PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore

About the Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers comprehensive education for Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering which attracts highly meritorious students.
The highly dedicated and qualified faculty keeps the academics and research activities of the department in high spirits. The mix of well experienced and young dynamic faculty molds the students as industry ready Mechanical Engineers and as better human being.

Key Insights

The average experience of the faculty is 11 years.
Faculty are involved in consultancy projects with industries and research projects funded by government .
Invited lectures and value added courses offered by industry personnel on recent trends to bridge the gap between academia and industry practices.
Faculty and students industrial visits, compulsory in-plants trainings and internships during end semester vacations.
To reinforce learning, the students undergo projects on their own in every semester. Such projects are demonstrated to industry community during industry-academia conclave.
Encourage students to attend symposiums, workshops and events conducted by institutions like NITs, IITs and other reputed institutions. The students are also actively participating in various industry led technical competitions.
Students are motivated to write and publish research articles in reputed Journals along with their faculty supervisors.

Vision

The Department of Mechanical Engineering strives to be recognized globally for outstanding education and research leading to well-qualified engineers, who are innovative, entrepreneurial, successful and fulfilled in advanced fields of engineering and research.

Mision

Imparting quality holistic education to the students and enhancing their skills founded on values to make them globally competitive mechanical engineers.
Maintaining vital, state-of-the-art research facilities to provide the students and faculty with opportunities to create, interpret, apply and disseminate knowledge.
To develop linkages with industries, world class R&D organizations and educational institutions in India and abroad for excellence in teaching, research and consultancy practices.

Programme Education Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1:

Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills for deploying appropriate processes and systems for multidisciplinary product development and testing

PEO2:

Align to various industrial environments, adopt suitable innovative solutions and strategies to meet the requirements for sustainable development

PEO3:

Exhibit intrinsic ability to be entrepreneurial and solve societal issues in global scenario

PEO4:

Inculcate intent towards life-long learning with ethics to suit changing industrial requirements through alternative adaptable solutions

PEO5:

Emanate and practice team playing skills and manage diverse teams with professional standards

Programme Outcomes (POs)

Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization for the solution of Mechanical Engineering problems.
Problem analysis:Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze Mechanical engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Environment and sustainability:Understand the impact of the Mechanical engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics:Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication:Communicate effectively on Mechanical engineering activities with the engineering community and with the 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.
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.
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):

At the end of the program, the students will be able to:

PSO1:

Select standards and codes relevant to mechanical engineering practices and apply them to design, develop and test components and devices.

PSO2:

Select and interface appropriate sensors to measure physical parameters in mechanical engineering systems and processes.

Faculty Profile

Name

: Dr. G. Chandramohan

Designation

: Principal & Professor

Qualification

: B.E(Hons), M.Tech, Ph.D

Experience

: 39 Year(s) 9 Month(s)

Email

: principal@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Mechanical Engineering

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Name

: Dr. P. V. Mohanram

Designation

: Secretary & Professor

Qualification

: B.E(Hons), M.Tech, Ph.D

Experience

: 42 Year(s) 10 Month(s)

Email

: secretary@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Mechanical Engineering

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Name

: Dr. N. Saravanakumar

Designation

: Professor & HOD

Qualification

: B.E, M.E, Ph.D

Experience

: 21 Year(s) 9 Month(s)

Email

: nsk@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Engineering Design

Name

: Dr. R. Ramesh

Designation

: Professor

Qualification

: B.E, M.E, Ph.D

Experience

: 23 Year(s) 9 Month(s)

Email

: ramesh@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Engineering Design

Name

: Dr. D. Elangovan

Designation

: Professor

Qualification

: B.E., M.E., Ph.D

Experience

: 27 Year(s) 0 Month(s)

Email

: delangovan@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Production Engineering

Name

: Dr. P. Manoj Kumar

Designation

: Professor

Qualification

: M.Tech, Ph.D

Experience

: 20 Year(s) 4 Month(s)

Email

: manoj@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Heat Transfer.Energy

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Name

: Dr. S. Thirumalai Kumaran

Designation

: Associate Professor

Qualification

: Ph.D

Experience

: 14 Year(s) 9 Month(s)

Email

: thirumalaikumaran@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Manufacturing Engineering

Name

: Dr. V Rajkumar

Designation

: Associate Professor

Qualification

: BE, ME, Ph.D

Experience

: 14 Year(s) 6 Month(s)

Email

: rajkumarv@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Manufacturing Engineering

Name

: Dr. G. Rajeshkumar

Designation

: Associate Professor

Qualification

: M.E., Ph.D

Experience

: 10 Year(s) 9 Month(s)

Email

: rajesh@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Engineering Design

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Name

: Dr. K. Senthil Kumar

Designation

: Associate Professor

Qualification

: M.E., Ph.D

Experience

: 12 Year(s) 3 Month(s)

Email

: kmsenthilkumar@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Composite Materials

Name

: Dr. X. Ajay Vasanth

Designation

: Associate Professor

Qualification

: M.Tech, Ph.D

Experience

: 9 Year(s) 8 Month(s)

Email

: ajayvasanth@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Vibration, Smart Materials, IIOT

Name

: Dr. S. Nanthakumar

Designation

: Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)

Qualification

: B.E., M.E., Ph.D

Experience

: 9 Year(s) 11 Month(s)

Email

: snkmech@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Lean Manufacturing

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Name

: Mr. J. Nagarjun

Designation

: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)

Qualification

: M.E

Experience

: 8 Year(s) 10 Month(s)

Email

: nagarjun@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Engineering Design

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Name

: Mr. T. Prem kumar

Designation

: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)

Qualification

: M.Tech

Experience

: 10 Year(s) 5 Month(s)

Email

: premkumar@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Solar energy , Energy auditing.management and Thermal energy

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Name

: Mr. R. Avinash Kumar

Designation

: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)

Qualification

: M.Tech

Experience

: 7 Year(s) 6 Month(s)

Email

: avinash@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Thermal & Fluids

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Name

: Mr. M. Senthilvel

Designation

: Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)

Qualification

: M.E

Experience

: 7 Year(s) 10 Month(s)

Email

: msv@psgitech.ac.in

Specialization

: Engineering Design

Staff Profile

Mr. A. Anto Dilip
Research Assistant

Mr. M. Masilamani
Senior Mechanic

Mr. P. Raju
Senior Mechanic

Mr. G. Sankar
Foreman Instructor

Mr. V. Bragatheeswaran
Foreman Instructor

Mr. A. Jaisankar
Foreman Instructor

Mr. C. G. Mohan
Instructor

Mr. M. Muthu
Lab Assistant

Ms. K. S. Nithiya
Junior Assistant

Guest Lectures, Seminars, FDP and others Mechanical Engg

International Seminar on Robotics and Automation - 13^th August 2022

The Department of Mechanical Engineering organized an International Seminar on "Robotics and Automation" on 13/08/2022 (Saturday) in E6 - Mechanical Block Seminar Hall. The seminar was delivered by Dr.Adam Slota, Cracow University of Technology, Poland and Dr. Stanislaw Krenich, Cracow University of Technology, Poland.

Online Lecture on "Manufacturing: Challenges and Excitements" on 18^th July 2020

Online Lecture on "Manufacturing: Challenges and Excitements" The Dept. of Mechanical Engineering in association with The Institution of Engineers (India) organized a special lecture on "Manufacturing Challenges and Excitements" on 11th September 2020.

Vehicle Display for the Launch of Society for Smart E-Mobility: 29^th to 31^st August 2019

To promote development of technologies and products in EV sector, a new forum namely SOCIETY FOR SMART E-MOBILIT-SSEM was formed in Coimbatore by likeminded industries, institutions and professionals working in this sector.

Inauguration of Mechanical Engineering Students Association on 07^th August 2019

The Mechanical Engineering Department students' Association was inaugurated on 7th August 2019.

Introduction to Programming using MATLAB 24^th June 2019

A Value Added Course titled "Introduction to Programming using MATLAB" was conducted for three continuous days from 24th June 2019 to 25th June 2019 by Mr.M.Senthilvel, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

A Guest Lecture on "Industrial Applications of CAD" by TAFE was held on 15th October 2018

A Guest Lecture on "Industrial Applications of CAD" by TAFE was held on 15th October 2018. The session was handled by Mr.Deepak M, HR, TAFE Chennai along with Mr. Jesudoss A S - Project Manager CAD, TAFE-Chennai. Students of I and III year Mechanical Engineering attended the session. The main objective of the campus connect

Formula Green Vehicle February 2018

Mechanical Engineering students team Velocity Racing, consisting of 35 students, 26 from Mechanical and 9 from the Electrical department participated in the 3rd Formula Green held in Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore representing PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research. The All-India Level competition was held from 12th February to 16th February.

Electric Kart (EKGDC) Vehicle by Mechanical & EEE students 2018

The Students Team Velocita Racing (kart team) compromising of 25 students from both Mechanical and Electrical Disciplines have involved in designing and fabricating a E-Kart to compete in the event of E-GKDC (Electric Go Kart Design Challenge) organized by ISNEE. The team was subdivided into various Subsystems namely the Design, Steering, Brakes, Electrical, Transmission and Managing Team.

Guest Lecture on "Design in Nature and Engineering" on 24th August 2017

The Mechanical Engineering Association organized a guest lecture on Design in Nature and Engineering on 24th August 2017 at E3 Seminar Hall, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Neelambur, Coimbatore.

Guest Lecture on Process Engineering on 9th July 2016

Guest Lecture on Process Engineering was organized by Mechanical department on 09th july 2016. The session started with a Welcome address by Dr P V Mohanram, Principal, PSG iTech, and he mention the importance of the topic "Process Engineering". He gave the overview of the topic and briefed the speaker Dr.G.Ranganathan, former Managing Director,Rover Industry who is a alumini of PSG.

FDP on Exploring the Nature of Experiences on 21st and 22nd May 2015

A two day faculty development program was organized by PSGiTech on the topic "Exploring the Nature of Experiences" on 21st and 22nd of May 2015 at the E5 ? Board Room. The Resource Persons of the program were Dr.P.V.Mohanram, Principal and Dr.G.Chandramohan, Vice?Principal, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research. The objective behind organizing

A special lecture has been conducted on "Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering" on 12th January 2015

A special lecture has been conducted on "Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering" for I Year B.E. Mechanical Engineering students on 12.01.15, 3.00 PM presided over by Dr Madhu Ganesh, Visiting Professor, PSG College of technology. Significance of Fourier series and the importance of using matrix operations, Eigen values and its relation with engineering was taught. A case study of bridge was explained related to application of the

Workshop Conducted by Mechanical Engg

Report on "Hands on Training in Reverse Engineering by 3D Printing" on 28^th to 30^th October 2021

A Hands on training programme in the emerging area Reverse Engineering by 3D printing was conducted between 28th October and 30th October, 2021. The participants were given training on several areas such as Scanning, Modeling, Building, Slicing and Optimization. The participants were given ample opportunity to work hands on in the software such as Sense 3D, SOLIDWORKS, Simplify 3D, Inspire.

3 Day Residential Program "KARAKURI KAIZEN" on 20^th October 2021

3 Day Residential Program "KARAKURI KAIZEN", organized by Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI), Coimbatore Chapter Jointly with KARAKURI KAIZEN Training Centre (KKTC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG iTech and PSGIM for the benefit of Engineers from Design, R&D, Production and Maintenance Departments involving Cross Functional Team of 3 to 5 people from the same unit for evolving feasible material handling solutions. dates 26-28, Oct 2021.

An one day workshop on Basics of LabVIEW for Sensor Interfacing on 17^th July 2019

An one day workshop on "Basics of LabVIEW for Sensor Interfacing" was conducted on 17th July 2019 by the department of ECE for the III year students of EEE, CSE, Mechanical and Civil departments as a part of an Open Elective "Sensors and Transducers".

"Process Engineering" by Dr.G.Ranganathan, Rover Industry 09th july 2016 - GUEST LECTURE & WORKSHOP

The session started with a Welcome address by Dr P V Mohanram, Principal, Psg I Tech, and he mention the importance of the topic "Process Engineering". He gave the overview of the topic and briefed the speaker Dr.G.Ranganathan, former Managing Director,Rover Industry who is a alumini of PSG. He was invited as chief guest to the occasion. He is well specialized in manufacturing processes which is his core knowledge. He is the visiting professor of PSG Tech handling a course "Process Engineering".

Guest Lecture on “Introduction to Vehicle Development”

Guest Lecture on “Introduction to Vehicle Development” was organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering on 12^th March 2016, E4 CSE Seminar Hall. The session started with a welcome address by Dr N Saravanakumar, HoD/Mech and he mentioned the importance of the topic “Introduction to Vehicle Development”.

Industry Academia Conclave - Department of Mechanical Engineering on 20th Feb 2016

Industry Academia Conclave 2016 for the Mechanical Stream was held on 20th February 2016 (Saturday) at E4 Seminar Hall, PSGiTech. Dr. N Saravanakumar (HoD, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering) addressed the gathering and pointed out the necessity to interact with industries to understand their expectations and requirements of a fresh graduate.

Industrial Visit

Industrial Visit to Oriental Plants & Equipments Pvt. Ltd on 01^st October 2019

The students of third year Mechanical Engineering had an opportunity to visit Oriental Plants & Equipments Pvt. Ltd ., an unit of M/s. Propel Industries on 01.10.2019 along with faculty Mr. S Nanthakumar and Prof.K.Anantharaman.

"Industrial Visit" to Ashok Leyland Plant II ,Hosur by III Year Mechanical Engineering department students on 31.07.2016

We the batch of 51 students started with the learning centre. They explained about their history of the company and the facilities in the Hosur plant. Ashok leyland got the ISO: 9001 certification on 1994 and in 2002 they got the ISO: 14000 certificationfor environment management system. Ashok leyland supplies the 80% of the vehicle to the Indian army.

"Industrial Visit" to TVS Motor Company, Hosur by I Year Mechanical Engineering department students on 05.03.2016

A one day "Industrial Visit" was arranged to TVS Motor Company, Hosur for I Year Mechanical Engineering department students on 05.03.2016. Total of 51 students and 2 teaching and one non-teaching faculty accompanied the students. The visit inside the Company was guided by Mr. Mukesh Krishna (HR) of TVS Motor Company, Hosur. The following are learning outcomes.

Industrial Institute Interaction

A two day intensive training programme on “Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing” was conducted for working engineers of L&T valves on 24th & 25th of July 2015.

Mechanical Engg - Students Vacation Projects

S.No.	TITLE OF THE PROJECT	PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS	GUIDED BY	IMAGE
1.	Power Generation in speed Breakers	Ajith Avinash Aravind R Gopi Krishna Adhithya	Mr. Nagarjun
2.	3D modeling and printing of car	Abhisek Gowthamkumar Jothisaravanan Ashwin S Dhanush	Mr. Nandhakumar

Program Outcomes

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability,
an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams,
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
an ability to communicate effectively,
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context,
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning,
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
an ability to apply industry engineering tools to engineer methods, processes and operation thereby increasing the productivity of a system
an ability to synthesize the loads and boundary conditions using appropriate assumptions while designing mechanical engineering components and systems

Value Added Course Conducted by Mechanical Engg

Value Added Course on Current trends in Manufacturing Systems Management for Engineering Industries from from 25th to 27th June 2018

The faculty of Mechanical Engineering department have conducted various Value Added Courses to our present second and third year students from 25.06.2018 to 27.06.2018. During these days the students enrolled for various Value added courses that are helpful for their carrier. Around 21 students of third year enrolled for the "Current trends in Manufacturing Systems Management for Engineering Industries"

Value Added Course on "Introduction to Machine Drawing" on 23rd & 24th Jan 2018

The Department of Mechanical engineering conducted a Two Days Value Added Course on "Introduction to Machine Drawing" on 23rd & 24th Jan 2018 for the I year Mechanical Engineering students during their second semester. The chief guest of the programme was Dr.S.Vijayarangan, Former Principal of PSG College of Technology.

Academics laboratories

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory -

Flow measurement devices, different types of pumps and turbines, adjustable channel mini hydraulic flume model, metacentric height apparatus, apparatus for calibration of notches, apparatus for calibration of orifices and mouthpieces

Metrology and Sensor Interface Laboratory -

Zeiss 3D CNC CMM, measuring instruments like micrometer, vernier caliper, comparators, electronic height gauges, force, temperature, displacement sensors, strain gauges, data acquisition system

Thermal Engineering Laboratory -

IC engine test rigs for conducting load test (mechanical, hydraulic and eddy current loading), heat balance test, retardation test and computerized Variable compression ratio engine for measuring actual PV diagram along with data acquisition system, Cross section models of Four Stroke & Two Stroke engines, Thermax make Steam boiler and turbine setup

Heat and Mass transfer Laboratory -

Modes (conduction, convection and radiation) of Heat transfer study apparatus, Heat exchanger study apparatus,Multi cylinder air cooled reciprocating compressor, Air conditioning & Refrigeration test rig with R 134a and HC refrigerants, Fluidized cooling tower

Dynamics Laboratory -

Balancing machine, beams, governor, turn table apparatus, motorized gyroscope setup, vibration measurement apparatus, and models

Product Application Center -

Cut sections, tear down models and functional models of automotives, refrigerators, compressors, washing machines & other commonly used machine elements to provide application knowledge and technical knowledge to the students

Product Development Laboratory -

Power tools, TIG arc & gas welding, surface table, CNC Router machine for sheet metal cutting, 3D printers

Centres for Competency

CAD Laboratory -

Software packages like AutoCAD, Solid works, ABACUS, ANSYS and CATIA, Intel Xeon server with E5 core processor, 64 GB RAM and 3 TB hard disk

CAM Laboratory -

LMW make CNC Lathe, CNC milling machine, Edge CAM software

FESTO Mechatronics Laboratory -

Pneumatic kits (Basic, Advanced), Electro Pneumatic kits (Basic & Advanced), Pneumatic Simulation Software, Cut sections models of pneumatic components, hydraulic trainer kit, micro controller elements, microprocessor trainer kit and image processing trainer kit

CurriculumPlus

CurriculumPlus is a digital platform for enhanced learning through application oriented learning methodology enabling industry ready engineers. CurriculumPlus covers some of the core subjects in mechanical Engineering. Digital content covers theory and related application examples enhanced with animations and real world videos. Added interactive exercises provides in-depth practical learning in combination with the product application center.

Accessibility

CurriculumPlus is accessible for the students and faculty of PSGitech only.
Application can be accessed through Windows and Android based devices only(PC, LAPTOP, TAB, Mobiles).

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