MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ABOUT DEPARTMENT

Mechanical engineering department stands as a strong pillar, right from the inception of MGM College of Engineering and technology and extends its strong support to the society by creating hundreds of excellent, self-motivated and innovative mechanical engineers and continues its mighty journey into the future. Our Department with its highly qualified faculty and staff, foster multifaceted talents of students by conducting various programs.

LABS

1. Computer Aided Design and Analysis Lab

This lab aims to train the students in solid modelling, surface modelling, assembly modelling, mechanism design and drafting. The latest version of modelling software 3D experience is used in the lab. CAD Lab is also equipped with structural and CFD analysis softwares like ANSYS which helps students to conduct numerical analysis on complex structures and fluid flow problems.

MEL 201-Computer aided Machine drawings (S3)

MEL 332- Computer Aided Design And Analysis (S6)

Major Equipment’s / Facilities:

CAD/CAM Software
Programming Facility
Analysis Software
Networking Facility

2. Fluid Mechanics & Machines Lab

This lab is mainly focussed to develop a platform where the students can enhance their engineering knowledge in the fluid mechanics domain by applying their theoretical knowledge acquired. Both theoretical and experimental aspects are investigated with a particular emphasis on the industrial applications such as the design, the installation and the operation of hydraulic machines. Measurements of critical Performance parameters like efficiency, flow rate etc. of various hydraulic machines such as turbines, pumps are also measured in this lab.

Lab in charge- Joy E K

MEL 202- FM&HM LAB (S4)

Major Equipment’s/Facilities:

Major Equipment’s / Facilities:

· Bernoulli’s Theorem Apparatus

· Venturi meter

· Orifice meter

· Orifice and Mouth Piece Apparatus

· Notch Apparatus(Rectangular and Triangular)

· Minor Loss Apparatus

· Pelton Turbine

· Francis Turbine

· Kaplan Turbine

· Reciprocating Pump

· Centrifugal Pump

· Self-Priming Pump

· Gear Pump

· Hydraulic Ram

3. Thermal Engineering Lab

The lab includes the study of systems & components of IC Engines and study of dynamometers used in engine testing. The lab also provides the experience on; testing the performance of IC engines and testing of fuels & lubricants, which includes the determination of their flash and fire points, viscosity and calorific values.

Lab in charge – K M Abubakar

MEL 333– Thermal Engineering Lab 1(S5)

Major Equipments/Facilities:

· Steam Power plant

· Four stroke, four cylinder Petrol Engine Test Rig with Hydraulic dynamometer apparatus

· Four stroke, Single cylinder Diesel Engine Test Rig with Rope brake dynamometer apparatus

· Four stroke, Single cylinder Diesel Engine Test Rig with electrical dynamometer apparatus

· Twin cylinder, four stroke Diesel Engine with Hydraulic dynamometer apparatus

4. Mechanical Engineering lab/ Mechanical Systems Lab
In mechanical engineering lab mainly experiments done based on the heat transfer and dynamics of machinery. The lab includes the study of systems related to various modes of heat transfer, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The lab also aims to educate students on various governors, gyroscope, and vibration apparatus.

Lab in charge-Biju E C

MEL334 –Thermal Engineering lab 2(S6)

Major Equipment’s/Facilities:

· Motorized Gyroscope

· Universal Governor Apparatus

· Whirling of Shaft Apparatus

· Universal Vibration Apparatus

· Emissivity Measurement Apparatus

· Thermal Conductivity of Metal Bar

· Heat Transfer through Composite walls, Forced convection, Lagged pipe apparatus

· Air conditioning Unit

· Refrigeration Test Rig

· Air Compressor

· Air Blower Test Rig

5. Mechanical Engineering Workshop

Workshop facilities will enable the students of various streams of engineering to gain basic knowledge in fitting, smithy, foundry and carpentry, welding.

Lab in charge

Workshop Superintendent: Mr. K G Mathai

Fitting – Krishnan P N

Welding- Biju E C

Sheet metal- K M Abubaker

Foundary- Krishnan P N

Carpentary- Ravinathan V K

Smithy- K M Abubakar

ESL 120- Civil and Mechanical workshop (S1)

Major Equipments / Facilities:

· Smithy

· Foundry

· Carpentry

· Welding

· Fitting

6. Manufacturing Technology Lab 1

This lab gives students relevant exposure in the use of advanced machine tools like shaping machine, slotting machine and milling machines and lathe, drilling machines etc.

Lab in charge-Ravinathan V K

Major Equipments/Facilities

· CNC Trainer Lathe

· Self-centring lathe with 3 jaw chuck (16 nos.)

· Self-centring lathe with 4 jaw chuck (2 nos.)

· Grinding Machine

· Drilling Machine

Major Equipments / Facilities:

· Shaping Machine(9 Nos.)

· Slotting Machine(9 Nos.)

· Universal Miilling Machine

· Vertical Drilling Machine

· Grinding Machine

7.Manufacturing Technology Lab 2

This lab give basic knowledge about the usage of measuring devices, their calibration and measurement standards are imparted to the students.

Lab in charge- Krishnan P N

Major Equipments / Facilities:

· Profile Projector

· Tool Maker’s Microscope

· Thermocouple Calibration Apparatus

· Strain Gauge

· Surface Roughness Tester

· Autocollimator

DEPARTMENT LIBRARY

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has exclusive Department Library which consist of Reference books, E- books, Journals, Book chapters, Project thesis and access to online digital resources. The volume references available for different specializations like Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Thermal and Heat Transfer Engineering, Nano Sciences and Technology, Artificial intelligence, MEMS, Renewable Energy sources, Optimization etc. The Department library also provides information regarding the co-curricular activities, membership details about the various professional associations like ASME. The students are motivated to utilize the resources in the Department Library to the maximum extent possible for enhancing their subject knowledge leading to research innovations and product development.

PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED FOR ASME

ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020

ASME STUDENT CHAPTER AT MGMCET WAS INAUGURATED ON 30/08/2019.

TARGET GROUP: ALL MECHANICAL STUDENTS AND FACULTIES.

Inauguration of ASME student chapter was held on 30-08-2019, 2:00 pm at AC seminar hall. The inauguration was done by Mr NINAN C.S. General Manager (Retired) BPCL, KOCHI.

Welcome address was done by HOD Mechanical Engineering. Presidential address by Dr T.K. Mani Principal MGMCET. Then meeting was addressed by Prof. K.V. Abraham, Academic Director.

RESOURCE PERSON: Mr NINAN C.S, GENERAL MANAGER, B.P.C.L. KOCHI

The ASME student chapter of MGMCET conducted a motivational talk titled ‘THEORY OF FAILURE’ in seminar hall from 2:00pm – 4:00 pm. The resource person proved to be a source of motivation to students who gave encouraging messages from his own life and inspired students to be a self-motivator. He discussed the importance of positive thinking and attitude which brings optimism into the life and such constructive changes can make a person brighter and successful. The program helped students to be guided by a positive mind driven by self-motivation.

MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION PROGRAMMES

1. Webinar on future Era of Robotics

The mechanical engineering student association of MGMCET organized a webinar in future Era of Robotics on 14-9-2020, Prof .Sunil Paul, CEO Srishti robotics Pvt. Ltd .guided the webinar session. Students from the mechanical department utilized the opportunity and they got many ideas about robotics field and its future scope.

2. Webinar on Automotive Competitions in india

The mechanical engineering student association of MGMCET organized a webinar in Automotive competitions in India on 13-10-2020,Mr. Aditya R, CEO D-SIM and Mr. Joyel S .Faculty D-SIM, guided the webinar session. Students from the mechanical department utilized the opportunity.

3. Seminar on Antidrug Generation

The mechanical engineering student association of MGMCET organized a seminar on Anti-Drug Generation, 16-7-2021, S I, Ramamangalam guided the webinar session.

STUDENT’S ACHIEVEMENTS

GITHU THOMAS, STUDENT OF 2016-20 MECHANICAL BATCH, MGM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY HAS SECURED 8TH POSITION IN APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION WITH CGPA 9.66.