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Vidya Academy of Science & Technology

A unit of Vidya International Charitable Trust

Mechanical Engineering

Phone / Email

  04885287751

  04885287752

 mehod@vidyaacademy.ac.in

About Us

Since the inception of Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Thrissur in the year 2003, the Mechanical Engineering Department started functioning. This oldest and the largest department aims at imparting high-quality education in Mechanical Engineering through practical and theoretical training.  The department is well set to create and maintain an environment which will facilitate the effective teaching-learning process for the faculty and students, thus moulding smart and dynamic mechanical engineering graduates who will shoulder real-life engineering problems by applying practical and theoretical knowledge along with various management tools and professional ethics. Started with an intake strength of 60 students, and now it is 90 with two batches. The department has  18 faculty members, and 6 supporting staff in the workshops and labs. Six faculty members are with Doctoral degree from reputed institutes and Two are pursuing it. One lab staff member is with B. Tech degree. In addition to the Central Workshop, the department has Eight laboratories which are full-fledged and equipped for conducting advanced experiments also. Every year, the department comes up with innovative and useful projects done by the students, a few of which have won awards from various professional bodies. The two prestigious projects from ISRO and SERB successfully completed. As part of the annual technical festival ‘Techfest’, the students exhibit the latest technological developments in various fields and improve their industry readiness as soon as they complete their graduation. Good number of faculty members are resource persons in various sectors, councillors and consultants. The students undergo regular industrial visits and internships. Apart from the regular course content, Add On courses in British English language, Additive Manufacturing, software like Autodesk Autocad, Inventor, Fusion 360, Ansys etc are also extended to the students. Online courses through ASAP in AI/ML, Soft skills, coding etc are also provided to the students. The release of department magazine annually - MEK’D-, is unique.  Commendable performances of students in the university examinations, achievements in research and higher education, entrepreneurship, employment in various government and non-government sector, deserves special mention.

 

Vision and Mission

Vision
Progress through education by creating smart mechanical engineers who can shoulder both theoretical and practical situations in the complex mechanical engineering world.

Mission

1. To impart high quality education in Mechanical Engineering through practical and theoretical training. 
2. To create and maintain an environment which will facilitate effective teaching-learning process for the faculty and students.
3. To mould smart and dynamic mechanical engineering graduates who will shoulder real life engineering problems by applying practical and theoretical knowledge along with various management tools and professional ethics.
 

PEOs, POs & PSOs

PEOs, POs and PSOs

 

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1: Our graduates will have the ability to apply knowledge across disciplines and emerging areas of Mechanical Engineering for the promotion of higher studies, research, employment and product development.
PEO-2: Our graduates will have a strong sense of responsibility towards protecting the environment and are committed towards peaceful co-existence.
PEO-3: Our graduates will understand the need for life-long learning and nurturing a successful professional career that includes communication skills, managerial abilities, leadership qualities and decision making policies for academic excellence.   

Program Outcomes (POs)

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and mechanical engineering to the solution of complex engineering problems. 
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. 
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. 
5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. 
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. 
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. 
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. 
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. 
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. 
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. 
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. 
 

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO-1: Mechanical Engineering Design.  The students of Mechanical engineering, after successfully completing the theory and practical design courses in thermal engineering, material science, manufacturing and service systems will be able to identify contemporary issues as a part of their term and external projects and solve them via design and implementation of solutions.
PSO-2: Mechanical Engineering Analysis. The students of Mechanical Engineering after completing analytical, computational and supplementing courses in the curriculum successfully aided by add-on or on-line materials will be able to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice and interpret the results by analyzing.   
PSO-3: Managerial Expertise. The students of Mechanical Engineering will be able to work in professional teams with the concepts and intellectual skills, courage and integrity, awareness and sensitivity to fulfill the needs and aspirations of the society within certain realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 
 

 

HOD

Dr. Rakesh Hari

Ph.D

Prof. & HoD

rakesh.h@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 279

Previous Experience :- 9 years of teaching experience, 5 years of research experience and 1 year of Industrial experience.

Areas of Interest :- Heat Transfer, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics

PEOPLE

Dr. Saji C.B

Principal

Ph.D

cbsaji@vidyaacademy.ac.in

914885287751 Ext : 9148852877

Dr. Rakesh Hari

HOD

Ph.D

Prof. & HoD

rakesh.h@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 279

Dr. Sooraj K Prabha

Professor

Ph.D

sooraj.kp@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 261

Mr. Anil Kumar K.R

Associate Professor

M.Tech

anilkumar.k.r@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 268

Mr. Biju P V

Associate Professor

M.Tech, Ph.D*

biju@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 278

Dr. Bhavin K Bharath

Associate Professor

Ph.D

bhavin@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 278

Mr. R.Shankar

Assistant Professor

M.Tech

shankar.r@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 278

Mr. Sarath Babu Ramachandran

Assistant Professor

M.Tech, Ph.D *

sarath.b.r@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 278

Mr. Alex Chacko C

Assistant Professor

M.Tech

alex.chacko@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 278

Mr. Anil Paul

Assistant Professor

M.Tech

anil.p@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 281

Mr. Deepu Mohan

Assistant Professor

M.Tech

deepu.m@vidyaacademy.ac.in

04885287751 Ext : 281

Mr. Sangeeth K.K.

Assistant Professor

M.Tech

sangeethkk@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 285

Mr. Renjith Raj

Asst. Professor-(Contract)

M.E

renjith5248@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Akhil Venugopal M

Asst. Professor-(Contract)

M.Tech

akhil5315@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Naveen T P

Asst. Professor-(Contract)

M.Tech

naveen5328@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Arun K Simon

Asst. Professor-(Contract)

M.Tech

arun5335@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Dr. Anil B

Professor ( Contract )

anil.b@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. P A Thankappan

Professor ( Contract )

Mr. Ravindra Menon P

Professor ( Contract )

MTech

ravindramenon5324@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Manoj Kumar

Professor ( Contract )

Mr. Jinto A J

Professor ( Contract )

B.Tech, MBA

jinto5325@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Sudhan.K.R

Instructor Grade II

I T I

sudhan@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 284

Mr. Vinod T V

Grade - II Instructor

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

vinod.t.v@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Nikil N V

Trade Instructor

I T I

nikil.n.v@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Shyju Antony

Trade Instructor

Diploma

shyju.a@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Mr. Sugunan M G

Trade Instructor

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

ITI Fitter (NCVT-1987-89) BARC Level 2 (RT) ASNT Level 2(MT, PT)

sugunan.m.g@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Ext : 175

Mr. Felton Lince

Trade Instructor(Contract)

Diploma

felton5334@vidyaacademy.ac.in

Syllabus

Syllabus for B.Tech
University Intro Year Full
Calicut 2009 S1S2 S3 & S8
Calicut 2014 S1S2 S3 & S8
KTU 2015 S1 & S2 NA
KTU 2016 S1 & S2

S3 & S4

S5 & S6

S7 & S8

KTU 2019 S1 &S2
S3 & S4
S5 & S6
S7 & S8

 

 

Infrastructure

Department Library

Department Library

 

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Department Library houses 600 volumes in more than 100 titles in a spacious room. The titles cover the entire areas of mechanical engineering including emerging technologies. The books contributed by students, faculty and publishers, and are issued to the students and faculties on demand.

 


Seminar Hall

Seminar Hall

The department seminar hall can accommodate a maximum of 200 students. This seminar hall is being utilized for student seminars, project presentation, department association activities/seminars, farewell functions, conferences, invited talks etc.


Tutorial Room 

Department has enough tutorial rooms to conduct tutorial classes & elective classes.


Department Counseling Room

Department Counseling Room

Department holds a unique counseling centre. Every faculty receives counseling training at the time of joining. Three faculties deputed for each class. The counseling session for students is carried out in the counseling room.
 


Thermal Lab

The objective of this lab is to provide exhaustive knowledge in various concepts and applications of Thermal Engineering. The lab is well-equipped and enables students to understand the experimental methods on Thermal Energies in various Heat and Mass Transfer systems and Engines, to demonstrate and analyze their operational procedures. The Heat Engines lab provides a lot of opportunities for the students to study different types of IC engines and to do investigative experiments and innovative projects. The performance test, heat balance test, the retardation test and emission test can be carried in a variety of IC engines like petrol/diesel/biodiesel fueled with single/double / multi-cylinder engines with modern mechanical loading devices. Heat and Mass Transfer Lab provides knowledge and opportunity to conduct various experiments regarding the heat transfer through solids, fluids and analysis of convection, conduction and radiation in one and two dimensional steady and unsteady systems. Heat and mass transfer lab includes Dynamics Lab, where the experimental analysis of Dynamics of Vibrations can be performed through various types of equipment like free and forced vibration apparatus, whirling of shaft apparatus and Gyroscope. The lab also contains a number of models of various types of engines, cut section models, charts and specifications of various thermal engineering applications and various student projects.  


Production Lab

In this lab, the students are given an exposure to various basic production processes taking place in the industry such as metal cutting and turning. They are given hands-on training in the most commonly used machines and equipment in the production field. The students are also made acquainted with the latest production techniques and production machinery used in industries of late.


Fluid Mechanics Lab

Experiments like calibration of various flow measuring devices, measurements of characteristics of flow through pipes, orifices and various notches fixed in channels, Raynolds experiments etc, are conducted in this section. Students are exposed to technical aspects of Hydraulic turbines such as Kaplan turbine, Francis turbine and Pelton Wheel and pumps such as Centrifugal pump, Reciprocating pump, Gear pump, Hydraulic ram etc besides doing experiments to analyse the performance characteristics in this section.


Heat Transfer Lab

Mechanical engineers often deal with heat, which is an excellent working substance. Hence heat transfer lab is included in the curriculum. This lab makes the students understand the basics of heat transfer. It gives hands-on training to students for handling various heat flow controlling and measuring devices.


Metrology and Instrumentation Lab

This lab enables the students to get trained in Calibration and Use of different measuring instruments. By the completion of this lab, the student will have a comprehensive knowledge of uncertainties involved in any measurement.


CAD/CAM and Robotics Lab

In this era of computerization, CAD-CAM lab offers a platform with all the necessary infrastructure where students get an exposure to various software and programming tools applied in mechanical engineering. It also makes them proficient in areas such as computer-aided drawing, simulation, modelling and computerized machine operation, robotics, numerical controlled machines and additive manufacturing using 3D printing.

Software available

1) Autodesk AutoCAD 2019 2) Autodesk Inventor Professional 2019 3) Autodesk FUSION 360
4) ANSYS 16.0 5) CNC Train  6) Sci Lab 7) LATEX 8) SketchUp 9) Autodesk  Revit 2018


Research Lab

The mechanical department encourages its faculty members to continuously improve their academic qualification and teaching skills. The department has a research lab with work stations of configurations capable of performing high-speed computations. 25 user license of ANSYS  has been recently added as analysis software for the faculty and students who pursue their research. Equipment like solar water heaters, catalytic converters, data loggers, Digital gas analyzers, etc have been installed.


BOSCH LAB 


VAST and Bosch Ltd signed the  Memorandum of Understanding to set up a lab in the Mechanical Engineering Department with the objective of preparing students for industry-oriented learning through Bosch automotive training programs with the assessment.  This lab was inaugurated on 21st October 2016. Bosch Ltd. has Automotive Service Solutions (AS) as a part of Automotive Aftermarket business division in India to provide complete service solution for automotive workshops by offering latest workshop/Diagnostic equipment’s and giving excellent service and training support. Apart from contributing to develop the student’s skills and knowledge in advanced automotive systems and services by various training and joint certification programs through Bosch training centres and Joint certification training setup at Institutions across India, this MoU provides students to  Know more on advanced automotive systems, attend Guest Lectures, Seminars from Bosch professional trainers/experts,  Motivate students to work on real-time projects with industry and thus help students to meet the auto industry expectations. 

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Activities

An Interactive session by Dr. Narayanan Komerath, Professor, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, United States was held at 10.00 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He enlightened the gathering of Directors, Principal, Heads of Departments, faculty, and other staff members about need for developing and implementing various technologies to meet the energy requirements of our nation. The energy needs can only be met by developing a host of technologies across bio-gas, natural fuel, solar photo-voltaic cells, etc. Over 300 million people in our country still lack access to basic power; so a big challenge also lies in educating our people in the villages and helping them achieve their basic necessities.

An Interactive session by Dr. Narayanan Komerath,

Mr. Divakaran PK, Manager Operation at CEFIRE Global also spoke during the occasion about the various offerings from his organization and on how these could be leveraged to help skill development among the students.

 

Later, Dr. Narayana Komerath fielded questions from the gathering and answered them which ranged from engineering education to product engineering, and patents.

  • INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY INSTITUTE INTERACTION

INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY INSTITUTE INTERACTION

  • Date and Venue

The seminar was an International-Industry Interaction Programme, took place on 16th January 2017 at the Auditorium of Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Thrissur. The resource persons arrived at the venue at 10:45 AM and the seminar started at 11:00 AM, after a function for welcoming the guests and dignitaries, in and off the dais and the participants.

  • Resource persons

Two eminent engineers from USA were the speakers for the seminar. First speaker was Mr. Patrick N Davis, who is currently the Vice President of Carter Cryogenic Services (CCS), USA. He has over 35 year experience in the cryogenic pumping and holds many patents in cryogenic pumping improvement technologies. Second speaker was Mr. Nidhin Kadavil, who is currently the President of TriSeas International, USA.

  • Participants

The seminar was attended by respected Principal, Dr. Sudha Balagopalan, Executive Director Er. G. Mohanachandran, Author Trustee and EC member, VICT, Er. K. G. Sukumaran, Heads and faculty members of various departments and final year B-Tech students of all branches. Approximately there were 300 participants in the Auditorium.

  • The Programme

The programme started with a prayer. Afterwards Ms. Swathika K. S. (S8 ME B), welcomed all the dignitaries on and off the dies and handed the function over to Principal, Dr. Sudha Balagopalan for presidential address. It was followed with the message of the day by Executive Director Er. G. Mohanachandran. Afterwards the resourse persons were introduced and the technical talk was declared open by VICT, Author Trustee and EC member Er. K. G. Sukumaran.

The seminar was opened by Mr. Nidhin Kadavil and he introduced the topic “Cryogenic Training Solutions & Basics of Cryogenic Liquid Pumping”. Mr. Patrick N Davis gave an overview about the company, Complete Cryogenic Services, Inc. and mentioned their responsibilities and operations in the global scenario of Cryogenic requirements. Then the two resource persons together delivered a seminar on the basics of Cryogenic Liquid Pumping. They discussed in detail about the basics of pumping, Cryogenic liquid gases, Commercial Cryogenic Pumping, various applications etc. citing many real-life examples. They also discussed in length about the Engineering Challenges associated with Cryogenic Pumping, with the help of different designs of Cryogenic Pumps. Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electric, Material Science & Instrumentation design considerations were also briefly explained.

The session then continued with relevance of Cryogenic Liquid Pumping in a fastest growing industry like LNG Industry and what are the career profiles and outlook of an Engineer, associated with Cryogenics, in those industries. Names of Cryogenic Pump Makers, LNG Engineering Consultants, LNG Owners, LNG Carriers, Petrochemical Owners etc. were cited on this context.

During the closing remark, Mr. Nidhin Kadavil explained about the importance of an Advanced Training in Cryogenic Pump & LNG Plant Design and the availability of such a course.

Afterwards the seminar, the guests were honored by giving mementos and a thanking note by Executive Director Er. G. Mohanachandran and Er. K. G. Sukumaran.

In the end, Mr. Sreekanth Unni (S8 ME B) delivered the vote of thanks to all the invited guests and participants for gracing the occasion by their solemn presence.

It was then followed by an Industry-Institute interactive session, among the resource persons,Faculty and students of various departments.

Official programme came to an end by 12.30 PM.

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Achievements

  • Patent has been granted to Mr Jinto A J
    Patent has been granted to Mr Jinto A J
    Hearty congratulations to Mr Jinto A J (Adjunct Faculty - ME Dept and Vidya alumnus) on receiving patent
  • Faculty member selected as member of Board of Studies
    Faculty member selected as member of Board of Studies
    ME faculty member selected as member of Board of Studies in KTU
  • ME Faculty appointed as Handling Editor
    ME Faculty appointed as Handling Editor
    ME Faculty Member appointed as Handling Editor for SAE International
  • ME Students' project  'PLASTIFILAMENTIZER'
    ME Students' project 'PLASTIFILAMENTIZER'
    PLASTIFILAMENTIZER', a device that facilitates save the earth by recycling plastic water bottles into 3D printer filament, has become a...
  • Track Mower Robot
    Track Mower Robot
    Grass cutting can be just a finger touch away ! ME students' "Track Mower Robot" captures media headlines
  • Presents paper in International Conference
    Presents paper in International Conference
    Dr Bhavin K Bharath (Asst Prof, ME Dept) presented a paper titled "A Novel Hybrid Nanolubricant for Spark Ignition Engine Application :...
  • Second prize in Intercollegiate Library Debate Contest
    Second prize in Intercollegiate Library Debate Contest
    Vidya students have not only excelled in academics but are also equally competent at the extra-curricular activities . Vimala College...
  • Hearty appreciations to Dr  Bhavin K Bharath
    Hearty appreciations to Dr Bhavin K Bharath
    Hearty appreciations to Dr Bhavin K Bharath for his successful PhD thesis defense
  • Congratulations to Dr  Vibin Antony
    Congratulations to Dr Vibin Antony
    Mr. Vibin Antony P (Asst Prof, ME Dept) successfully defended his PhD thesis
  • Students build Bitsy Wagon to plug potholes on the road
    Students build Bitsy Wagon to plug potholes on the road
    Pothole repairs continue to be a major maintenance problem for many highway agencies.
  • ME students develop Smart Windows
    ME students develop Smart Windows
    ME students develop Smart Windows to convert window light into electricity, The architects of the smart window are S8 ME students
  • ME faculty's research paper published in EPJP
    ME faculty's research paper published in EPJP
    A piece of research work of Mr Vibin Antony P (AP, ME Dept) has been recognized by the research community. A paper titled "Heat transfer...
  • ME faculty member authors a chapter on carbon emissions
    ME faculty member authors a chapter on carbon emissions
    Dr Sooraj K Prabha (Asso Prof, ME Dept) has authored the second chapter titled "Carbon Emissions - Recent Trends and Shift in Policies in...
  • MED faculty members publish paper in Elsevier's journal
    MED faculty members publish paper in Elsevier's journal
    The paper titled "Remedial measures for the spring-in effect in L angled FRP composites" authored by Dr Sooraj K Prabha (Asso Prof, ME...
  • Best paper award for ME student's paper
    Best paper award for ME student's paper
    The paper titled "Constant Torque Compliant Mechanism for Rehabilitation Devices" and authored by Adarsh P A, Aswin S, Aswin V S and Edwin...
  • S7 & S3 students of ME secured perfect 10 SGPA
    S7 & S3 students of ME secured perfect 10 SGPA
    In the University examinations semester results published during the academic period 2021-22, Vimal Sathyanarayanan of S7 B Tech ME B and...
  • SERB grants project worth 30 lakhs to Vidya
    SERB grants project worth 30 lakhs to Vidya
    Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, has sanctioned a research project titled...
  • Vidya gets ISRO project worth 13.14 lakhs
    Vidya gets ISRO project worth 13.14 lakhs
    The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has sanctioned an amount of Rs.13.14 lakhs for carrying out a project titled "Prediction of...
  • BOSCH-VIDYA Joint Certification Program
    BOSCH-VIDYA Joint Certification Program
    The BOSCH-Vidya Joint Certification Program was inaugurated and the lab was established at Vidya Academy of Science & Technology on October...

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