As part of the curriculum for the course Instrumentation II, students of the B.E. Computer Engineering III/I (Batch 2079) at Khwopa College of Engineering participated in a field visit on Shrawan 1, 2082. The visit was designed to align with the syllabus requirement of conducting a case study based on industrial instrumentation practices. The selected site was Gorkha Chinese Itta Factory, established by Gorkha Red Brick Pvt. Ltd., located in the Kavre district.

This visit provided students with a valuable opportunity to gain practical exposure to real-time industrial systems. The objective was to study measurement requirements, the accuracy of instrumentation systems, specific hardware used in environmental conditions, and the signal processing and output systems integral to industrial automation. During the visit, students observed the process control system currently in operation at the brick manufacturing plant. They were guided by factory personnel, particularly Ms. Amrita Shrestha, who provided technical explanations and insights into the running systems. Students also interacted with engineers and technicians to understand the electrical layout, motor functions, and the role of instrumentation in maintaining production efficiency..

A total of 47 students participated in the visit, divided into two groups for effective observation—Group A with 24 students and Group B with 23. Each group spent about two hours examining various aspects of the factory's operations. The field visit began with departure from the college at 10:20 AM and arrival at the factory site by 11:00 AM. After an in-depth industrial study lasting until 3:30 PM, the team returned to the college by 4:30 PM. Faculty members who facilitated the visit included Er. Hemanta Bohora, Er. Anish Baral, Er. Sunil Datheputhe, and Er. Gaurab Tamakhu.

Throughout the tour, students observed the mixing of coal and mud for the formation of self-heating bricks, brick cake formation, and brick cutting processes. They also studied the temperature monitoring interface of the roasting and drying kiln, gaining insights into how environmental and electrical parameters are controlled.

In conclusion, the field visit was a successful learning experience that met the academic and practical expectations of the Instrumentation II course. It enhanced the students' understanding of industrial instrumentation, offering a hands-on look at how theoretical knowledge is applied in a real-world manufacturing environment.