Department of Mechanical Engineering

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• Students have fun learning experience.
• Instill skills and ethics so that students can proudly and confidently start their careers world wide.
• Enhance the rural community surrounding the institution.

To develop the institution into a “Centre of excellence for Engineering and Technology”, by imparting quality education in the fields of Engineering and Technology, at undergraduate and post graduate levels to the rural and underprivileged youth, develop their total personality, creativity and ingenuity and inculcate in them very high ethical and moral values. Thus develop them into technical professionals of high calibre. With ample opportunities for research and entrepreneurship the institution aims at equipping the students to meet the challenges of the industrial world as well as the diverse social needs of the nation.

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering curriculum is designed to impart Knowledge, Skill and Attitude on the graduates to

• Have a successful career in Mechanical Engineering and allied industries.
• Have expertise in the areas of Design, Thermal, Materials and Manufacturing.
• Contribute towards technological development through academic research and industrial practices.
• Practice their profession with good communication, leadership, ethics and social responsibility.
• Graduates will adapt to evolving technologies through life-long learning.

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and engineering sciences to develop mathematical models for industrial problems.
• An ability to identify, formulates, and solve complex engineering problems. with high degree of competence.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data obtained through those experiments.
• An ability to design mechanical systems, component, or a process to meet desired needs within the realistic constraints such as environmental, social, political and economic sustainability.
• An ability to use modern tools, software and equipment to analyze multidisciplinary problems.
• An ability to demonstrate on professional and ethical responsibilities.
• An ability to communicate, write reports and express research findings in a scientific community.
• An ability to adapt quickly to the global changes and contemporary practices.
• An ability to engage in life-long learning.

(KB) A knowledge base for engineering: Demonstrated competence in university level mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the program.

(PA) Problem analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions

(Inv.) Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions.

(Des.) Design: An ability to design solutions for complex, open-ended engineering problems and to design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate attention to health and safety risks, applicable standards, and economic, environmental, cultural and societal considerations.

(Tools) Use of engineering tools: An ability to create, select, apply, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to a range of engineering activities, from simple to complex, with an understanding of the associated limitations.

(Team) Individual and teamwork: An ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.

(Comm.) Communication skills: An ability to communicate complex engineering concepts within the profession and with society at large. Such ability includes reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and to give and effectively respond to clear instructions.

(Prof.) Professionalism: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional engineer in society, especially the primary role of protection of the public and the public interest.

(Impacts) Impact of engineering on society and the environment: An ability to analyze social and environmental aspects of engineering activities. Such ability includes an understanding of the interactions that engineering has with the economic, social, health, safety, legal, and cultural aspects of society, the uncertainties in the prediction of such interactions; and the concepts of sustainable design and development and environmental stewardship.

(Ethics) Ethics and equity: An ability to apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity.

(Econ.) Economics and project management: An ability to appropriately incorporate economics and business practices including project, risk, and change management into the practice of engineering and to understand their limitations.

(LL) Life-long learning: An ability to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world in ways sufficient to maintain their competence and to allow them to contribute to the advancement of knowledge

PSO1: Employability: Students acquire technical and managerial skill that make them an employable graduate.

PSO2: Research: Students acquire theoretical background of each course that they are capable of applying it for solving real-time (Physical) problems.

Some of the main responsibilities of a Mechanical Engineer involve providing effective and efficient solutions to manufacturers. The process of planning and design is run on all stages of creating a product and hence, one will be completely involved. Here are some of the tasks as a Mechanical Engineer:

• Product research
• Theoretical designs must be developed, tested and evaluated on its performance
• Deal with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers to discuss and solve complex problems
• Product must be catered to the environment it will be exposed to, making sure it is reliable and consistent
• Making improvements in the production processes
• Making designs efficient, cost-effective and modifications that can be implemented without much difficulty
• Collaborate with peers from different engineering fields and create elaborate project specifics in a detailed way.
• Make use of new technologies and materials, and even create new ones
• Manage people, resources and projects
• Plan and design new production processes
• Outline designs and product specifications fall under the responsibility
• Prototype test results must be followed by recommendations for modifications
• Knowledge in mathematical modelling and computer-aided design for research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills
• Cost, safety and time constraints to be kept in mind during a project and any implication that it may have
• Plants and systems to be monitored and then commissioned.

The field of Mechanical Engineering is quite diverse, which gives rise to multiple types of career fields and opens many doors. Mechanical Engineers are practically needed to create everything around us. Here are some sectors that employ mechanical engineers:

• Construction and Building services
• Energy utilities
• Engineering Consultancies
• Government Agencies
• Manufacturing Industries
• Medical Engineering
• Aerospace and Automotive Industries
• The Armed Forces and The Ministry Of Defence
• Oil and Gas Industries, Petrochemical Industries
• Process Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Cosmetics
• The Public Sector, Local Authorities, Hospitals and Educational Institutions
• Research Establishments – Academic and Commercial
• Sports Engineering
• Transport, Including Road and Railway

OBJECTIVES:

To provide exposure to the students with hands on experience on various basic engineering practices in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

OUTCOMES:

On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to

• fabricate carpentry components and pipe connections including plumbing works.
• use welding equipments to join the structures.
• Carry out the basic machining operations
• Make the models using sheet metal works
• Illustrate on centrifugal pump, Air conditioner, operations of smithy, foundary and fittings

OBJECTIVE:

To train the students in performing various tests on electrical drives, sensors and circuits.

OUTCOMES:

• Ability to determine the speed characteristic of different electrical machines
• Ability to design simple circuits involving diodes and transistors
• Ability to use operational amplifiers

OBJECTIVE:

To Study and practice the various operations that can be performed in lathe, shaper, drilling, milling machines etc. and to equip with the practical knowledge required in the core industries.

OUTCOMES:

Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to

CO1: Demonstrate the safety precautions exercised in the mechanical workshop.

CO2: Make the workpiece as per given shape and size using Lathe.

CO3: Join two metals using arc welding.

CO4: Use sheet metal fabrication tools and make simple tray and funnel.

CO5: Use different moulding tools, patterns and prepare sand moulds.

OBJECTIVE:

To Study and acquire knowledge on various basic machining operations in special purpose machines and its applications in real life manufacture of components in the industry

OUTCOMES:

Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to

CO1: use different machine tools to manufacturing gears

CO2: Ability to use different machine tools to manufacturing gears.

CO3: Ability to use different machine tools for finishing operations

CO4: Ability to manufacture tools using cutter grinder

CO5: Develop CNC part programming

OBJECTIVES:

• To study the mechanical properties of materials when subjected to different types of loading.
• To verify the principles studied in Fluid Mechanics theory by performing experiments in lab.

OUTCOME:

Ability to perform Tension, Torsion, Hardness, Compression, and Deformation test on Solid materials.

OBJECTIVES:

• To study the mechanical properties of materials when subjected to different types of loading.
• To verify the principles studied in Fluid Mechanics theory by performing experiments in lab.

OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:

• Perform Tension, Torsion, Hardness, Compression, and Deformation test on Solid materials.
• Use the measurement equipments for flow measurement.
• Perform test on different fluid machinery.

OBJECTIVES:

• To supplement the principles learnt in kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery.
• To understand how certain measuring devices are used for dynamic testing.

OUTCOMES:

Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to

CO1: Explain gear parameters, kinematics of mechanisms, gyroscopic effect and working of lab equipments.

CO2: Determine mass moment of inertia of mechanical element, governor effort and range sensitivity, natural frequency and damping coefficient, torsional frequency, critical speeds of shafts, balancing mass of rotating and reciprocating masses, and transmissibility ratio.

OBJECTIVES:

• To study the value timing-V diagram and performance of IC Engines
• To Study the characteristics of fuels/Lubricates used in IC Engines
• To study the Performance of steam generator/ turbine
• To study the heat transfer phenomena predict the relevant coefficient using implementation
• To study the performance of refrigeration cycle / components

OUTCOMES:

Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to

CO1: conduct tests on heat conduction apparatus and evaluate thermal conductivity of materials.

CO2: conduct tests on natural and forced convective heat transfer apparatus and evaluate heat transfer coefficient.

CO3: conduct tests on radiative heat transfer apparatus and evaluate Stefan Boltzmann constant and emissivity.

CO4: conduct tests to evaluate the performance of parallel/counter flow heat exchanger apparatus and reciprocating air compressor.

CO5: conduct tests to evaluate the performance of refrigeration and airconditioning test rigs.

OBJECTIVE:

To familiar with different measurement equipments and use of this industry for quality inspection.

OUTCOMES: 

Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to

CO1: Measure the gear tooth dimensions, angle using sine bar, straightness and flatness, thread parameters, temperature using thermocouple, force, displacement, torque and vibration.

CO2: Calibrate the vernier, micrometer and slip gauges and setting up the comparator for the inspection.

OBJECTIVES:

• To gain practical experience in handling 2D drafting and 3D modelling software systems.
• To study the features of CNC Machine Tool.
• To expose students to modern control systems (Fanuc, Siemens etc.,)
• To know the application of various CNC machines like CNC lathe, CNC Vertical Machining centre, CNC EDM and CNC wire-cut and studying of Rapid prototyping.

OUTCOMES:

CO1: Draw 3D and Assembly drawing using CAD software

CO2: Demonstrate manual part programming with G and M codes using CAM

OBJECTIVES:

• To give exposure to software tools needed to analyze engineering problems.
• To expose the students to different applications of simulation and analysis tools.

OUTCOMES:

Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to

CO1: simulate the working principle of air conditioning system, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder and cam follower mechanisms using MATLAB.

CO2: analyze the stresses and strains induced in plates, brackets and beams and heat transfer problems.

CO3: calculate the natural frequency and mode shape analysis of 2D components and beams.

OBJECTIVE:

To know the method of programming the microprocessor and also the design, modeling & analysis of basic electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic Systems which enable the students to understand the concept of mechatronics.

OUTCOMES:

Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to

CO1: Demonstrate the functioning of mechatronics system with various pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.

CO2: Demonstrate the functioning of control systems with the help of PLC and microcontrollers.