Mechanical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringNEWSLETTER

Department of Mechanical Engineering

The National Institute of Engineering

Mech Newsletter Vol. 1 (1) 2013

PatronsDr. G. L. Shekar, Principal

Dr. N. V. Raghavendra, Professor & HoD

EditorDr. B. Suresha, Chief Editor

Editorial MembersMr. Aravind Rao M. Yadwad

Mr. Ravikumar Beeranur Mr. M. Praveen Kumar

Student MembersMr. Swarup Bharadwaj, VIII Sem. B-Sec.

Mr. Hemanth M., VI Sem., A-Sec.Mr. Bharadwaj, VI Sem., A-Sec.

Mr. Aqib, II Sem., B-Sec.

Message from the Department HeadDr. N. V. Raghavendra

From the Editor’s DeskDr. B. Suresha

am extremely happy to present the first volume of news letter of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We have a rich I

legacy, with stalwarts such as S. R. Aprameya, T. R. Seetharam, Yadupathi Gowda, to name a few, who laid strong foundation for the growth of the department.

We have been able to make good strides in academics in recent times, which is evident in the fact that eight PhD scholars and one M.Sc. Engg. (by Research) scholar have acquired their degrees from VTU in the last five years. We have added two M.Tech programs and presently 25 research students are working for Ph.D / M.Sc. Engg. (by Research) programs. Thanks to the vision of NIE management, we have ensured a steady growth in faculty strength and laboratory facilities. While the Technical Education Quality Improvement program (TEQIP) has given a big boost for faculty training and laboratory infrastructure, accreditation process of NBA has given fillip to high quality teaching and learning process.

This issue of news letter traces the major activities in the department during January-June, 2013. Indeed, we have been quite busy during these months in organizing various National and International events. Our students have shown that they are not only good in academics, but can also take up social causes. This was evident in the overwhelming response for the call given by Chamarajanagar district administration to help them in the recent assembly elections.

The editorial committee looks forward to your feedback, so that we can improve the news latter in the coming issues. Happy Reading.

reetings to faculty, students and friends.G

It gives me an immense pleasure in bringing out this issue of our Departmental Newsletter (Jan -June 2103) under the leadership of our Principal Dr. G. L. Shekar.

I hope this newsletter will provide a brief report of all activities conducted by staff and students of Mechanical Engineering department during even semester 2013.

Department activities:Report on Indo-Canadian Symposium on Nano-Science and Technology ICSNST'13

he Department of Mechanical Engineering successfully organized the Indo-Canadian Symposium on Nano-Science Tand Technology ICSNT'13. This progrmame was hosted by

NIE and sponsored by TEQIP-II.

The primary objective of this symposium was to provide a platform for the participants from academia, research organizations and industry, who are actively involved in research on Nano-Science and Technology. Contributed research papers covered fundamental aspects of Nano-Science and Technology, which were based on application oriented research and development.

The response for the ICSNST'13 was overwhelming. In all, around 100 research papers were received for oral and poster presentation. Among them 24 research papers were accepted for oral presentation and eleven papers were selected for poster presentation. Thirty five faculty members from different science colleges across Karnataka, twenty five students from Post Graduate and Under Graduate courses from the National Institute of Engineering and 10 researchers from various other institutions also registered for the Symposium.

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Prize distribution ceremony

thProfessor Robert Pelton, McMaster University, Canada inaugurated the symposium and delivered the Key note address on 20 February 2013 held at CNR Rao Rostrum, Diamond Jubilee Complex. The Symposium proceedings were released by Professor. G. U. Kulkarni, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. The invited lectures were delivered by many experts in the field of Nano-Science and Technology comprising Prof. Robert Pelton, Prof. Peter Mascher, Prof. John Preston and Dr. Leyla Soleymani from McMaster University Canada, Prof. G.U. Kulkarni, Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana, and Prof. Eswaramoorthy from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research and Prof. A. Subramanyam and Prof. M.S Ramachandra Rao from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. The valedictory programme was held on Feb. 21, 2013 at the Diamond Jubilee Complex.

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ogNIEscience is the mega event which is organised every year by the department of mechanical engineering. Mr. M. Vijaykumara and th thMr. N. Sharathchandra were the staff coordinators for the 2013 edition of CogNIEscience, which was held on 10 and 11 May, 2013. The

thCadded attraction this time was “Mech-Fest”, a technical event held on 10 May, 2013 featuring competition in skill based events in CAD modeling, automotive assembly and oral quiz. The event was sponsored by the TEQIP–II. The competition was inaugurated by Mr. K. R. Ramesh, Senior Vice President, M/s Rane Madras Ltd., Mr. S. R. Subba Rao, President, NIE-MC and Dr. G. L. Shekar, Principal, NIE participated in the inaugural function.

Totally, 36 papers were short listed for presentation in four streams, namely, Machine Design, Manufacturing, Automobile and Thermal Engineering. Prizes and certificate to participants were distributed by Sri S. L. Ramachandra, Hon. Secretary, NIE-MC. The event winners are M.Senthilmugugan from Anna University, Chennai in Automobile Engineering, Abhiram B. Ajthal and Anirudh G. Deshande from MSRIT, Bangalore in Thermal Engineering, Ashik Mohan and Srikar U. C. Pejathaya from NIE, Mysore in Manufacturing Engineering, Maruthi B. Koligudd and C. M. Murali Krishna from SIT, Tumkur in Design Engineering.

COGNIESCIENCE- 2013

NIE-IEDCDr. M. V. Achutha, Head NIE-IEDC and team c e l e b r a t e d E - w e e k , I n d i a ’ s l a r g e s t Entrepreneurship celebration hosted by National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN) by organizing events relating innovation and entrepreneurship

th thfor the full week from Feb 9 to 16 , 2013. As a thpart of inaugural function on 9 Feb. 2013, “BIG

FIGHT” was organized between budding entrepreneurs, students and old generation entrepreneurs. Three panels, one of traditional e n t r e p r e n e u r s , a n o t h e r o f n e w a g e entrepreneurs and the last one consisting of students, the major stake holders, discussed on the topic “'Traditional business v/s New age start ups ”. NIE has won the National Championship for the 3rd time successfully.

Faculty Journals Publications: Dr. B. Suresha et al, have the following publications:lOrgano-modified montmorillonite loading effect on the abrasion

resistance of hybrid composites. Materials and Design 47 (2013) 750–758.

lDynamic mechanical analysis and three-body abrasive wear behavior of epoxy nanocomposites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Jan 2013; Vol. 32 (1): 61-71.

lAssessment of cutting parameters influencing on thrust force and torque during drilling particulate filled glass epoxy composites. Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering .

lStudy on material removal rate and surface roughness in machining of tib2 reinforced aluminum 6063 composites: a Taguchi's approach. International journal of Advanced Materials Science, Volume 4, Number 1 (2013), pp. 43-59.

lInvestigations on mechanical and tribological behaviour of particulate filled glass fabric epoxy composites. Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering (Accepted for Publication).

lMr. B. Hulugappa, Mr. Tajumul Pasha,“Condition monitoring of induction motor ball bearing using monitoring techniques”, published in International journal of Information Technology & computer science perspectives: ISSN (p) : 2219-9016, October-December, Volume:1, Number:1.pp,111-117, pezzolaite Journals, conducted on 14&15 December 2012 at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

International Conference Proceedings:lMr. Aravindrao M. Yadwad attended

lDr. L. Krishnmurthy successfully organized Indo-Canadian Symposium on Nano-Science and Technology ICSNST'13 this was hosted by NIE under TEQIP-II.

lDr. B. Suresha, et al, have the following conference Proceedings.Nanofiller reinforced polymer nanocomposites: Mechanical and tribological behaviour. “First Indo-Canadian Symposium on Nano-

th stScience and Technology: (ICSNST-2013) 20 and 21 Feb 2013 at

Investigations on two-body abrasive wear behaviour of carbon fabric th threinforced flyash cenosphere composites,” INCAMA-2013” 28 to 30

March, 2013 at

Role of silicon dioxide filler on mechanical and dry sliding wear th thbehaviour of glass-epoxy composites.”INCAMA-2013” 28 to 30

March, 2013 at

Effect of microfiller additions on the flexure and impact properties of short glass fiber reinforced Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomer /Polytetraflouroethylene blend composites. “AMMMT-2013” held on

rd th3 and 4 May 2013, SIT, Tumkur, Kanataka, India.Effect of glass fiber reinforcement on static and dynamic mechanical behavior of banana fiber reinforced polyester composites. “AMMMT-

rd th2013” held on 3 and 4 May 2013, SIT, Tumkur, Kanataka, India.Effect Of Filler Addition On Mechanical Properties of Short Glass/Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polyamide66 / Polytetrafluroethylene

rd thBlend. “AMMMT-2013” held on 3 and 4 May 2013, SIT, Tumkur, Kanataka, India.Prediction of Thrust Force and Torque using Step Drill in Drilling of Alumina Filled Glass-Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Composites by Taguchi

rd thMethod. “AMMMT-2013” held on 3 and 4 May 2013, SIT, Tumkur, Kanataka, India.Mr. Ravikumar Beeranur, et al, “Characterization of vacuum brazing of Ti6Al4V and Alumina with Cu-Ag brazing alloy via substrate-induced reactive mechanisms” accepted for paper presentation at ASME's 2013 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering conference (MSEC 2013), Madison, Wisconsin, USA, June 10-14.“Characterization of vacuum brazing of SS 304 and Alumina with Active brazing alloy” accepted for paper presentation at International conference on Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (ICMME 2013), Singapore, SG July 4-5.

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“Biomass Agro-waste densification for Energy Production” International conference on Advances in Mechanical and Computer Engineering (ICAMCE- 2013) 18-19 Jan. 2013, Haryana.

The national Institute of Engineering, Mysore-570008, Karnataka, India.

Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil-626126, Srivilliputhur (via) Tamilnadu, India.

Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil-626126, Srivilliputhur (via) Tamilnadu, India.

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of simarouba glauca biodiesel blends on Single cylinder CI engine” Proceedings of International conference on Alternative Fuels for I C Engines (ICAFICE 2013),MNIT Jaipur , 6-8 Feb 2013“Experimental investigations of performance and emission characteristics of single cylinder CI engine fueled with different blends of Jatropha biodiesel with metal based additive” was selected for oral presentation at the 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion (ASPACC) in Gyeongju, Korea to be held on May 19-22, 2013.

National Conference:Dr. B. Suresha et al, have the following National proceeding:Emerging Trends in Engineering and Management -2013” held on March 01 and 02, 2013, PES Institute of Technology & Manangement, Shimoga -577204, Karnataka, India.

Technical talks:lDr. N. V. Raghavendra delivered a talk on “Hydraulics circuits” in the short-term Faculty

Development Program organized by GIT, Belgaum, March 2013lDr. B. Suresha delivered talk:

“Tribology of Polymer Composites”, in the 2nd International Conference on Advanced th thManufacturing and Automation-2013 (INCAMA-2013) 28 to 30 March, 2013 at

Nanomaterials and their applications in automotive industry in the National workshop on Advances in Dielctrics with appplications 2nd March 2013, MES College, Bangalore, India.Polymeric nanocomposites for engineering applications at Institution of Engineers, Mysore on

th30 April 2013, India.lProf. D N. Vasuki delivered a talk on “India - 2020" Opportunities at Institution of Engineers, Mysore

on Feb. 2013.lDr. K. R. Prakash delivered a talk on “Flexible Manufacturing Systems” organized by Institution of

Engineers, Mysore on Feb. 2013.lDr. K. R. Prakash delivered a talk on “Propotional Technology and its applications.” organized by

GIT Belgaum, March 2013.

Mr. Vijayakumara M., et al, “Experimental investigation of performance & emission Characteristics

Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil-626126, Srivilliputhur (via) Tamilnadu, India.

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CREST, DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Alumni was invited for “Renewable Energy Experts 2030' and delivering a speech on Current Developments in Energy Supply Technologies and also to attend the celebration ceremony of PPRE [ P o s t g r a d u a t e P r o g r a m m e i n

thRenewable Energy]'s 25 Anniversary.

Mr. S. Shamsundar, Director, NIE-

Academic Achievements

M.Sc by Research degree awarded :Visvesvaraya Technological University has awarded M.Sc (Engg.) by Research degree to Mr. Ravi Shankar B. L., Department of Mechanical Engineering,NIE-IT for his thesis “Processing, Microstructure and Tribological characterization of particulate filled polymer nano-composites” submitted under the guidance of Dr. Suresha B. Also he has published two research papers in International journals and presented one paper each in National and International conferences.

Mr. Yogesha K. K.Assistant Professor selected for Ph.D under QIP at IIT-Roorkee on 9th April 2013 for advance admission for the academic year 2014-15.

Mr. Aravindrao M. YadwadAssociate Professor appeared for Ph.D final viva on27th April 2013 under VTU, Belgaum and waiting for the award of the degree.

Mr. D. N. Harsha has started Vishveshwaraiah Development Organization (NGO) in 2008 and has released seven books under these publication.lSnehaspoorthy - Rural problems and solutionlFlower Swamy - Life stories book of successful peoplelPrerana - Practical entrepreneurship and Management characterslGurudevebhava - Motivated teachers

Work shop/ Short term program attended:l

Bangalore, One Day, on 09.04.2013lMr. Aravindrao M. Yadwad attended one day National Seminar on “Research Opportunities in Bio

– Fuels” on 19.02.2013 at VTU, Belgaum.lMr. Vijayakumara M. attended National Workshop on “Cutting Edge Technologies For Diesel

Engines” at NITK, Surathkal during 20-22 March 2013.lMr. Nanjundaiah N., “Recent Trends in Monitoring, Control and Abatement of Air Pollution”

th thconducted by Department of Chemical Engineering, NITK, Surathkal, on 26 -28 December 2012.lDr. M. V. Achutha conduced a half day programme of kaizen to final year IP and Mechanical

students on 27th April 2013. Mr. Lokesh V. of Innomantra Technologies spoke on how innovations must be done.

Mr. K. B. Subramanya Kumar, ”Meeting for Progress Review and Budget Planning” DTE's office,

From L-R : Sachin N., Abhishek R. Shetty and Aashish V. Bhat

Karthik Kashyap,

Industrial Visits

Mechanical Engineering Association (MEA)Mr. Ravikumar Beeranur took charge as the Faculty Coordinator for MEA in Febrauary, 2013. Under his guidance, MEA conducted the following events during Febraury-June, 2013:

lOne day workshop on “Design for Assembly” for M.Tech students by Prof. Achutha Rao of National Institute of Design (NID), Bangalore on 20.04.2013. About 50 students participated in the workshop.

lThe MEA Library has been strengthened by procuring 38 new text books which will be useful for UG, PG programs and competitive examinations.

Sports NEWS

lRajath Alva, student of 1st year has been selected for the State team of Kho-kho .

lGeorgelin S. K. & Akash S. H., students of 1st year have been selected for the NIE Cricket team

lAnil Ram Adya & Mahan Poovaiah student of 2nd year have played in State level events in Hockey.

Students Involved in Assembly Election Duty:

As per the request of the Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar, 45 students from the department of Mechanical Engineering participated as micro observers in the legislative assembly election which was held on 5th May, 2013. Students recorded the polling process from 7am to 5pm from their own laptop. Recorded information were wrote in a DVD and handed over to the preceding officer. We are very proud about our students that they have taken up the opportunity and completed efficiently.

NIE has entered into a co-operative agreement with Oel Werme Institut (OWI) affiliated to Aachen Technological University, Germany. As part of the co-operation, OWI is offering 8 week internship program titled 'INTERN-2013', for pre-final year students of Mechanical / Industrial Production & Engineering of NIE during July-August, 2013. The students will be working on live projects under the supervision of one of the scientists of OWI. The following students of VI sem have been selected for the internship

th thprogram from 25 June to 18 August, 2013.

INTERN - 2013CNC Training Centre

or the past seven years, the NIE CNC Training centre has been a steady source of knowledge and experience for the students of Mechanical and I&P Engineering. The F

Centre conducts short term training programmes for final & pre-final year students of the Mechanical Engineering Division. This is one of the few centres in Karnataka to offer training on actual factory ready machines. The course is open not only to the students of NIE, but also students of other engineering colleges and technical staff of various industries in the region.

The course imparts hands-on training on programming and operation of CNC Lathe and CNC Machining centre. The programme is a mix of theory and practical classes over a period of 4 weeks. The unique feature of the centre is that a few previously trained students will be instructing the trainees on the operation of CNC machines. The trainers themselves are very well trained and are involved in the running and maintenance of the machines & the centre itself.

Thanks to the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of the trainers, over the last six months there have been four batches of about 100 students trained at the centre. The trainees included students from GCE, K.R. Pet and staff from the Rare Metals Project (RMP – BARC). The trainers and the trainees find the course to be an enriching experience and a crucial part of their education in being Mechanical & Production Engineers.

The Centre was established in September of 2006 under TEQIP - I grants. The centre was set up by Dr.N.V.Raghavendra, through the guidance of Dr. B. K. Sridhara & Dr. T. N. Shridhar. So far there have been 20 batches of students trained at the Centre.

Industrial visits was organized for students. Second semester students of M.Tech (PDM) visited VISL, Bhadrawathi on 8th June, 2013

Short-term training programs are being conducted on CATIA and HYPERMESH for the UG/PG students, to strengthen the students' capability in CAD/CAM. The programs are being conducted in association with M/s Swamy Design Solutions, Bangalore.

Software Courses:

2nd year Mechanical Engineering UG students have visited Sharavathi Power Plant, Shimoga, Mysore Paper Mills, VISL-SAIL, Bhadravathi on 25th & 26th May, 2013.