VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To produce industry ready, innovative and creative Mechanical Engineers to meet societal challenges with moral values and research knowledge.

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

• To impart high quality of Mechanical Engineering knowledge to students and enhance their skills to fit for industrial practices.
• To inspire dynamic potential minds to think innovatively and involve them in research and consultancy.
• To confer the right extent of morals, ethical values and life long learning to empower the general public and to make noteworthy commitments.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOS)

On completion of the programme, our students will,

• Progress professionally by solving technical problems and working in multidisciplinary teams providing solutions which lead to significant ethical and societal benefits.
• Exhibit a successful professional career in Mechanical Engineering or related fields such as production, business and management.
• Be committed towards life-long learning by acquiring research based knowledge and participating in world class professional activities.

PROGRAMME 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, review 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 modelling 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.

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOS)

On completion of the programme, our students will,

• PSO1: Design, develop and establish newer mechanical system using emerging techniques such as ANSYS, 3D Printing and Smart Materials to enhance the productivity with international standards.
• PSO2: Provide sustainable, cost effective and eco0friendly methodologies for improving existing Mechanical system.
• PSO3: Use modern analysis and design tools such as CATIA, ANSYS, and Solid Works, to enhance quality in Mechanical Engineering domain

VEL TECH HIGH TECH

Dr. RANGARAJAN Dr. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

An Autonomous Institution

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi | Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai

MINUTES OF MEETING

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DATE: 25.08.2021                                                                TIME: 10.30 AM–12.00 PM

The board of study meeting was held virtually using Google meet platform to finalise the B.E. – Mechanical Engineering Curriculum for Semester I to VIII and the Syllabi for the departmental courses offered in Semester I, II and III and other department courses.

The following members were present during the Board of Study meeting.

1. Dr. E.Kamalanaban/ Principal        
2. Dr. V.R.Ravi / Dean-Academics
3. Dr. S.Govindasami, Dean – SoMC, Professor, Dept. of Civil Engg.
4. Dr. P.Vijayasarathi / HOD-Mechanical – BoS Chairman
5. Dr. A.Arockiarajan, Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, IITM-Chennai – Subject Expert 1
6. Dr. K.Jayabal , Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIITDM-Kancheepuram– Subject Expert 2
7. Dr. B.Raja, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIITDM-Kancheepuram– Anna University Nominee
8. Dr. G.Balakrishanan, Engineering Manager, Caterpillar India PVT Ltd., Chennai  – Industry Expert
9. Mr. Tony Samuel, Application Engineer, BETA CAE India PVT Ltd., Chennai.– Meritorious Alumni
10. Dr. P.Nagasankar, Dean-S&H, Professor  – Member
11. Dr. R.Suresh, Dean-T&P, Professor  – Member
12. Dr. N.Gayathri, Associate Professor – Member
13. Dr. R.Anbazhagan , Associate Professor  – Member
14. Mr. S.Rajamanickam, Assistant Professor – Member
15. Mr. N.Karthick, Assistant Professor – Member
16. Mr. T.V.B.Babu, Assistant Professor – Member
17.  Mr. R.Palani, Assistant Professor – Member
18. Mr. R.Manjunathan, Assistant Professor – Member
19. Mr. N.Nagendran, Assistant Professor – Member
20. Mr. K.Mariyappan, Assistant Professor – Member
21. Mr. S.Hari Krishna Raj , Assistant Professor – Member
22. Mr. K.Venkatesan, Assistant Professor – Member
23.  Mr. P.Balaji, Assistant Professor – Member
24. Mr. A.T.Abishek, Assistant Professor – Member
25. Mr. M.Sivaraman, Assistant Professor – Member
26. Mr. A.N.Naveen Kumar, Assistant Professor – Member
27. Mr. V.Nagarajan, Assistant Professor – Member
28. Mr. A.AjayValliappa, Assistant Professor – Member

Minutes of Meeting

• Dr. E. Kamalanaban, Principal, Vel Tech High Tech, Welcomed the BoS Committee Members and introduced the Subject Experts, Industrial Expert and Meritorious Alumni in the meeting.
• The meeting was then taken forwarded by Dr. V. R. Ravi, Dean Academics, who delivered the institutional profile and invited the Department BoS Internal member, Dr.N.Gayathri, Associate Professor – Department of Mechanical Engineering to present the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum and syllabi to Experts.
• The Mechanical Engineering BoS Internal member, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Dr.N.Gayathri, presented the Mechanical Engineering curriculum R2021 in detail for the Experts’ suggestions and approval.
• During the presentation, the Experts had suggested the following listed corrections for the improvement of curriculum / syllabi and upon completion the experts appreciated the proposed curriculum / syllabi.

Suggestions made by Experts on B.E – Mechanical Engineering Proposed Curriculum R2021

• Dr. A.Arockiyarajan - Subject Expert 1:
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  • Power Plant Engineering can be considered as Professional Elective Course or as a part of Thermal Engineering course.
  • Fuels and Combustion course can be considered as Professional Elective Course and instead of that introduce one recent trend course as Professional Core Course.
  • Include Artificial Intelligence and Data Science related courses in Professional Elective Courses.
• Dr. K.Jayabal - Subject Expert 2:
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  • From Fourth Semester, the Strength of Materials Course can be shifted to Semester 3 in order to maintain the continuity from Engineering Mechanics course in Semester 2.
  • Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Course can be shifted to Semester 4 from Semester 3.

• Dr. B.Raja - Anna University Nominee:
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  • Power Plant Engineering can be considered as Professional Elective Course and instead of that introduce one recent trend course as Professional Core Course.
  • Numerical Methods can be considered as separate course.
  • Statistics can be included with the Data Science course, which can be considered as Professional Elective Course.

• Dr. G.Balakrishnan - Industry Expert:
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  • Composite materials and Nano-Technology can be considered as Professional Elective Course and instead of that basic course in Computer Aided Design domain can be introduced as Professional Core Course.
  • The proposed curriculum is appropriate and the same was appreciated

• Mr. Tony Samuel - Meritorious Alumni:
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  • Data Science can be included as one of the Professional Elective Courses.
  • The curriculum presented by the department is promising.

Suggestions made by Experts on B.E – Mechanical Engineering Proposed Syllabi - Semesters I, II & III

• Dr. A.Arockiyarajan - Subject Expert 1:
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  • The Engineering Graphics course should have 1L hour + 3T hours with 4 credits.
  • For Engineering Mechanics course, Learning resource “Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics” by Hibbeller, R.C and Ashok Gupta can be considered as Text Book and “Engineering Mechanics” by Vela Murali can be considered as Reference Book.

• Dr. K.Jayabal - Subject Expert 2:
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  • In Production Technology-II laboratory course, Exercise on 3D printing can be included with simple equipment setup..

• Dr. B.Raja - Anna University Nominee:
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  • In Production Technology-I course, appropriate title can be given for Unit 4.
  • For Engineering Graphics course, the Application on Design of piping can be shifted from Unit 2 to Unit 4.

• Dr. G.Balakrishnan - Industry Expert:
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  • In Computer Aided Machine Drawing Laboratory course, the number of experiments on Couplings can be reduced.
  • In Computer Aided Machine Drawing Laboratory course, experiment on preparation of 3D model with CG and Mass computation can be included.

• Mr. Tony Samuel - Meritorious Alumni:
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  • The proposed syllabus is appropriate and the same was appreciated.

VEL TECH HIGH TECH

Dr. RANGARAJAN Dr. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

An Autonomous Institution

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi | Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS ATTENDED

Meeting No: VTHT/DA/2021-2022/O/08                             Time: 10.30 AM–12.00 PM Date: 25.08.2021                                                                     Venue: Virtual mode

VEL TECH HIGH TECH

Dr. RANGARAJAN Dr. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

An Autonomous Institution

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi | Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai

MINUTES OF 2^nd BoS MEETING

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DATE: 17.10.2022                                                                TIME: 02.00 PM – 04.00 PM

The 2^nd Board of Studiesmeeting was held virtually using Google meet platform to finalise the B.E. – Mechanical Engineering Syllabi for Semester IV and V courses, courses for Professional Elective I coursesand Open Elective Courses offered for other departments.

The following members were present during the Board of Study meeting.       

1. Dr. E.Kamalanaban/ Principal        
2. Dr. V.R.Ravi/ Dean-Academics
3. Dr. R.Suresh/ Dean – SoMC, Professor, Dept. of MechanicalEngg.
4. Dr.N.Gayathri/ HOD-Mechanical – BoS Chairman
5. Dr. A.Arockiarajan, Professor, Department of Applied Mechanics, IITM-Chennai – Subject Expert 1
6. Dr. K.Jayabal, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIITDM-Kancheepuram– Subject Expert 2
7. Dr. B.Raja, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIITDM-Kancheepuram– Anna University Nominee
8. Dr. G.Balakrishanan, Engineering Manager, Caterpillar India PVT Ltd., Chennai  – Industry Expert
9. Mr. Tony Samuel, Application Engineer, BETA CAE India PVT Ltd., Chennai – Meritorious Alumni
10. Dr. P.Nagasankar, Dean-S&H, Professor  – Member
11. Dr. R.Anbazhagan, Associate Professor – Member
12. Dr.P.Vijayasarathi, Associate Professor  – Member
13. Mr. S.Rajamanickam, Assistant Professor – Member
14. Mr. T.V.B.Babu, Assistant Professor – Member
15.  Mr. R.Palani, Assistant Professor – Member
16. Mr. R.Manjunathan, Assistant Professor – Member
17. Mr. K.Mariyappan, Assistant Professor – Member
18. Mr. S.Hari Krishna Raj , Assistant Professor – Member
19. Mr. K.Venkatesan, Assistant Professor – Member
20.  Mr. P.Balaji, Assistant Professor – Member
21. Mr. V.Nagarajan, Assistant Professor – Member
22. Mr. V.Yogesh, Assistant Professor – Member
23. Mr.S.Velmurugan, Assistant Professor – Member

Minutes of Meeting

• Dr. E. Kamalanaban, Principal, Vel Tech High Tech, Welcomed the BoS Committee Members and introduced the Subject Experts, Industrial Expert and Meritorious Alumni in the meeting.
• The meeting was then taken forwarded by Dr. V. R. Ravi, Dean Academics, who delivered the institutional profile and invited the Department BoSChairman, Dr.N.Gayathri, HoD – Department of Mechanical Engineering to present the Mechanical Engineering Syllabi for Semester IV and V courses, Syllabi for the departmental Professional Elective I Courses and Syllabi for Open Elective Courses offered for other departments students.
• The Mechanical Engineering BoSChairman, presented the Mechanical Engineering curriculum R2021, which was already approved in1^stBoard of Study meeting and Academic Council meeting.
• The Mechanical Engineering BoS Chairman, also presented the Mechanical Engineering Syllabi for IV and VSemester courses, Syllabi for the Professional Elective I Courses offered in Semester V and Syllabi for the Open Elective Courses offered for other departmentstudentsin detail for the Experts’ suggestions and approval.
• During the presentation, the Experts have suggested the following listed corrections for the improvement of syllabi and upon completion the experts appreciated the proposed syllabi.

Suggestions made by Experts on B.E – Mechanical Engineering Proposed Syllabi for IV & V Semester courses

• Dr. A.Arockiyarajan- Subject Expert 1:
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  • In Kinematics of Machinery course, reference book-5 can be moved to text book section.
  • In Fluid Mechanics and Machinery & Strength of Materials Laboratory, combine orifice meter and venturimeter as a single experiment.
  • In Fluid Mechanics and Machinery & Strength of Materials Laboratory, combine Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine as a single experiment.
  • In Fluid Mechanics and Machinery & Strength of Materials Laboratory, Add performance of blower as a new experiment.
  • In Dynamics of Machinery course, reference book-3 can be moved to text book section.

• Dr. K.Jayabal - Subject Expert 2:
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  • In Strength of Materials course, include the topic “Columns” in the syllabus and remove thick cylinders from Unit-5.
  • In Kinematics and Dynamics Laboratory,remove Dynamics of Machines from prerequisite as this course comes on same semester.

• Dr. B.Raja - Anna University Nominee:
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  • In Thermal Engineering course, Unit-4 Air Compressor can be madeasUnit-1.
  • In Thermal Engineering course, reduce number of hours for the units “Air Compressor” and “Gas Power Cycles”. Accordingly increase the number of hours for remaining units.
  • In Thermal Engineering Laboratory, change the order of experiments. Bring the basic and fundamental experiments as a beginning experiment to practice.
  • In Heat and Mass Transfer course, add application-oriented topics forUnit-4.

• Dr. G.Balakrishnan - Industry Expert:
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  • In Design of Machine Elements course, remove the word “Design” from all the Unit titles.
  • In Metrology and Measurements course, add the topic “Uncertainty” in Unit-1. Also add topics related to sensors and electronics.

• Mr. Tony Samuel - Meritorious Alumni:
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  • The curriculum presented by the department is promising.
  • In Dynamics of Machinery course, vibration measurement devices can be included.

Suggestions made by Experts on Proposed Syllabi for Professional Elective I Courses and Open Elective Courses

• Dr. A.Arockiyarajan - Subject Expert 1:
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  • In Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsioncourse, topic related to thermal and manufacturing can be included.

• Dr. K.Jayabal - Subject Expert 2:
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  • More topics related to electric and hybrid vehicles can be included in Unit-5 forAutomobile Engineering course.
  • Industrial Hydraulics textbook authored by Vickers can be included in textbook section for Hydraulics and Pneumatics course.
  • In Fundamentals of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle course, the topic battery managementcan be renamed as battery thermal management.

• Dr. B.Raja - Anna University Nominee:
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  • Ensure both Indian author text books andForeign author textbooksare included as a learning resources in all the subjects.
  • In Automobile Engineering course, reference-3 can be added as text book.
  • For Industry 4.0 course, ensure students have basic knowledge about microprocessors, electronics, software programming before the beginning of the course.

• Dr. G.Balakrishnan - Industry Expert:
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  • In Hydraulics and Pneumatics course, circuit designing can be included.
  • In Reverse Engineering (3D Printing) course, the course title can be replaced as either 3D Printing or Rapid Prototyping.

• Mr. Tony Samuel - Meritorious Alumni:
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  • The proposed syllabus is appropriate and the same was appreciated.

VEL TECH HIGH TECH

Dr. RANGARAJAN Dr. SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

An Autonomous Institution

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi | Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS ATTENDED

Meeting No: VTHT/DA/2022-2023/O/02                             Time: 02.00 PM–04.00 PM Date: 17.10.2022                                                                     Venue: Virtual mode

External Academic Audit

1	Name of the event	External Academic Audit
2	Event scheduled Date & Time	29/01/2025-09:30 AM to 03:30.PM
3	Name & Designation of the Resource person	Prof. Shaligram Tiwari Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering IIT Madras, Chennai-600036.
4	Official Address of Resource Person	Indian Institute of Technology Madras

 Academic Year 2022-2023

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