The department is com-

mitted to strengthen the aca-

demic, research and functional

abilities of the students, in order

to enable them to stand as com-

petent and versatile profession-

als after graduation. The depart-

ment strives to enhance re-

search activity in the depart-

ment, thereby creating compe-

tent intellectual resources to the

students.

The department con-

ducts various events for reveal-

ing scientific, engineering, and

technological advances to stu-

dents. The students participate

in events and national level con-

tests, conducted by various insti-

tutes.

About the Department

Our Mission

The Department of Mechanical

Engineering is committed to

empower the students to face

scientific, engineering and tech-

nological problems and mold

them as problem solvers, there-

by creating an eminent resource

to drive the society with continu-

ous improvements, ultimately

benefiting the mankind.

To upgrade the department

as center of excellence in

Mechanical Engineering/

Applied Mechanics/ CAD/

CAM and promote multi-

cultural scholastic and work

environment.

MECH Times

PRAGATI ENGINEERING COLLEGE Jan-Jun 2013 MECH Times

Inside this issue:

Faculty List 2

Department

Achievements

3

Technical Event

ERUDITE 2K13

4

Placements &

Industrial Visits

6

Student Achieve-

ments & Activities

7

Result Analysis 9

Toppers list 10

Chairman addressing the gathering on ERUDITE-2K13

Vision

1. Dr. S Sambhu Prasad Professor & Principal

2. Dr. P V V N R P Raju Professor

3. Prof. Bh Vara Prasad Professor

4. Mrs. Ch Vasantha Lakshmi Assoc. Professor

5. Mr. V S N Ch Dattu Assoc. Professor

6. Mr. Y K S S Rao Assoc. Professor

7. Mr. G Avinash Asst. Professor

8. Ms. S Swetha Radha Asst. Professor

9. Mrs. V Rupa Vani Asst. Professor

10. Mr. D.J.Johnson Asst. Professor

11. Mr. M Sunil Raj Asst. Professor

12. Mrs. K Aravinda Asst. Professor

13. Mr. S Srikanth Asst. Professor

14. Mr. J Rajasekhar Asst. Professor

15. Mr. Ch Ramprasad Asst. Professor

16. Mr. G Jainold Asst. Professor

17. Mr. A V Praveen Asst. Professor

18. Mr. Y Mutyala Rayudu Asst. Professor

19. Ms. P Gayathri Asst. Professor

20. Mr. P Nanaji Asst. Professor

21. Ms. K Deep Rani Asst. Professor

22. Ms. M V Lakshmi Asst. Professor

23. Mr. K H Bhaskar Reddy Asst. Professor

24. Mr. G.V.N.Santhosh Asst. Professor

Department Faculty Members

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Th e ac ad em ic ia ns

impart their knowledge

to the students through

effective classroom

teaching, summer/

special training, guiding

i n d u s t r y - o r i e n t e d

projects, and helping

students to present

papers in student paper

contests and national

conferences.

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The mission of

any good faculty

development

program is to

assist and support

faculty in their

professional

development.

From developing

strategies that

enrich student

learning to

fostering a

campus culture

that values

innovative

teaching and

learning, quality

faculty

development is

the cornerstone to

educational

excellence.

Inauguration of the

workshop

Page 3

Department Achievements:

Paper Publications-

Mr. G Avinash & Mr. M Sunil Raj has published a paper in International

Conference in Emerging trends in Mechanical Engineering (ICE in ME)

entitled “STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF RADIATOR BLADE WITH

REVERSE ENGINEERING” at GH Patel College of Engineering on 4th &

5th Jan 2013.

S Sambhu Prasad & G Avinash has published a paper entitled

“OPTIMUM MATERIAL EVALUATION OF FAN BLADES USING

REVERSE ENGINEERING” in International Journal of Engineering Sci-

ence Invention (IJESI), ISSN number 2319 – 6734

Conferences Attended-

Mr. M Sunil Raj attended a National conference on “Advances in Model-

ling and Analysis of Aerodynamic Systems” held at NIT, ROURKELA on

1st & 2nd March 2013.

Workshops Organized-

A 2 Day Workshop on “Robotics” was organized on 4th & 5thJanuary

2013.The workshop is organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineer-

ing, in Association with IIT Kharagpur & KYRION Technologies. The work-

shop was conducted for 2 days, for which 150 Mechanical Engineering stu-

dents have attended.

In addition RoboKits, E-Manuals and E-Books were supplied to the students for

better understanding in preparing the Robots. All the participants were issued

participating certificates from KYRION Technologies in association with IIT,

Kharagpur in a Valedictory function on 5-1-2013.

During the workshop, Mr. Vibhore Gupta, Sr. Lead Trainee KYRION Tech-

nologies discussed Robotics and its importance in everyday life and Mr. Kapil

Mishra, Asst. Trainee KYRION Technologies explained the students about the

circuit design and made the students to design them in their PC’s using software

based on C Programming creating their own Robot.

Faculty Interactions-

Dr. P G Sastry (Former Director, NIT-Warangal) interacted with all the faculty

members of the department about the “OUTCOMES-BASED ENGINEERING

EDUCATION FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE” on 24th February 2013.

Most eminent and retired Prof. V N Tagore from NIT Warangal Visited the Col-

lege and Enhanced the young faculty on various teaching methods, technolo-

gies and advancements of various machines” on 3rd April 2013.

Prof. V N Tagore address-

ing the faculty.

A National Level Technical Symposium “STRIDES – ERUDITE

2K13” was organized by Mechanical Engineering Department on 01-03-

2013. The Programme was inaugurated by the chief guest Mr. Joseph

Petrus, General manager, GVK Industries Ltd.

Nearly 200 students from 45 colleges across the country have par-

ticipated in various events.

Poster presentation was also organized for 20 posters out of 35 post-

ers received. Out of which some of the best posters are selected in final

round. Prof. K V V Chandramouli was the judge for final selections.

A Poster presented in the event Students explains about the poster

ERUDITE 2K13– Technical Event

Poster Presentation-

Paper Presentation-

As a part of various events Paper Presentation was organized in which

140 papers were received out of which 25 papers from 45 colleges were se-

lected for final presentation. Prof. K.V.V. Chandramouli Asst. Principal,

Gitam Institute of Technology and Dr. D Lingaraju Asst. Professor UCEK,

JNTUK-Kakinada were the judges for final presentation.

Students presenting paper Judges of Paper Presentation event

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“The STRIDES –

ERUDITE 2K13” is an

opportunity and platform

for Engineering students

to explore and exhibit

their innovative technical

and creative skills on

“National Level”.

Souvenir Release

Event Inauguration

In model Presentation 15 Projects were received from 10 colleges

and Dr. D Lingaraju Asst. Professor UCEK, JNTUK-Kakinada was the judge

for the above event.

At the end the Prize distri-

bution function was held.

Mr. M.V.Haranatha Babu,

Director, Management, Dr.

A. Kailasa Rao, Director,

Prof. K.Ananda Mohan, Di-

rector, Administration, Dr.

G.Raghuram, Director, Dr.

S.Shambhu Prasad, Princi-

pal, HODs, Staff & Stu-

dents, Participants were pre-

sent.

Model Presentation-

Prize Distribution-

Spot Events-

Apart from the above events, various spot events like Mech Race, Air Hawk, Model Exhibit,

Quiz were the events conducted to involve every student of the college to show their talents and win

fabulous prizes at the end of the day.

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Students demonstrating the

model.

Students exhibiting the model.

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Students explaining about the model. Students explaining about the model.

Students demonstrating the spot event Mech Race. Students demonstrating the spot event Air Hawk.

Prize distribution.

All the student development activities implemented in the department

helped students in getting Campus recruitments .The following students of

final year are selected in various companies.

1. S Bhargav Placed in TCS

2. A Deepthi Placed in Infotech

3. A Siva Prasanna Kumar Placed in GVK Power Plant

4. M V Naga Kiran Placed in GVK Power Plant

5. T Surya Kiran Placed in GVK Power Plant

6. Yamini Sri Lakshmi Placed in Mold-Tek Technologies

7. D Viswa Teja Placed in Mold-Tek Technologies

Placements

Industrial Visits-

III year ME (2010-14 batch) students visited the Reliance Power

Plant on 07.03.2013. Here the students observed the total equipment and its

functioning of Power Plant. This is a successful trip under the guidance of

faculty members Mr. M Sunil Raj, Mr. G Avinash & Ms. Venkatalakshmi.

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To develop

effective Memorandums

of Understanding with

leading companies in

the field, for mutual

benefit.

Students at the plant.

Reliance plant.

Student Achievements-

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Co-circular Activities-

1. Ch.L.V.S.Anitha Lavanya has completed summer internship on VIBRATION ANALYSIS at

ONGC, Rajahmundry.

2. Mr.Galib Baba Shaik has completed his project work titled TWO STAGE RECIPROCATING

AIR COMPRESSOR at Coromandal international Limited, Kakinada.

3. Mr.G.Manu Srivathsava has completed his project work titled TWO STAGE RECIPROCATING

AIR COMPRESSOR at Coromandal international Limited, Kakinada.

Students receiving certificates at BVC College of Engineering.

Student Awards-

M Rajan Babu of final year awarded 1st prize in weight lifting in “Intercollegiate weight lifting

Championship 2013” conducted by Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering on 1st & 2nd

Feb’2013.

List Of Students undergone Industrial Training in Various Industries-

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Result Analysis-

IV Year II Sem:

III Year II Sem:

II Year II Sem:

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Toppers List-

IV Year II Sem:

III Year II Sem:

II Year II Sem:

1. Mr. G V N Santhosh, Asst. Professor. 1. K.V.N.Santosh-IV ME(358)

2. Ms. M V Lakshmi, Asst. Professor. 2. V.Vinay Kumar-III ME(360)

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