EVENTS
GUEST LECTURE ON “RECENT TRENDS IN AUTOMOTIVE MATERIALS”
The Guest Lecture program was scheduled at 10.30 am on 28-12-2023 in the department of Mechanical Engineering. The following topics were covered by the Guest Speaker Mr.D.Ramakrishnan, Sr.Manager, Mahindra Research Valley, Mahindra world city, Chengalpattu.
● Introduction about automotive materials
● Recent developments in automobile field
● History of electric vehicles
● Sensor and monitoring systems
● Crushing and safety analysis
● Chemical Testing for Automotive parts
● Thermal Shock testing
● Humidity Resistance Test
● Developments in automobile structural design
A SEMINAR ON "introduction to the Society of Automotive Engineers-SAE ISS"
On 31.10.2023 from 2 pm to 3 pm in the admin block seminar hall an SAE ISS exposure lecture on introduction to the society of automotive engineers was delivered by Dr.P.Baskara Sethupathi, Professor and Chairman –SAEISS MWC Divisions and Dr.V.Krithika, Assistant Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai,The programme was earlier inaugurated by Dr.S.Thirugnanam, HOD/Mechanical.
The lecture was concentrated on exposing our students of II year and III mechanical to various activities carried out by SAE ISS like,
SUPRA SAEINDIA
BAJA SAEINDIA
AERCON
AEROTHON
Mobility Engineering
Knowledge Round Table Competition
They highlighted various benefits of participating in the above events by becoming the members of SAE ISS
4TH BOARD OF STUDIES (BOS) MEETING
The 4th BOS meeting conducted on 26.10.23 and started with the welcome address by the Chairman Dr.S.Thirugnanam and discussed the following:
FEA / ANSYS / MATLAB MAY BE INTRODUCED AS THEORY BEFORE BEING INTRODUCED AS LABORATORY
2.NPTEL SUBJECTS MAY BE ADDED AS ELECTIVES
3.SAE-SPECIFIC COURSES MAY ALSO BE INTRODUCED
4.INDUSTRY EXPERTS MAY BE INVOKED TO HANDLE CERTAIN CLASSES
5.DESIGN AND FABRICATION PROJECTS TO BE APPLIED FOR PATENT SO THAT ATAL/NIRF RANKINGS MAY BE IMPROVED
CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
The CAB meeting was conducted on 19.10.2023 on online mode (Microsoft Teams) and the following are the points discussed.
THE MEMBERS ATTENDED WERE SATISFIED WITH THE VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
THEY WERE APPRAISED OF THE IMPORTANCE OF VERTICALS INTRODUCED
MR. A.K.RAJAKUMAR CONVEYED THAT FINANCIALS, ACCOUNTING AND COST ESTIMATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, POWER ELECTRONICS MAY BE INTRODUCED
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT ASPECTS LIKE YOGA AND POSITIVE THINKING WERE ALSO TO BE INTRODUCED
MR.N.VIJAYAKUMAR REITERATED THAT AI, MOBILITY ENGINEERING, INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKING AND EXCELLENCE, NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AS WELL AS EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ARE TO BE GIVEN DUE WEIGHTAGE IN THE SYLLABUS
MR. A.K.RAJAKUMARWAS OF THE THOUGHT THAT ALL IMPORTANT SUBJECTS TO BE MADE MANDATORY RATHER THAN OPTIONAL
BOTH THE EXPERTS WERE OF THE THOUGHT THAT RELIABILITY, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, OR, MAY BE ALSO BE ADDED APPROPRIATELY
The Guest Lecture on “Advancements in Reliability Engineering” was successfully conducted on 19.09.23. The resource person Mr. A.K. Rajakumar (Plant Head at Lucas TVS), delivered the expert lecture. He covered the important topics in Reliability Engineering like,
Failure rate
Need for Reliability Engineering
Risk assessment
Risk analysis
Risk mitigation
The Guest Lecture on “Structure and Vibration Analysis” was successfully conducted on 11/08/2023. The resource person Mr.K.V.Dhayaanidhi, Assistant Manager– PHA India Private Limited, delivered the expert lecture on the above topic. He covered the method to solve any engineering problem, Dynamic analysis, vibration analysis of vehicle with different terminology. He also spoke about the followings.
Linear and non linear problem
S-N curve
Crash analysis of vehicle
2-D and 3-D mesh analysis
Different theories of failure with various method
Case study of different components
The Department of Mechanical Engineering of SRM Valliammai Engineering College has conducted Five days Faculty Development Programme on “Forces on solid structures, Fluids and Gases” from 19th June to 23rd June 2023 in the Mechanical Department Dynamics Lab. In the Faculty Development Programme, the Seven resource persons has delivered the presentation. In First day, the Forenoon session was presented by Dr.D.EASU, Associate Professor, KCG College of Technology, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Free body diagram -Types of supports - Varignon’s Theorem - Single equivalent force- Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in two dimensions – Equilibrium of Rigid bodies in three dimensions. In First day, the Afternoon session was presented by Mr.P.RAMU, Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Introduction- Units and Dimensions- Laws of Mechanics- Lami’s theorem, Parallelogram and triangular Law of forces, Principle of transmissibility. The Second day the Forenoon session presented by Dr.J.KAMALAKANNAN, Assistant Professor, Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Mole and Mass fraction, Dalton’s and Amagat’s Law. Properties of gas mixture Molar mass, gas constant, density, and change in internal energy, enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs function. The Second day the Afternoon session presented by Mr.J.P.RAMESH,Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai. He delivered lecture about System and their types. Thermodynamic Equilibrium State, path and process. Quasi-static, reversible and irreversible processes. Heat and work transfer-V diagram. Zeroth law of thermodynamics – concept of temperature and thermal equilibrium– relationship between temperature scales –First law of thermodynamics. The Third day the Forenoon session presented by Dr.K.ASRAR AHMED, Assistant Professor, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Technology, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Hydraulic and energy gradient - Laminar flow through circular conduits and circular annuli-Boundary layer concepts -types of boundary layer thickness. Third day the Afternoon session presented by Ms.N.NITHYA, Asst.prof./Mechanical,SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Units and dimensions- Properties of fluids- mass density, specific weight, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, compressibility, vapor pressure, surface tension and capillarity. The Fourth day the Forenoon session presented by Ms.N.NITHYA, Asst.prof./Mechanical,SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Need for dimensional analysis – methods of dimensional analysis – Similitude - Model analysis. The Fourth day the Afternoon session presented by Mr.M.VADIVEL, Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Frictional Force - Laws of Coulomb friction - Cone of friction - Angle of repose - Simple contact friction - Screw – Wedge – Ladder - Belt friction. The Fifth day the Forenoon session presented by Mr.P.RAMU, Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Centroids of areas, composite areas, determination of moment of inertia of plane figures by integration, polar moment of inertia-radius of gyration. The Fifth day the Afternoon session presented by Mr.M.VADIVEL, Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai. He delivered lecture about Displacements, Velocity and acceleration, their relationship – Relative motion – Curvilinear motion - Newton’s laws of motion – Work Energy Equation– Impulse and Momentum – Impact of elastic bodies. The Sessions were completed and the coordinators of the event conveyed thanks to Experts and Participants. The Staff Members interacted with the Experts very much and also cleared their doubts. The Participants of Teaching Faculties found the sessions very informative, motivate and they also had exposure to research activities and its importance.
BASICS AND STATICS OF PARTICLES was handled by Dr.D.EASU, Associate Professor
KCG College of Technology, Chennai
EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES and PROPERTIES OF SURFACES AND SOLIDS Mr.P.RAMU,Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai
KINEMATICS AND KINETICS OF RIGID BODIES and FRICTION Mr.M.VADIVEL,Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai
FLUID PROPERTIES AND FLOW CHARACTERISTICS and DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
Mr.N.NITHYA,Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai
FLOW THROUGH CIRCULAR CONDUITS was handled by Dr. K. Asrar Ahmed, Assistant Professor
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
BASIC CONCEPTS- FIRST LAW AND SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS Mr.J.P.RAMESH,Asst.prof./Mechanical, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Chennai.
GAS MIXTURES AND THERMODYNAMIC RELATIONS Dr.J.Kamalakannan, Assistant Professor, Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, Chennai
A seminar was conducted on ‘Introduction about Automobile Chassis Engineering Ergonomic and Controls in Automobile’ in association with SAE on 16.05.23. The SAE ISS exposure lecture on the above topic was delivered by Er.Muthyala Sivasaikumar, Deputy Manager, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd, Chennai and Er. Elumalai Karunakaran, Manager, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
The lecture was concentrated on exposing our students of II year and III mechanical to various areas in automobile engineering like.
Chassis suspension front & rear axle design & development
Development of controls system (Clutch Actuate & Sheet metal parts)
Design & development of actuation system for passenger vehicles
Types of automobile brakes found on modern vehicles
Ergonomics.
Department of Mechanical Engineering organised a guest lecture on 'RECENT TRENDS IN AUTOMOBILE' on 16.05.2023. The following topics were covered by the Guest Speaker R.SARATHKUMAR, Asst Manager, Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd, Chengalpattu.
Introduction about recent trends in automobiles.
History of electric vehicles.
Electric vehicle market in India
Autonomous vehicle and advanced systems to assist the driver.
Introduction to radar sensors.
IOT to transform automated driving.
Usage of 3D printing in automobile
Electronic business infrastructure
Department of Mechanical Engineering arranged an Industrial Visit (IV) on 12.05.2023 III Year Sec1&2 students to TVS Training and Services Ltd., Ambattur, Chennai. The Assistant manager Mr.V.Arunkumar welcomed the team, delivered an excellent speech on the various aspect of the Plant.
He also highlighted the various things on which the future Engineers should concentrate and what the Industries expect from the student community The various sections of the plant, starting from Machining Centre, Welding section, Automation centre and finally ending at E-Vehicle testing and assembly centre, were thoroughly narrated to the students.
On 31.03.2023 from 2 pm to 3 pm in the admin block seminar hall an SAE ISS exposure lecture on introduction to Society of Automotive Engineers was delivered by Dr.P.Baskara Sethupathi, Professor and Chairman –SAEISS MWC Division, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai.
The lecture concentrated on exposing our students of II and III year Mechanical Engineering to various activities carried out by SAE ISS like.
SUPRA SAEINDIA
BAJA SAEINDIA
AERCON
AEROTHON
Mobility Engineering
Knowledge Round Table Competition
On 23-03-2023, a guest lecture was arranged for Second and Third Year students of Mechanical Engineering on the “CRYOROLLING OF ALUMINIUM ALLOYS" The following topics were covered by the Guest Speaker K.SURESH BABU, Deputy General Manager, (Madras Engineering Industries Pvt Ltd, Sriperumbudur – 602 105)
Introduction to Aluminum alloys
Aluminum Grades
Applications of aluminum alloys in industries
Cryorolling Of Aluminium Alloys
The Guest lecture was successfully delivered on 06/03/23 by Mr M.Yuvaraj, Head Safety, Lucas TVS on the real time industrial accidents and incidents and also spoke about the safety aspects considered in Industries.
The entire college took National Safety Council Awareness oath on 07/03/23 as per the schedule
Signature campaign was conducted on 07/03/23
Safety Awareness Campaign
Safety Awareness Campaign
The SRM fire safety Dept. People headed by Mr. M.Chandrababu, SRM Senior Safety Officer delivered a lecture on 10/03/23
An Industrial Visit was arranged on 22.02.2023 for the III year Section-2 Mechanical Engineering students for visiting the “BALAJI TRIBO LUBRICANTS” at Pappanchathiram, Thiruvallur – 600123. The main objective behind the visit was to make students aware about how various activities related to heat transfer and energy management system activities are carried out in a company and give them industrial exposure of heat transfer activities.
Our students understand the following energy management system.
Radiant heat transfer cooling system.
Structural radiant cooling system for various building structure.
Battery management system of various batteries.
Bio gas energy management system.
Various lubrications used in various frictional system.
Two pass heat exchanger with water cooling system.
Solar and wind energy management system.
Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted Guest lecture on“Industry Trend for Careers" on 20-02-2023. The resource person Mr.S.T.SURESH BABU, Head of Quality Center of Excellence,GSS America InfoTech Pvt Ltd., Hyderabad.
The chief guest delivered his lecture in the following topics:
Learning is the key for the development of career growth.
Technology growth increases but adaptability is the need of the hour.
Future technologies which CEOs wish to add.
Important tips for fresher’s, who wants to work in industries.
AREST- Acceptance, Responsible, Ethical, Safe and Trusted
Department of Mechanical Engineering conducted Guest lecture on "Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate Component Manufacturing"on 18-02-2023 through online mode. The Guest speaker Mr.Prasad Venkatesan, Project Manager, Eisenhuth GmbH & Co. KG, Department of Fuel Cell, Osterode, Germany
The chief guest delivered his lecture on the following topics:
Moving towards green energy
Fuel Cell
Types of fuel cell
Types of the bipolar plate
Bipolar plate production method
Quality control test
Requirement for seals in fuel cells
The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a Workshop on ‘Non-Destructive Testing’ on 15th February 2023 for 3rd year Mechanical Engineering students. Dr. S. Thirugnanam, Head of the Department, welcomed the resource person Mr. S. Sivaperumal, B.E., Managing Director, Shri Sai Non-Destructive Testing, Puducherry. The technical team with 4 trainers explained the working principle, application and importance of NDT in the Industry. After the presentation session, students had the hands-on training session also. The trainers demonstrated the inspection process and performed the following NDT methods on the specimens:
Liquid Penetrant Test (LPT)
·Magnetic Particle Test (MPT)
Ultrasonic Test (UT)
Radiography Test (RT)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized a Motivational Talks on ‘One step closer towards student’s goal (Gate Exam Awareness Programme)’ on 15th February 2023 Mechanical Engineering students. Dr. S. Thirugnanam, Head of the Department, welcomed the resource person Mr. M.Vinothkumar Founder, Endurance Engineering Academy, Chennai. The resource person delivered the expert talk on the following topics:
GATE opportunities in Mechanical Engineering Field.
How to apply for government jobs through the GATE exam score.
How to start Ph.D. and GATE stipend for Masters programme in IITs, NIT'S and IISc.
Direct PhD in IISc, IITs, PSU’s Job through Gate score.
How to a get good score in GATE examination.
How to prepare GATE examination with short and long period
The "Awareness Program on Technical Education" to the Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Dasur, Mazhaiyur, was successfully conducted on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The keynote address was given by Dr. S. Thirugnanam, Professor and Head, of the Department of Mechanical Engineering
He talked about the opportunities for engineers in the private and public sectors, as well as how important young engineers are to India as a whole. He also talked about SRM Valliammai Engineering College's facilities and various student accomplishments.
He delivered the lecture on the following topics:
• Current scenario of Industry
• Goal or Objective of project
• Project phases
• Outcome or benefits
• Real time case studies
FDP on “Concepts of Applied thermodynamics” on 26th December 2022 the Forenoon session was presented by Dr.T.MOTHILAL, Professor, KCG College of Technology, Chennai.
FDP on “Concepts of Applied thermodynamics” on 28th December 2022 the Forenoon session was presented by Dr.L.SARAVANAKUMAR, Associate Professor, Sri Sairam Engineering College,chennai.
FDP on “Concepts of Applied thermodynamics” on 29th December 2022 the Forenoon session was presented by Dr.N.VENKATESAN, Guest Faculty, Department of Production Technology, MIT campus - Anna University Chennai.
Guest Lecture on Recent Trends in Power Production and Utilization
Dr.S.SANKARANARAYANAN, Former General Manager/TamilNadu Energy Development Agency – (TEDA) Superintendent Engineer / TANGEDCO / Chennai / Retired has delivered the lecture on concept of Recent Trends in Power Generation and Utilization. He has explained the Importance and Scope of Renewable Energy Sources for future Sustainable Growth of the Nation. He Also Discussed about the Significance of Electrical Energy Savings in Our Day today Life.
Guest Lecture on National Pollution Prevention Day
The The following topics covered by the Guest speaker Mr.Arjun Mohan, Deputy Manager, Parksons Packaging ltd.
Knowledge on Disaster contribution factors
Different Types of pollution in industrial level
Major sources of PM 2.5 in Delhi and National capital region.
Death linked to outdoor and household air pollution
Menace of Plastic waste in India and world level.
Sustainable Developmental Goals
Guest lecture on " Opportunity in the core Industries" was arranged on 22.11.2022. The following topics covered by the Guest speaker Mrs.Vaishnavi Vignesh Raja, Director-EQuad Engineering services.
Knowledge on Mechanical Engineering domain
What Industry expect from the Engineers
Demonstrate about new product development processes, Preparation of prototype model of the object, Procedure to manufacturing the product.
Instruction and information given to the students about the importance of internship training
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Department of Mechanical Engineering organized Guest Lecture on 9.11.22 for Mechanical Engineering students. Chief Guest Mr.Venkatesan Natarajan delivered expert talk on "Vehicle Control System"
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Industrial Visit at Lucas TVS... And brief introduction about Manufacturing given by Plant Head Mr.A.K.Rajakumar with our Alumni Mr.E.Sachithanandam
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Organizes 9th NATIONAL LEVEL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM MEQNZO 2k22 MECH THIRUVIZHA on 29.10.2022 with following TECHNICAL EVENTS :
Paper presentation
Mequiz
CAD Modelling
Idea Expo
Mobile Photography
Sketching of Structure
Connexion
Online likes logo, video, meme
STAFF CO-ORDINATORS:
Mr.G.Ananth AP (Sel. Gr.)
Mr. R.Srinivasan AP (Sr.G)
Google form for Registration: https://forms.gle/TexZCrkXkzjvdS2Q6
Registration will be closed on 29.10.2022
PRESIDENT: JEYARAJ J 9150936626
VICE-PRESIDENT: KAMALESH P 7871617229
Contact us: 9840261446, 7448870558
An Industrial Visit was arranged on 21.10.2022 for the II year Mechanical Engineering students for visiting the Jayasuriya Aero Private Ltd, Vengadamangalam, Ponmar, Chennai- 600 127. The main objective behind the visit was to make students aware about how various activities related to manufacturing activities are carried out in a company and give them industrial exposure of production activities. The plant is for Design & Development of Airworthy Products like bolt & nuts and other fasters which is used in aircrafts, helicopters, satellites, rockets and missiles.
An Industrial Visit to Hanon Automotive Systems Pvt Ltd, Maraimalai Nagar, Chennai was arranged for the Final year Section - 2 Mechanical Engineering students on 20.10.2022. The fabrication and assembly of radiator, compressor and automotive air conditioning system were explained by the employees. 4000 units of automotive air conditioning system parts were produced every day.
An Industrial Visit was arranged on 19.10.2022 for the III year Section-2 Mechanical Engineering students for visiting the Motherson Automotive Technologies & Engineering, Maraimalai Nagar, Chengalpattu. The main objective behind the visit was to make students aware about how various activities related to manufacturing activities are carried out in a company and give them the feel of production activities. The company employees for this automotive industry Mr.Jagadeesh, Mr.Velmurugan and Mr.Jerald explained us completely and cleared all the students doubts personally. The students got an overall view of the various machining processes in this industry.
INDUSTRIAL VISIT to sri sai Industries -
Ambattur Industrial Estate on 14.10.2022.
Final Year Sec-1 students visited
Warehouse
CNC facing section
CNC grinding section
CNC milling section,
CNC boring section
Conventional machining section
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Signed MoU with Sri Sai Industries- Ambattur Industrial Estate for INTERNSHIP, STUDENT TRAININGS and INDUSTRIAL VISIT.
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Organizes Guest Lecture on ‘Industry 4.0’ was conducted through offline mode on 7th October 2022. The resource person Mr.S.Balaji Raghavendra delivered the expert lecture. He covered the latest developments in Industry 4.0 like,
Machine Vision
Automation
Imaging
CMM
Advantage over Conventional methods
Current market demands
Job opportunities
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Organizes Workshop on “AUTOCAD Software” on 29th September 2022. The trainers from CADD Centre delivered the guest lecture on the following topics: Smart Dimensions, Fully Defined Sketch and Blocks, Wire frame & Transformation tools, Geometry Creation & Modifications, Layer & Object Properties, Cutting, Stamping, Folding & Unfolding, Isometric Views.
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Organizes Guest Lecture on ‘Industrial Automation 4.0’ was conducted through offline mode on 17th September 2022. The resource person Mr.Saravanakumar Sachidanadham, Assistant Manager, Royal Enfield-Eicher motor, delivered the expert lecture on the following topics: Industrial Revolutions, 4D Printing, 3D Scanning, Cyber physical systems, Cloud computing business integration management and digital communication for smart manufacturing , Block Chain, Supply Chain Management, Augmented Reality, IoT, Drone, Artificial Intelligence
SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Organizes Guest Lecture on ‘Futuristic Development in Autonomous Vehicle’ was conducted through online mode on 30th July 2022. The resource person Mr.M.Poovarasan., Technical Leader-ADAS, ZF WABCO Private Limited
He delivered the guest lecture on the following topics: ADAS : The circle of safety, Key to autonomous vehicle projects, Levels of autonomous-SAE, ADAS technologies, Forward and rear collision warning system (FCW & RSW), Autonomous emergency braking, Adaptive cruise control, ADAS features in automobile industry, Blind spot information system and lane change assist, Cross traffic alert (CTA).
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has successfully conducted Six days Faculty Development Programme on the topic “Key Concepts 0f Manufacturing Technology, Dynamics of Machines and E - Vehicles” during 28th June 2022 to 07th July 2022 for the Faculties as per the schedule approved. Ms. Sony Priyanka D, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department Coordinated this programme under the supervision of Dr. S. Thirugnanam, Professor & HOD with the following resource person(s).
Ø Dr. T. Venugopal, Associate Prof. / Mechanical Engineering / VIT, Chennai.
Ø Dr. S. Kathiresan, Professor / Mechanical Engineering / Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College.
Ø Dr. V. Dhinakaran, Prof & Head / Dean (R&D) / Chennai Institute of Technology.
Ø Dr.S.Thirugnanam, Professor & HOD /Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College.
Ø Mr.P.Ramu, Assistant Professor/ Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College.
Ø Mr.S.Sivalingam, Assistant Professor/ Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College.
Ø Mr.M.Vadivel, Assistant Professor/ Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
The SDP on “Basics in CAD Modelling and Analysis” was successfully conducted on 23.06.2022 as per the schedule approved. The programme started at 9.00 A.M. In this programme, totally 11 non-teaching staff members participated. The objective of programme was explained by Dr.S.Thirugnanam HOD/Mech. Introduction to modelling in CREO was covered by Mr.R.Ashok AP/Mech. The topics regarding analysis in ANSYS software was given by Mr.P.Ramu AP/Mech. In post lunch session the staff members practiced in modelling and analysis of simple CAD drawings.
Special Lecture on “E mobility in India, Challenges, Technologies and market Opportunities for Indian youth”
The special Lecture on “E mobility in India, Challenges, Technologies and market Opportunities for Indian youth” was successfully conducted through online mode on 24/03/2022 as per the schedule approved. The programme started at 6.30 p.m. The resource person Mr.T.Dhinesh who is presently working as Assistant Engineer in M AUTO Electric mobility PVT Ltd, delivered the expert lecture. He covered the latest developments in the E mobility like,
E vehicle – Governmental policies, Types of E vehicles, Challenges in E vehicles, Power train system, Advantage over fuel vehicles, Battery Management system, Current market demands, Multi discipline nature of E vehicles, Job oppurtunities, Buisness oppurtunities
Guest Lecture on “Wind Energy Recent Advances and Future Direction
The Guest Lecture on “Wind Energy Recent Advances and Future Direction“ was successfully conducted through online mode on 22-03-2022. The resource person Er.P.Thendral Selvam M.E., (Ph.D.), CEO of Hi-Tec Industrial Fan and Systems, delivered the guest lecture on the respective topics. He covered the recent following topics during lecture. Basics of Renewable Energy Basic of governing equation for wind blade design Onshore and off shore wind turbine models. Structure of the wind turbine erected in various parts of the world. Material used in the wind turbine for producing blades of the turbines. Research avenues in the field of Wind energy Curved Blade Air Flow and Performance of the turbines. Variable-Speed Wind Turbine Generator.
ETMT ' 22
Greetings from SRM Valliammai Engineering College
Department of Mechanical Engineering of SRMVEC, Conduct an Online National Conference, on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering ' 22 (ETMT ' 22) on 16.03.2022.
We invite unpublished technical papers related to the emerging trends in the field of Mechanical Engineering viz.
Manufacturing
Design
Thermal
CAD / CAM / CAE
but not limited to any subsets of it. Send the papers in IEEE format to ananthg.mech@valliammai.co.in.
Last Date for Paper Submission: 16.03.2022
Selection intimation Date: 13.03.2022.
The selected papers will be published in conference proceedings and may be published in i-manager publication.
Convenor: Dr.K.SIVAKUMAR / HoD / Mechanical
Faculty In-charges:
Mr.G.ANANTH / Asst Prof / Mechanical
Mr.R.SRINIVASAN / Asst Prof / Mechanical
Guest Lecture on ‘Research Challenges in Manufacturing of Composite Materials'
A guest lecture on ‘Research Challenges in Manufacturing of Composite Materials’ was conducted on online mode on 12th March 2022. The resource person Dr.T.Jagadesh, Assistant Professor, National Institute Technology, Tiruchirappalli, delivered a lecture on the following topics: Composite materials, History of composite development, Periodic table of the elements, Classification of Composite, Types of composite materials, Conventional manufacturing of composite, Additive manufacturing, Stereo lithography, Fused deposition Modelling, Selective laser sintering, Machining, Cutting mechanism, Wettability. A total of 57 members registered out of which 35 members participated in the guest lecture
Guest Lecture on “Applications of CFD in fire safety engineering
It was successfully conducted through online mode on 05-03-2022. The resource person as per the plan was Er.M.Sundara Venkatesh, CFD Engineer (R & D) , Bajaj Auto delivered the guest lecture on the respective topics. He covered the recent following topics during lecture.
Ø Basics of Fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Ø Basic Equations for CFD like Haigen-Poiseuille's equation and Navier-stokes equation.
Ø Mathematical modelling in computational fluid dynamics.
Ø Finite element modelling of flow through duct and nozzles.
Ø Essential and non-essential boundary conditions required to solve a problem using CFD.
Ø Computational algorithms in CFD.
Ø How to use the Ansys FLUENT.
Ø Heat transfer problem using CFD
VIRTUAL INDUSTRIAL VISIT
SRM Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur.
Department of Mechanical Engineering & SAE INDIA - VEC Collegiate Club. In association with ISTE (Faculty & Students chapter), Renewable Energy Club & IIC will conduct
VIRTUAL INDUSTRIAL VISIT to "DHIO Research & Engineering Pvt Ltd., - Bangalore" for Mechanical Engineering students through MS Teams
Date: 25.01.2022
Time: 10.30 AM to 12 NOON REGISTRATION LINK :https://forms.gle/5x1SCUbY2yYFvdGq8
Coordinator: S.Pradeep /AP/Mech
Convenor: Dr.K.Sivakumar /HOD/Mech
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON "GEAR UP YOUR HEALTH & CHEER UP YOUR LIFE"
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the faculty for the Personality Development Programme on "GEAR UP YOUR HEALTH & CHEER UP YOUR LIFE" on 19 JANUARY 2023.
Resource person: Dr.KOMALA JAMES Professor & Head ECE,
SRM Valliammai Engineering College Chennai. will be joining us one the meet and
shared some effective knowledge on Personality Development.
Date : 19-01-2022
Venue: ECE Seminar Hall,
SRM VEC Campus
Time : 10.00 am to12.00 pm
EVENTS CONDUCTED DURING 2021
VIRTUAL INDUSTRIAL VISIT
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai
Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the
students for the " VIRTUAL INDUSTRIAL VISIT" for the
TVS TRAINING AND SERVICES LIMTED, Chennai.
Date: 04-12-2021 /ONLINE MODE (MS Teams)
Time : 10.00 am – 11.30 am
Registration link : https://forms.gle/aH8CgLS8t9vrQYGM8
Meeting platform : https://tinyurl.com/th8bu4mx
FDP on “CONCEPTS OF APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS, HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER AND KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY”
Greetings from SRMVEC-MECH…
We Cordially invite you to participate in "Six days online FDP on “Concepts of Applied Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer and Kinematics of Machinery” to be conducted from 25.11.2021 to 01.12.2021 by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai engineering College,chennai. Kindly find the attachment of FDP schedule .
Session timings:
FN: 10.30 AM to 12.00 PM
AN: 01.30 PM to 03.00 PM
Meeting link : https://tinyurl.com/mech21-FDP
ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM PLATFORM)
WEBINAR ON "EXPOSURE TO BUDDING ENGINEERS, AN INSIGHT TO CHOOSING AN ENGINEERING COURSE"
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students as well as faculties for the " Guest Lecture on "EXPOSURE TO BUDDING ENGINEERS, AN INSIGHT TO CHOOSING AN ENGINEERING COURSE"
Resource person Dr.S.THIRUGNANAM, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Valliammai Engineering College Chennai will be joining us one the meet and share some effective knowledge on Why choosing an Engineering Course.
Date : 30-09-2021 /ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM APP)
Time : 11.00 pm to 12.00 pm
Registration link : https://tinyurl.com/3mb8rnbr
Meeting id : https://tinyurl.com/t836mayt
GUEST LECTURE ON AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students as well as faculties for the " Guest Lecture on "AUTOMOTIVE MECHATRONICS"
Resource person Mr.N.Nagamanikkam, B.E., Project Manager, Ashok Leyland Limited, Chennai will be joining us one the meet and share some effective knowledge on Mechatronics in Automobile Engineering
Date : 19-08-2021 /ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM APP)
Time : 06.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Registration link : https://tinyurl.com/e5je55zb
Meeting id : https://tinyurl.com/ehup3zfu
GUEST LECTURE ON "HOW TO CRACK THE COMPETITIVE EXAMS? AND IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILL"
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students for the " Guest Lecture on "HOW TO CRACK THE COMPETITIVE EXAMS? AND IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILL"
Resource person Mr.Raghul Ravichandran, B.E., MHD, Founder and Director will be joining us one the meet and share some effective knowledge on how to crack competitive exams and importance of soft skills.
Date : 11-06-2021 /ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM APP)
Time :10.30 am to 11.30 am
Registration link : https://forms.gle/PAOhA5H8c3Hdtvtq8
Meeting id : https://tinyurl.com/11th-june-Guest-Lecture
GUEST LECTURE ON "ONE STEP CLOSER TOWARDS STUDENT's GOAL"
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students for the " Guest Lecture on "ONE STEP CLOSER TOWARDS STUDENT's GOAL"
Resource person Mr.M.Vinoth Kumar, M.S, Founder, Endurance Engineering Academy will be joining us one the meet and share some effective knowledge on GATE awareness program.
Date : 09th JUNE, 2021
Venue: ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM APP)
Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/Guest-lecture-9th-june-2021
Time:10.30AM to 11.30AM
INTERNATIONAL GUEST LECTURE ON APPLICATION OF CFD IN FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students as well as faculties for the "International Guest Lecture on "Application of CFD in Fire Safety Engineering"
Our Resource person Mr.S.Manoj Pradeep, M.E., Senior Engineer, Ignesis Private Limited, Singapore will be joining us one the meet and share some effective knowledge on safety practices.
Date : 24-04-2021 /ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM APP)
Time : 06.00 pm to 8.00 pm
Registration link : https://forms.gle/bjG1BcvUwgXET5vYA
Meeting id : https://tinyurl.com/6hvvjm38
MEQNZO-2021
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students as well as faculties for the 9th NATIONAL LEVEL TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM MEQNZO 2021.
EVENTS
PAPER PRESENTATION
CAD MODELLING
MEQUIZ
PHOTOGRAPHY
Date : 04-09-2021 /ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM APP)
Time : 09.00 am to 3.00 pm
Registration link : https://forms.gle/Lf5eJrZMUQjdXo1RA
Meeting id : https://tinyurl.com/th8bu4mx
Guest lecture ON Best Safety Practices in Automobile industry
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students as well as faculties for the guest lecture on " Best safety practices in automobile Industry ” on 26 March 2021.
Our Resource person Er. X.Velanganni Manohar, M.E., Senior Health and Safety officer Ford India Private Limited, Chennai. will be joining us one the meet and share some effective knowledge on safety practices.
Date : 26-03-2021 /ONLINE MODE (MS TEAM APP)
Time : 06.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Registration link : https://forms.gle/Lf5eJrZMUQjdXo1RA
Meeting id : https://tinyurl.com/th8bu4mx
Webinar on industrial safety management
The department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Valliammai Engineering College , kattankulathur cordially invites all the Engineering students as well as faculties for a Webinar on " Industrial safety Management ” on 31st October 2020.
Time : 10.00 AM to 11.00 AM
Mr. P.Rajmohan
Secretary for National Safety Council/Tamil Nadu Chapter.
AGM-HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)
Toshiba JSW Power Systems Pvt.Ltd, Chennai.
webinar
Maintainance Challenges in oil and Gas Industry
October 9 , 6.00 PM
Meet Platform : Microsoft Teams
Resource person
Er.Suresh Ramanathan .BE(Distn),M.B.A,MIE,.
Chartered Engineer (India),
Rotating Equipment Engineer (Maintenance)
MAA Refinery, KNPC (Kuwait National Petroleum Company),Kuwait.
E-Certificates will be provided
For Registeration
https://tinyurl.com/yyn5drq9 or Click Here
Guest lecture
Guest Lecture on
Production Systems
-now ongoing and Future
Resource person : Mr.Subramanya Abiram Kathiresan
Date: 19-09-2020
Time: 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Platform : Microsoft TEAMS
ONLINE QUIZ
ONLINE SCIENCE QUIZ COMPETITION
Exclusive for the students of 11th and 12th standard.
E-Certificates will be provided for the participants who score above 40%.
on 17,18 & 19 July,2020
Online Motivational Talk
Skills You Need For Tomorrow's Job
Guest Speaker
Dr.V.Jayakumar
on 20-07-2020
Guest lecture on
Foundary Automation
Has been held successfully and student gained knowledge about the foundry operation and automation in the mechanical industries .We thank Mr.S.Sekar fro accepting our invitation and sharing his knowledge on the topic.
The lecture was held successfully at google meet platform
Webminar on DIGITAL REUNION OF MECHANICAL ALUMNI
Expert talk on
Automotive Industrial Scenario for Mechanical Engineers -Post COVID-19
Has been held successfully and student gained knowledge about the industrial aspects on the core of mechanical engineering after this pandemic Spread of COVID-19
The lecture was held successfully at google meet platform
What's Next
Exclusive webinar on What's next?
For 11th and 12th students for their career guidance and future scope.
Date: 05 June, 2020
Session-1:
9.30 am to 12.30 pm
Session-2:
3.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Has been held successfully and student gained knowledge about the future auto motive and scope along with the career guidance
Faculty development program
Five days Faculty development program held from 11th May to 15th May,2020 on the topic Concept of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics for Mechanical Engineers was held with help of Google meet platform.
DEPARTMENT SYMPOSIUM
MEQNZO 2020
A National Level Technical Symposium (MEQNZO 2020) on was conducted 20.02.2020. The primary objective is to bring the academicians and practitioners in mechanical and other associated fields on a common platform to share their knowledge and expertise so as to contribute towards research and development in the field. Technical events like Paper Presentation, Business Plan, Machinist, RC Racing, Robo War were conducted. About 30 papers on diverse topics encompassing Manufacturing, Design and Thermal Engineering topics and recent Trends in Mechanical Field and other technical topics were received for the conference from reputed institutes across the country. The chief guest, Mr.Balaji Swaminathan , Director of RamBoll PRIVATE LIMITED, Chennai highlighted the importance of organizing such symposium for the benefit of student community as well as Faculty. He pointed out that such symposium would ignite a spark in the minds of budding engineers and they would be triggered to explore more in the areas of their interest and also highlighted the importance of Renewable Energy Sources.
GUEST LECTURES
Advanced IC Engines – Brake system Design and Latest Trends
A Guest lecture on “Advanced IC Engines – Brake system Design and Latest Trends” conducted on 06.03.2020. The chief guest Mr. Prasad Arun Kumar, Lead Engineer, Mahindra & Mahindra, has started his presentation on Advanced IC Engines- Brake System Design and Latest Trends”, the presentation was revolving around the recent trends in the Industries like, IC engine Design, ABS, EBD, Drum and Disc Brake Comparison. The session was very much interactive as the speaker as well as the students regarding the discussion of modern trends.
fINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
A Guest Lecture on “Finite Element Analysis” for the third year students on 25.01.2020. The chief guest Mr.K.V.Dhayaanidhi, CAE Engineer, PHA India P Limited, Sriperumbudur delivered his lecture in the following topics: Introduction to FEA, 1-D element, 2-D element, Pre-Processor, Post processor and Meshing applications in Automobile components. The lecture was highly useful to the students through which they got brief ideas about the recent technologies in structural and design in components.
Mechatronics
A Guest Lecture on ' Mechatronics ' was organised for the IV Year students on 17.09.19. Mr. J.Deepak Manikandan, Director, Research and Development, Institute of Advanced Embedded Computing, Chennai delivered his lecture on the following topics: Introduction to Mechatronics, Automation, Microprocessor and Microcontroller applications in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Programmable Logic Controller, IoT.
Design of Machine Components
A Guest Lecture on the 'Design of Machine Components' was organised for the III Year students on 28.08.19. Mr. Vijay Krishnamoorthy, Sr.Design Engineer, Ford Motors Private Limited, Chennai delivered his lecture on the following topics: Introduction to engineering design, prototyping and finite element analysis.
Basics of Engineering Thermodynamics
A Guest Lecture on the 'Basics of Engineering Thermodynamics' was organised for II Year students on 18.07.19. Mr.S.Mehalingam, AGM, Product Development, Ashok Leyland delivered his lecture on the following topics: modern trends and basics thermodynamics in the industry.
'Motivational Talk', Mr.M.P.Prasad, B.E, MBA ., President Agnito INSIGHTS Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Motivational Talk
As part of the Bridge Course for the second & third year students, a 'Motivational Talk' was arranged on 20.06.2019. Mr.M.P.Prasad, B.E, MBA., President Agnito INSIGHTS Pvt Ltd, Chennai delivered a lecture .
Dr. T.Muthuramalingam, Associate Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Fluid mechanics and Dynamics
A five day Faculty Development Programme on the 'Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics' was conducted fro22.04.2019 to 26.04.2019. Dr. T.Muthuramalingam, Associate Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Dr.T.Venugopal, Associate Professor, VIT Chennai and Dr.S.Suresh Kumar, Associate Professor, SSN Engineering College delivered a lectures on prominent technical topics.
Advanced Internal Combustion Engines
A Guest Lecture on "Advanced Internal Combustion Engines" was organised for IV Year students on 13.02.19. Mr.K.Baskaran, CEO & Founder, KTec Agros Pvt Ltd, Chennai delivered his lecture on the following topics: Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engine, Four Strok, Two Stroke, Petrol and Diesel Engine, Working Fluids, Turbines, Blades, Rotor. Then he explained the recent applications of IC Engines in Automotive, Marine, Industrial Power, Railways, Power, Aircraft, Locomotives, Experimental space vehicles and Large Marine fields.
Guest Lecture on "Advanced Internal Combustion Engines"
Gas Dynamics
A Guest Lecture on "Gas Dynamics" was organised for III Year students on 11.01.19. Dr. Kannan B.T. Research Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering - Aerodynamics, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, SRM Institute of Science and Technology delivered his lecture on the following topics: Basic concepts in Isentropic flows, Flow through ducts, Jet Propulsion and Space Propulsion.
Recent trends in engineering materials
A Guest Lecture on "Recent trends in engineering materials" was organised for Second Year students on 27.12.2018. Mr. S.Parthiban, Sr. Research & Development Engineer, Lara Orthopaedic Solution Private Limited, Chennai delivered his lecture on the following topics: Introduction to engineering bio materials, Evolution of bio engineering materials, Applications of bio engineering materials industrial and medical sectors.
'Design of Machine Elements
A guest lecture on 'Design of Machine Elements' was conducted on 12.09.18 for the Third year student. Mr.S.Uthanda Krishnan., Design Engineer, TCS Chennai gave lecture on design of engine exhaust components, computational fluid dynamics, design of bellows and tubes.
Mechatronics
A Guest Lecture on 'Mechatronics' was delivered by Mr.P. Elango, Assistant Project Manager,Sathyam Venture Engineering Services on 24.09.2018. He briefed about the Hybrid Vehicles, Automotive Electronics and Vehicle Dynamics.
Modern Manufacturing Systems
A Guest Lecture on the 'Modern Manufacturing Systems' was delivered by Mr.K.Balaji Swaminathan, Director, Ramboll Pvt Ltd, Chennai for the Second Year Students on 20.07.2018 and he briefed about the recent developments in Laser Beam Machining, Electron Beam Machining and Ultrasonic Machining.
Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp
A three days “Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp” was conducted from 12.03.2020 to 14.03.2020. The camp was registered by 75 students. The chief guest Mr.M.Boopathy Managing Director, Adhiam Thermal System and Solutions Pvt ltd, Chennai, who inaugurated the program on 12.3.20 forenoon session and gave an introduction about entrepreneurship and covered the following the topics: Entrepreneurship General Concepts, Historical background entrepreneurship & Present scenario. He also extended his presentation with video clips related to the topic. The afternoon session was handled by Ms.Sujaya Rao, Co-Founder and COO, Future Edu, An educational service company, Chennai, who covered topics on Identification of Business opportunities & Mechanism of product selection and Technology Assistance from R&D labs & other institutions on choice of technology. She added up points on the reality of entrepreneurship and the adventure in entrepreneurship. She also briefed the topic with some video clips. Mr.Prabhudhas, CEO,V Equal IR T &C Service Mogappair, Chennai was the chief guest on 13.3.2020 forenoon session. He gave a lecture about Communication for better results in Creativity and Business intelligence. In afternoon session the participants along with four faculty members went for industrial visit to Dev Systems (P) Ltd, 14 Kannan Koil Street, Pattaravakkam Chennai-98 There they were given exposure about advanced hydraulic System design and testing & commissioning. The students were clearly explained about the various processes like fluid pump design and manufacturing. In the third day forenoon session was handled by Dr.E.Bhaskaran, Deputy Director, Entrepreneurship Development & Innovation Institute, who covered topics on How to start a SSI unit (General concepts about the Government formalities rules and regulations). He added up points on the Technical & commercial aspects of SSI units including project report. In the third day afternoon session was handled by Mr.K.Balasubramanian, HOF, TTC, Chennai. He gave a lecture about Solar power and its application in day to day life.
An 'Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp' was organized on 16.08.18, 20.08.18 and 21.08.18 for II,III and IV year students. Dr.E.Bhaskaran Deputy Director, Entrepreneurship Development & Innovation Institute, Mr.Hari Baskaran, R&D labs, Mentor-MSME Consultant, Dr.J.Padmini Prof & HOD/MBA and Mrs.A.Uma Devi, Asst.Prof /MBA were the Resourse Persons. Students went on an industrial visit to RJ Industries, Chennai as part of the Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Materials, design and analysis for engineering applications
Six day faculty development programme on “Materials, design and analysis for engineering applications” conducted from 12.11.2018 to 17.11.2018. The following topics were discussed: Dr.S.Suresh Kumar, Associate Professor, SSN Engineering College delivered his lecture on 13.11.18 in the following topics: Concepts of Engineering Design, Machines, Mechanisms, Static and Kinematic analysis of various mechanisms and its applications. Dr.S.Gopalakannan, Professor, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College delivered his lecture on 14.11.18 in the following topics: Engineering Materials, characteristics and behavior of materials which are used in Engineering application. Dr.V.AntonyAroulraj, Professor, Easwari Engineering College delivered his lecture on 15.11.18 in the following topics: Finite Element Analysis of various forces, heat transfer and vibrations in beams and structures..
An Industrial visit to "Monotech Systems Limited" Chennai on 15.02.2019
Monotech Systems Limited
An Industrial Visit was arranged for our IV year Sec 1&2 students to "Monotech Systems Limited" Chennai on 15.02.2019. Mr. M. Nallathambi Chief Executive explained about various sections: Stereolithography, Digital Light Processing, Fused deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering, Selective Laser Melting, Electronic Beam Melting, Laminated Object Manufacturing, Binder Jetting , Material Jetting.
iNDUSTRIAL VISIT FOR STAFF
An Industrial Visit was arranged for our teaching staff on 19.11.18 to "Madras Engineering Private Limited" , Chennai. Mr.C.Shanmugham, Chief Supervisor explained about various sections: Warehouse, Furnace section, Core section, Moulding unit, Moulding sand section and Fettling section of the plant.
Fluid mechanics and dynamics
A five day Faculty Development Programme on the 'Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics' was conducted from 22.04.2019 to 26.04.2019. Dr. T.Muthuramalingam, Associate Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Dr.T.Venugopal, Associate Professor, VIT Chennai and Dr.S.Suresh Kumar, Associate Professor, SSN Engineering College delivered a lectures on prominent technical topics.
Value added course on "Engineering Simulation and Its Application in FEA"
Engineering Simulation and Its Application in FEA
Value added course on "Engineering Simulation and Its Application in FEA" was conducted from 30-01-2019 to 27-02-2019. Mr.P.Ramu, Assistant Professor., coordinate the course. The objective of this program is to enhance the knowledge for the application of FEA and simulation techniques in automotive industries with brief knowledge of engineering simulation, element selection, mechanical properties for various applications, basic mechanical analysis.
Thermo Structural Analysis
A five day Faculty Development Programme on the 'Thermo Structural Analysis' was conducted from 05-12-2019 to 12-12-2019. Dr.M.Kannan, Professor, KCG College of Technology delivered a lecture on the following topics: Air standard Cycles - Otto, Diesel, Dual, Brayton - Cycle Analysis. Dr.N.Senthilkumar, Professor, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College delivered a lecture on the topics: Deformation of simple and compound bars. Dr.M.S.Alphin delivered a lecture on the following topics: One dimensional Second order Equations - Discretization and ement types. As part of the Faculty Development Programme, an industrial visit was arranged for teaching staff to 'Green Pearl Electronics Private Limited'.
National Seminar
“National Seminar on Emerging Technologies in Mechanical Engineering” [NSETME-19] in association with SAEINDIA VEC Collegiate club and Renewable energy club was conducted on 02.02.19. The number of participants for the seminar was 108. In session1, the expert speaker Mr. Ganesh Adiga, Deputy General Manager, Mahindra and Mahindra explained about the current and future trends in power train design and its challenges specific to automobiles. In session2, Mr. N.Vijayakumar, Head, Fatigue and systems, Mahindra and Mahindra explained about the basics on an industrial approach towards a structural concern. In session3, Mr.Praveenkumar, Senior Manager, Mahindra and Mahindra elucidated about modern manufacturing techniques like additive manufacturing in the development of lightweight materials for automobiles. In session4, Mr.P.L.Muthukaruppan, Managing Director, Zero Watts Sustainable Solutions explained about the current problems in employing green energy and sustainable methods in the domain of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning with reference to public health engineering
WORKSHOP
Tractor Design competition
SAEINDIA Southern Section has conducted a workshop on "Tractor Design competition" from 29.10.2018 to 31.10.2018.Students members of SAEINDIA from various engineering colleges from different parts of India participated in the workshop. The workshop was felicitated by Dr. R. Rajendran, Vice Chair, Engineering Education Board, SAEINDIA, Mr. S. Nakkeeran, Head Executions, Hexdof Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai and Mr. C. Varadharajan, Technical advisor, Hexdof Engineering services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai. They delivered their lecture in the following topics: Clutch, Transmission, Propeller Shaft and Rear Axle, Electronic Control Unit.
Aero Design Challenge-2019
Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with SAE India Southern section has conducted a Workshop on "Aero Design Challenge-2019" 22.12.2018 to 22.12.2018. Students members of SAEINDIA from various engineering colleges from different parts of India participated in the workshop. The function was felicitated by Dr. S. Senthil Kumar, Professor, SRMIST, MC & Vice Chair, SAEISS. He gave a brief Overview of ADC. Dr. Shankar Venugopal, Vice President, Mahindra & Mahindra gave Inaugural address.
Manufacturing Machine Tools for non teaching staffs
A skill development programme on "Manufacturing Machine Tools" was arranged on 10.11.2018 for Non-Teaching staff. The following topics were discussed: Abrasive processes using grinding wheel, Cylindrical grinding, Surface grinding, Centre less grinding, Milling operations, Gear cutting, Gear shaping.
Basic operation in Mechanical Engineering
A one day skill development programme on the 'Basic operation in Mechanical Engineering' was organised on 13.11.2019 for non-teaching staff members of various departments. The following topics were discussed: Lathe working principle, Welding, Drilling, Milling, Grinding, Shaping operations.
