking a research project, • explain in detail the background of the problem you are working on. Highlight its importance! • review the contributions of others to this area of research, • spell out the research question you are looking to answer, • present a framework of your approach to solution and • propose a timeline of execution and describe the needed resources. • This assignment will be the first chapter of your thesis later on (i.e. the “Introduction”).Sections of the proposal document The structure of the proposal document is not set in stone. However, a reasonable structure is as follows; (Do not forget to check out the marking scheme given on Moodle) Problem Statement Literature Review Scope of the Proposed Work Proposed Approach Timeline and Resources List of ReferencesProblem statement • Write like a professional and set the scene. Start from background information and gradually converge to the problem at hand - cite references here! • Bear in mind that you are conducting research work rather than consultancy!! (talk about the research problem in terms of being a general concern as opposed to limiting your discussions to a specific company, community etc.) • Use scientific definitions (lingo) and theory when you describe the problem – cite references here too! (start from fundamentals - why it occurs- what factors affect it and how? You can quote others here) • Highlight the importance of the project you are working on - cite references here three  (Relevance: applications, cost saving, quality improvement, increased productivity, reliability, etc.) • Use illustrations and graphs if you need – acknowledge sources to avoid plagiarism • Allocate 2 to 4 pages for this section. More if needed!Students: Please pause here now. Go back to the previous slide, “Problem Statement” and read it again! Now, spend 5 to 10 minutes pondering on how to apply the advice given on the slide to your project. The idea here is to make people appreciate that you are working on a great project! Scribble down some brief description of the main ideas which your problem statement should include. Now move on to the next slide!Literature survey • Copy and paste your previous Lit Survey submission under this heading! • Expand it with new papers which you may have added since • Add new comments to your critical revision if you have made some new observations • Did you have a look at the databases available on the library website? • You can get more papers via the Document Delivery Services of our library. Enquire!Scope of the proposed project • Generally, under this heading you describe the boundaries of your project. Your deliverables? E.g. ” This project is crafted to investigate the effects of bearing vibration on the fatigue life of petrol engine crankshafts. A theoretical study will be conducted using the method of finite elements”…..! This statement indirectly suggests to the reader not to expect experiments in the project. Such a statement may prove to be a safety net on the long run. • You can start by stating a concise and very clear single-phrased “Research Question” on a line or two! Type this question under the subheading, “Research Question” • Make sure that the discussions presented under the Research Question will detail the parameters you are working to, your assumptions and the limitations on your results.Proposed approach • Under this heading explain your Research Methodology. • Research Methodology may feature any combination of the following: • Use of mathematical models. Which models? Which theory is involved? Who else used this models? • Use of computational methods and simulation (e.g. software packages). Describe expected limitations! • Use of data collection and analysis (surveys or acquired from a source. Think statistical analysis!) • Use of experimental techniques (describe setup and limitations). Who else used the same approach? What are you proposing to do differently! • Research Methodology must be grounded in scientific theory: Refer to relevant theories in your writing. • You need to convince your supervisor that you are familiar with the fundamentals • Allocate 2 to 3 pages for the sections of Scope and Approach combined. You can use more space if needed.Timeline and Resources • Break down the project in a number of tasks? • Estimate time and resources needed for each task • Create a chart (e.g. Gantt chart) with the timeline. You may, instead, use a table to present the timeline. • Specify the resources required for the project. Comment on their availability. • People are also resources • A page would be adequate for this section. • This whole section presents only initial estimates and can be modified later on as needed.List of References • An essential section of every submission and assignment • Use APA format. • If this assignment is due after the introductory presentations, use comments and questions from the audience to improve your Research project proposal before you submit it for marking! • Please have a look at the marking scheme! Marking Scheme for the Project Proposal Marking Criteria Detail s Out of Awarde d Overall Quality The document is well formated and organised as expected of a professional engineer. Clear reference to others' work is obvious throughtout the doc. 10 0 Added Marks Research question Clearly formulated with a focus and rationale embedded in theory 10 0 Use of literature survey Outstanding use of published work to support proposed approach This section reflect ability to build up cirtical views 15 0 Use of scientific theory Familiarity with theory is obvious Detailed understanding of the existing approaches The proposed approached in theory‐based 30 0 Researc h Methodolog y Clear understanding of the research methodogy proposed. Appreciation of the possible issues associated with selected approach. 15 0 Scope of the propsed work This section spells out what the deliverables of the project will be. The limitaions of the resulting outcome are also reflected on. 5 0 Project organisatio n The proposed timeline is tabulated with mile stones clearly pointed out. Resources required for the project are detailed with comments on availability 15 0 Tables and Figures Tables and figures are well presented, numbered and captioned. 30 0 Deducted Language Use of English is clear and professional. Spelling and grammar is at the level expected of a professional engineer. 40 0 References The contains contains a list of references that complies with the APA referencing standards. 30 0 0