Mechanical Engineering

Departmental Activities

Activities of the Academic Year 2022-23

EXPERT TALK CONDUCTED

Expert Talk on “The confluence transcending boundaries in Engineering’ was conducted on Sept 26. Session aimed at introducing students to the world of interdisciplinary research.

Expert Talk ‘All about AC “ Resource person Mr Noushad M Mussain (Regional Director South ISHRAE HQ on November 24. The speaker also gave an orientation class to ISHRAE members.

Bus Handing over ceremony. And interactive session on importance of teardown analysis of vehicle Chief Guest – Mr Sarath K J,Lead Mechanical Engineer, Alstom group(Train Design)  Speaker – Rachin U R- Senior Manager, Vehicle Architecture, R&D Tata Motors, Rachin U R-Senior Manager, Vehicle Architecture, R&D tata Motors.

FDP on ’Fusion 360 Academic Adoption” was organised in association with y BIMLABS Global from 27-7-2023 to 31-7-2023

ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

Inaugurated department association MAGMA on November 13. Dr Ajith prabhu (Chief Scientist & Nodal officer TDMPD, KSCSTE) inaugurated the event.

Activities of the Academic Year 2021-22

FDP/ ATTENDED

Mr Ullas Innocent Raj attended an FDP on “Universal Human Values” conducted by AICTE which is mandatory for conducting student induction program – September 2021

• Ms Sonia S Raj participated in the five days Faculty Development Program on “3D Printing &Additive Manufacturing” conducted in association with Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE) - Kerala Section organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Musaliar College of Engineering & Technology, Pathanamthitta from 18 to 22 April 2022.
• Manu Mohan, “Functional Materials for Energy Environment and Healthcare”, NIT Calicut (ATAL Academy), 21.06.2021 – 25.06.2021.
• Sandeep E., “Theory and Analysis of Compressible Turbulence”,Dept. of Aerospace Engg, IIT Madras, 22.03.2021 to 27.03.2021
• Sonia S. Raj, “Recent Developments of Bipolymer and Sustainable Composites for Engineering Applications”, Sree Buddha College of Engineering, 15.03.2021 – 19.03.2021
• Sonia S. Raj, “Planning & Preparing Research Proposals for Research seed money”, Research and Industry Institute Interaction, Civil Engineering Department, Marian Engineering College, 05.01.2021

FDP CONDUCTED

• Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marian Engineering College, Kazhakuttam, successfully conducted a 1 week online FDP on "Next Generation Adaptive manufacturing system" sponsored by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, from 12-07-2021 to 16-07-2021, coordinated by Prof.Rahul R.S (Assistant Professor, Dept. of ME) as the Central Coordinator and Prof.Pramod Raj T.P (Assistant Professor, Dept. of ME) as the Course Coordinator. The sessions were handled by 11 eminent resource persons from various institutions like C & T Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd, NIT Trichy, CET, MITS- Kochi, Saintgits College, TKM-IT, Mohandas College, Trivandrum & VIT University, and Vellore Campus. Also, there were 62 external participants from various KTU affiliated institutions and 10 internal participants.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE CONDUCTED

• The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Marian Engineering College successfully accomplished the task of conducting National Conference entitled “National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering- NCETME-2021” successfully on 18.06.2021 with the Theme- “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development in Mechanical Engineering” .It was the first of its kind conference conducted online by the Department considering the Pandemic situation. The Conference commenced with a warm welcome address by Prof. Arun J (HoD, ME) followed by a Presidential address by Dr. Ruby Abraham (Principal, MEC). Following to which the function was inaugurated by Dr. Sreejith Mohan (Assistant Professor, NIT Trichy). The inaugural session was closed by Vote of Thanks by Dr. Vishnu B R (Assistant Professor, MED).

Activities of the Academic Year 2020-21

1. Webinar on Opportunities in Oil Gas and Petrochemical industries for Mechanical Engineers. 

The webinar portrays the details of work performed in Oil, gas and Petrochemical Industry. The participants are enriched with various roles of mechanical engineer and also about the supporting courses to be performed. 

• Resource person: Er. Thomas Ravi Mathew, Project Manager, Sadara Petrochemical Company, Saudi Arabia.
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof Sonia S Raj and Prof Amjith L R
• Date & Time: 20th May 2021 at 5.00pm

2. Webinar on Miyawaki Forest – Simple Solution to Combat Climate Change About the Webinar:

The webinar was organized under association of department (MAGMA) to bridge the gap between Engineering and Environment and also in- line with Environment policy 2020 of AICTE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, conducted a Webinar on Miyawaki Forest-Simple Solution to Combat Climate Change. The webinar was attended by around 100 participants which includes faculty and students. The webinar gave new light to plant Miyawaki type forest in urban areas and also around house premises where there is little space of one or half cent.

• About the resource person: Mr. M R Hari, Managing partner of INVIS multimedia. For past 5 years, he have taken initiative in planting Miyawaki forest at many places in Kerala including our college. Without no exaggeration, he can be called as Father of Miyawaki Forest in Kerala.
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Ullas Innocent Raj, Prof. Deepak Peter
• Student Coordinators: Sabin Satheesh (S8ME), Haleel Sham (S8ME)
• Date and Time: 28/5/2021,5:00 -6:30 pm

3. Online Workshop on IT skills & Soft skills training 

The workshop was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for S4, S6 and S8 ME students. The workshop gave an awareness about the soft skills and courses which would help an engineering graduate to get a job in the current scenario.

• About the Resource person: Mr. Alan S Dinsha, Consultant, Avodha Edu-tech Pvt. Ltd., Infopark Campus, Kochi.
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof Manu Mohan and Prof Sandeep E
• Date & Time: 4 th June 2021 at 3.00pm

4. Title: Webinar on Career Opportunities in Oil and Gas Sector.

          The webinar was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for S4, S6 and S8 ME students. The workshop gave an awareness about the Current and Future Oil and Gas Projects and International Certifications in Oil and Gas sector, which would help an engineering graduate to get a job in the current scenario.

• About the Resource person: Mr. Anas Abdul Basheer, Managing Director of United NDT, Cochin.
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof Ullas Innocent Raj and Prof Rajaneesh R Chandran
• Date & Time: 11th June 2021 at 5.00 pm

5. Webinar on An insight into the constitution of India

The workshop was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for all members in our college. The workshop gave awareness about the Indian constitution and legitimate possible ways regarding with the job scenario for professional engineers.

• About the Resource person: Prof. Roy K Varghese, Lourde’s Matha College of Science and Technology, Trivandrum
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Manu Mohan and Prof. Elvin Roy
• Date & Time: 17th June 2021 at 5.00pm

6. Back to campus About the workshop :

The career oriented program was organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering in association with MAGMA for all members in our college. The program gave awareness about the clear picture of the role of mechanical engineer in IT sector.

• About the Resource person: Mr. Deepak Asokan, Alimini 2006 – 2010 ME, 8+ years of experience as Mechanical integrity engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the gas turbine and power generation industry on turbine development
• Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Manu Mohan and Prof. Elvin Roy
• Date & Time: 25th June 2021 at 5.00pm

Department organised “National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering- NCETME-2021” successfully on 18.06.2021 with the Theme- “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development in Mechanical Engineering” 

DEPARTMENT MILESTONES

• GREEN PROTOCOL.

Green Protocol was implemented in the department from 23.3.2021.

Prof. Ullas Innocent Raj is the Faculty-in-charge

MODROB : Department of Mechanical Engineering of Marian Engineering College is sanctioned with an amount of Rs.1339216/- as sanctioned Grant-in-Aid under the Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROB) scheme, to modernize Basic Mechanical Engineering Workshop.

Team Cavallo is planning to participate in IKR 2021 to be held on July 2021, at Buddh International Circuit, Noida

PROJECTS

• CEDS – Proposal from Dr. C. R. Berlin Selva Rex was approved
• ANERT – Two research proposals were submitted by Prof. Vishnu B. R., Prof. Maneesh T, and Prof. Ullas Innocent Raj
• KSCSTE – Three projects were submitted for approval

Conference conducted by the department

Dr. Godwin Glivin organized a CSIR Funded National Conference on Advances in Energy Efficient Technologies (NCAEET-2019) on 3rd May 2019.

The National Conference on Advances in Energy Efficient Technologies (NCAEET’19) was organized by the department of Mechanical Engineering on 3rd May 2019. More than 70 papers were received from various parts of India and abroad. About 50 papers was selected after review for oral presentation. Two venues was arranged for the oral presentation. Sessions were chaired by eminent personalities from reputed institutions. Selected papers were published in NCAEET’19 proceedings.

FDP conducted by the department

Dr. Berlin Selva Rex C.R. & Dr. Godwin Glivin organized a KTU sponsored FDP on Emerging Trends in I.C. Engine Combustion and Emissions from 24th to 28th June 2019.

The FDP on Advances Emerging Trends in I.C. Engine Combustion and Emissions was organized by the department of Mechanical Engineering during the period from 24th to 28th June 2019. The Inaugural function was held by Dr. S. Jayaraj, Professor in Mechanical Engineering, NIT Calicut. The FDP was conducted to impart research skills to the beginners and improve the quality of research for the existing researchers in the area of IC engines and to give a brief knowledge about combustion concepts and its characteristics. This programme brought a positive transformation in the faculty member’s attitude towards research work and enables the participants to develop competence in understanding recent advances in IC engine combustion and emissions.

Workshop conducted by the department

“Recent Trends in Sustainable Biogas Energy and its Applications” for faculty of Department of Mechanical Engineering on 12/1/2021,7:00pm. The resource person, Mr. Dipin Nath R S, Managing partner, Encocure Technologies

Conducted awareness class about plastic pollution and hands on, training program on paper bag making to S3M2 students on 20.02.2021 (9:00am – 12:00pm)

Mechatronics Club conducted an online debate competition on 26^th December, 2020

Mechatronics Club conducted an online brain storming session on 09.01.2021

Prof. Abhiroop V.M. & Prof. Vinod M.S. Organized National Workshop on “Sustainable Energy Development” jointly organized by Marina Engineering College and KCSTE on July 2018.

A national workshop on sustainable energy development was Jointly organized by KSCSTE & department of mechanical engineering from 2nd - 6th July 2018. Dr. R Harikumar, Director ANERT inaugurated the workshop by lighting the lamp. Thirty participants attended the workshop, seventeen were from other institutions. Sessions were handled by eminent resource persons from ANERT, Kudamkulam Nuclear Power Plant, CSIR, Energy Management centre, Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies etc. A valedictory function was arranged on 6th July 2018. Chief Guest of the function was Smt. Binuja Thomas, Senior Scientist, KSCSTE.