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Introduction

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at MITE Moodabidri accentuates on various domains of mechanical engineering fundamentals and latest advanced state of art knowledge & skills in Mechanical Engineering degree program, which are very much essential to compete and establish in the present improvement in technology on daily basis, in the world. The Department of Mechanical Engineering was started in the year 2007 along with the inception of the institute with an intake of 60 students. The department has performed well in the region to raise its intake to 120 in the academic year 2010-11 and to 180 from the academic year 2013-14.

The Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by National Board of Accreditation ( NBA), AICTE, New Delhi from Academic Year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, i.e., up to 30-06-2020; Further Accredited for Academic Year 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23, i.e., up to 30-06-2023.

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The department of Mechanical Engineering has received a grant of 13.5 lakhs from AICTE to set up advanced laboratory in Material Testing during the year 2019-20. In wide range of industries viz Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Aerospace, Energy development, conversion & control, Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), Modelling, Synthesis, Design, Analysis & Manufacturing sectors, Computer applications, IT and software companies, Mechanical engineers are uniquely placed to play key roles.

Vision

To develop technically competent Mechanical Engineering Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Researchers for the benefit of the society

Mission

To provide a well-balanced program of instructions to impart concepts on basics and applied areas of Mechanical Engineering.
To provide the state-of-the-art facility for learning, skill development and research in design and manufacture areas.
To encourage the students to excel in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to impart social & ethical values and leadership quality.

Program Educational Objectives(PEOs)

After successful completion of the program, the graduates will be

Professionals in design, analysis and evaluation of Mechanical components and systems using state-of-the-art modern tools.
Expertise in Design, Thermal, Materials & Manufacture streams of Mechanical Engineering and carryout research and innovations.
Work effectively and ethically in allied fields of Mechanical Engineering.
Work in a team with good communication skills to achieve objectives with keen on lifelong learning.

Program Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

At the end of the program, the student

Acquire knowledge in Hydraulics & Pneumatics, PID controllers and Automation process.
Excel in Principles of Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing of Mechanical Components to meet the Industrial requirements.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems
PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences
PO3: 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
PO4: 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
PO5: 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
PO6: 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
PO7: 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
PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice
PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
PO10: 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
PO11: 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
PO12: 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

Department Advisory Board

Dr. C. R. Rajashekhar, Vice Principal, GC member & HOD, Chairman
Dr. G. L. Easwara Prasad, Principal, Member
Dr. Divakar Shetty, Dean Academics & GC Member, Member
Dr. Neelakantha V. Londe, Professor, Member
Dr. Ramesh, Prof. NITK, Academic Expert, Member
Mr. Donson D’souza, COO, Block Frog Technologies, Manipal, Industry Expert, Member
Mr. Prabhakar Kikkeri, General Manager, Carl Zeiss Bangalore, Industry Expert, Member,
Mr. Yajnesh, Alumni, 2009 Batch, Member
Mr Bola Rohit Kamath, Alumni, 2011 Batch, Member

Faculty

FACULTY

Non-Teaching Staff List

Mr. Chandra Shekar Shetty, Foreman
Ms. Suvidha S, Lab Instructor
Mr. Yogish P, Asst. Lab Instructor
Mr. Hemanth Kumar D, Assistant Lab Instructor
Ms. SowjanyaShetty, Assistant Lab Instructor
Ms. Nishanth S Kumar, Assistant Lab Instructor
Mr. Prashanth M, Lab Assistant
Mr. Veekshitha, Lab Assistant
Mr. Karthik Kulal, Lab Assistant
Mohan Poojary, Senior Attender
Balakrishna, Attender
Divya, Attender
Rekha J, Attender

Infrastructure

CAEDLab/CAMDLab

In the Computer Aided Engineering Drawing (CAED) Lab, the students learn and practice Engineering drawing using the software called Solid Edge. There are 65 personal computers with LAN connection and LCD projector facility. All the systems are having uninterrupted power supply by UPS batteries. There is also printer facility provided to the students for the purpose of documentation of their work.

This facility is utilized by first year students for engineering drawing and by second year students for machine drawing class.

Material Testing Lab

This lab is part of the curriculum of second year Mechanical Engineering. The lab has various material testing equipment’s like Universal testing machine, Torsion testing machine, Hardness testing machines, Impact testing machine, Furnace, Wear testing machine, Non-destructive testing.

Foundry and Forging Lab

This lab is part of the curriculum of second year Mechanical Engineering. It has two sections, Foundry & Forging. In Foundry basic work skill of making moulds with the mould sand is taught to the students. In addition to it, sand testing experiments are also taught. The major equipment’s available are sand sieving unit, compressive strength testing, permeability test, etc.

In the forging section, the basic work of shaping the metals by forging operations are taught.

Mechanical Measurements and Metrology Lab

Mechanical measurements and Metrology Lab has various measurement and calibration equipments. The major measuring instruments available are Profile projector, Tool maker’s microscope, Floating carriage micrometer, Autocollimator, etc. The major calibration equipments are Sine bars with slip gauges, Thermocouple, Sine center, Strain gauge, Pressure gauge, etc.

Machine Shop

In machine shop the skill of machining operations using various machine tools are taught to the students in their second year of Mechanical engineering. The major machine tools available in the Machine shop are Lathes, Shaping machines, Milling machines, Grinding machines, and Drilling machines. The various jobs taught in the lathe machine are turning, taper turning, parting, thread cutting etc. Also the gear cutting operation and shaping operations are taught.

Energy Conversion Shop

This is part of fifth semester Mechanical Engineering curriculum. The major equipments available are Four stroke single Cylinder Diesel Engine, Four stroke single cylinder petrol engine, Two stroke single cylinder petrol engine, Four stroke Multi cylinder petrol engine, Abel Flash & Fire point testing, Pensky Martin Flash & Fire point testing, Viscometer, Calorimeter, Valve & Port timing, and Planimeter.

Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Lab

This is part of fifth semester Mechanical Engineering curriculum. The major equipments available are Pelton Wheel Turbine, Francis Turbine, Kaplan Turbine, Flow Measuring Equipments, Orifice meter, Air Compressor, Impact of jet on Vanes, Notches, and Centrifugal Pump.

CAMA/CIM Lab

This lab is setup for Computer Aided Modelling and Analysis lab for 6thsemester Mechanical engineering and Computer Integrated Manufacturing lab for 7thsemester Mechanical engineering. The lab has 36 workstations installed with FEMAP and Edge Cam Software.

Heat Transfer Lab

This is part of sixth semester Mechanical Engineering curriculum. The major equipments available are Air Conditioner, Refrigerator, Heat Exchangers, Heat Transfer Coefficient of a Composite Wall, Heat Transfer Coefficient in free Convection , Heat Transfer Coefficient in a forced convection, Flow through a Pipe, Emissivity of a Surface, Stefan Boltzman Constant, LMTD & Effectiveness in a Parallel Flow and Counter flow Heat Exchanger, Boiling of Liquid and Condensation of Vapour, Transient Conduction Heat Transfer, Effectiveness on Metallic Fin, and Thermal Conductivity Equipments.

Design Lab

This is part of seventh semester Mechanical Engineering curriculum. The major equipments available are Journal Bearing, Polaris cope, Governors, Vibration Test Rig, Balancing Apparatus, Deflection of Curved beams with strain gauge and strain indicator, Gyroscope, Whirling of Shafts, and Diffused light Polari scope.

Research Center

Research Center, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MITE

The Research Centre under the Department of Mechanical Engineering was recognized by the Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi in the year 2013. The research centre is equipped with various research lab facilities related to Thermal engineering, Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Materials engineering and Machine design with modern IT tools for modelling and analysis. At present 19 Research scholars have registered for PhD program and 01 candidate for MSc Engineering by Research.

The department of Mechanical Engineering has received a grant of 13.5 lakhs from AICTE to set up advanced laboratory in Material Testing.
Students and faculties are encouraged to publish research papers at national and International level Journals and Conferences. Few patents have been filed with Indian patent office. Research facilities are extended to researches of other Institutes also.

Department Forum

Department Association – Mechmites

The Department Association “MECHMITES” has been established to benefit the students in curricular and Co curricular activities. The basic aim of MECHMITES is to enrich students with different qualities to add dimensions to their personality so that every student emerges as multi-functional engineer who is globally recognized. MECHMITES was established in the year 2008. The motto of MECHMITES is to mould one’s personality in such a way that one becomes equally competent in all streams of engineering.

Association Members for the Academic year 2020-21

Mr. Mr. Nischith U — President
Mr. Radhvik Poonja– Vice president
Mr. Mohammed Sahil– Secretary
Mr.Elbon Arvin Dsouza–Treasurer

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Beyond Syllabus

The activities beyond the syllabus help to bridge the gap between syllabus & recent industry trends in Engineering & Technology. It prepares the students to use their skills with the strong base for acquisition of knowledge to sustain lifelong career in relevant areas.

Following are the few activities inculcated in the department beyond the syllabus:

Students are encouraged to utilize resources like NPTEL and various e-learning materials and e-journals
Students are trained with Industry oriented software solutions like NxCAD, Tecnomatix, and ROBCAD in SIEMENS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE located at MITE
Students are trained in developing practical skills in basic hydraulics and pneumatics through short term courses at Bosch Rexroth Centre of Competence in Automation Technology located at MITE
Students are encouraged to work with innovative ideas and shall focus on current technological trends to carry out mini projects in 3rd year and Project in final year.
Technical fests are organized by the students which enable them to be aware of the new frontiers in engineering.
Department shall organise Industrial visits and support students to do Projects at industries to make them conscious of the challenges in the industry. To get acquainted with the work place environment
The students are encouraged to attend various online courses (COURSERA, NPTEL) and trainings
International Conferences and expert talks shall be avenues for the students to enhance their technical knowledge and soft skills by interacting with the resource persons of expertise from various fields.
Students are encouraged to participate in various technical competitions which not only help them to be aware of the recent trends in industry and research but also enhances the organizing skills.
Students are encouraged and supported to publish their research work in Journals and Conferences.
Students are motivated and well supported to file their concepts for Indian patent.
Peer learning activity: Encouraging the students to prepare and present topics from curriculum
Student Academic Support Program: This program for the students who are academically not par with other fellow students. This program is aimed for the students who generally don’t perform well in the examinations. Students under this program are selected based on their performances in their previous tests/exams.
Faculty are encouraged to take at least one topic in theory on recent trends i.e. beyond syllabus in each module.
National Service Scheme shall help students to take up socially relevant projects, thereby imparting social commitment and environmental awareness which is minimally addressed by the curriculum.

Distinguished Alumni

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Introduction

Vision

Mission

Program Educational Objectives(PEOs)

Program Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

Program Outcomes (POs)

Department Advisory Board

FACULTY

Position: HOD & Vice Principal

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Assistant Professor

Shivaramu H T, Umashankar K S International Conference ICERTMCE-2017, 6^th & 7^th, July-2017 at REVA University, Bengaluru, Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes Reinforced Al-Si Alloy Composites