B.E. MECHANICAL – Research & Development

Funded Programmes

Department of Mechanical Engineering has applied various proposals for Workshop, conferences and Seminars to the Government agencies such as CSIR, ISRO, AICTE, Anna University, DST-SERB and DAE, following are the programmes organized using External Funding;

Innovative Student Projects

Peer Group Projects

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Cargo Electric vehicle

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Fabrication of Drone for Fuel Delivery

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Fabrication of Humanoid Robot

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Fabrication of Fire Detection Robot

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Fabrication of Land Mine Detection Robot

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Micro Hydro Power Generation.

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Bumping and Vibration Analysis of Airless tyres.

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Design and Fabrication of Peanut Plucking Machine.

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Water and power saving system using 8051 microcontroller.

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Design and fabrication of multipurpose Agri Equipment.

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Pick and place Robot controlled by DTMF Technology.

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Design and fabrication of automatic paper cutting machine.

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Fabrication of vertical axis wind turbine.

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Design and fabrication of solar power sprayer.

Research publications

  1. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., (2020), A study on tribological behaviour of electro discharge deposited ZE41A magnesium alloy using wear map, Achieves of metallurgy and materials, 66 (2021), 2, 391-396 (Indexed in SCIE, Clarivative Analytics and Anna University Annexure I)
  2. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., 2020, Effect of sintered electrode on microhardness and microstructure in electro discharge deposition of magnesium alloy, Journal of Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, 29, pp. 69-76. (Scopus)
  3. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., 2020. Wear behavior of WC-Cu deposited ZE41A magnesium alloy using wear mechanism map. Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine, 12, pp. 1028-1033, 2020. (Scopus)
  4. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., 2020. Parametric effect on electrical discharge treatment of magnesium alloy with powder composite electrode. SN Applied Sciences, 2(3), p. 390.
  5. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., 2019. Microstructure Study on electro discharge deposited magnesium alloy with semi sintered and sintered electrode. Materials Research Express, 6 (12), pp. 126533. (Indexed in SCIE, Clarivative Analytics and Anna University Annexure I) (Impact Factor:1.992)
  6. J.Ekanthamoorthy and V. Gnanasekaran (2020), ‘Fatigue Estimation of Board Level Electronic Packages under Random Vibrations’, Journal of Xi’an University of Architecture & Technology, Volume XII, Issue V, 2020 ISSN No : 1006-7930, Page No: 3321-3327.
  7. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V., and Senthilkumar, C., (2020), Surface modification of a magnesium alloy by electrical discharge coating with a powder metallurgy electrode, Materials Testing (Accepted by Publication) (Indexed in SCIE, Clarivative Analytics and Anna University Annexure I)
  8. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., 2018. A Study On Deposition Of Electrode Materials On Magnesium Alloy Using Electrical Discharge Coating Technique, Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, 15 (3), pp. 060-065.
  9. Karthikeyan N, Nandhakumar P V, Ekantha Moorthy J, Selvaraj B (2019), ‘Characterisation Study of Metal Matrix Composite Of Aluminium + Fly Ash + Sic Using Stir Casting Method’, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 6, Issue.01, pp.720-723, ISSN: 2395-0056.
  10. Nandhakumar P V, Karthikeyan N, Selvaraj B, Chellaperumal D (2019), ‘Fabrication Of Composite Plate Using Palm Tree Fiber Reinforced With Glass Fiber And Testing Its Mechanical Properties’, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 6, Issue.01, pp.1091-1094, ISSN: 2395-0056.
  11. Chellaperumal D, Karthikeyan N, Nandhakumar P V, Ekanthamoorthy J (2019), ‘Fabrication And Mechanical Testing On Natural Fiber Composite’, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 6, Issue.01, pp.1095-1098, ISSN: 2395-0056.
  12. Nandhakumar P V, Karthikeyan N, Prabu M (2018), ‘Study of Mechanical Properties on AA5052, SS304 and S553 Sheet by Incremental Forming’, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), Volume VII, Issue VI, pp.114-119, ISSN 2278-2540.
  13. Karthikeyan N, Manapparai M, Prabu M, Ekanthamoorthy J (2018), ‘Investigate the Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Powders’, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), Volume VII, Issue VI, pp.70-74, ISSN 2278-2540.
  14. Prabu M, and Karthikeyan N (2018), ‘Process Parameter of Biodiesel from Kapok Seed Oil by Roto Matric Magnetic Stirrer Assisted Method’, International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS), Volume VII, Issue IV, pp.319-324, ISSN 2278-2540
  15. N.Karthikeyan, and S.Venkatesan (2017), ‘Effects of Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate and Dolomite in Aluminium Alloy’, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Volume 6, Special Issue 8, pp.66-74.
  16. P. Brahatheeswaran, T.Kasiniventha Perumal, R.Manivasagan, V.Gnanasekaran, N.Karthikeyan (2017), ‘Performance and Emission Characteristics of Bio Diesel from Pongamia Oil, Methanol, KOH and Its Effects on CI Engine’, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Volume 6, Special Issue 8, pp.77-86.
  17. Karthick. P P.Manavalan (2017), ‘Modeling and Analysis of Friction Stir Welding of AA6061 Aluminium Alloy Using Response Surface Methodology’, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Volume 6, Special Issue 8, pp.46-55.
  18. S. Kumar, S. Dinesh Kumar, R. Muthukrishnan Sriram (2016), ‘Mechanical Characterization of Polyurethane Plastics in Vacuum Casting Process by Using Aluminium Powder and Glass Fibre’, International Journal of Chemical Sciences, Volume 14, Issue.2,Pages. 1183-1196.
  19. V. Gnanasekaran, J. Ekanthamoorthy and K. Senthilkumar (2016), ‘Failure analysis of solid carbide cutting tool used in milling operation’ Int. J. Chem. Sci.: 14(2), 2016, 1197-1210 ISSN 0972-768X.
  20. S. Perumal and J. Udaya Prakash(2016), ‘Multi Objective Optimization of Tribological parameters of hybrid composites using Grey Relational Analysis’ Int. J. Chem. Sci.: 14(2), PP.1172-1182,  ISSN 0972-768X.
  21. Dinesh Kumar S, Ekanthamoorthy J, Senthil Kumar K (2015), ‘Study of Development and Applications of Bioactive Materials and Methods In Bone Tissue Engineering’, Biomedical Research, An International Journal of Medical Sciences, ISSN: 0970-938X,
  22. Dinesh Kumar S, Anandan R , Ekanthamoorthy J (2015), ‘Advances in Dental-PMMA based artificial teeth through Rapid Prototyping technology’, Biomedical Research, An International Journal of Medical Sciences, ISSN: 0970-938X, 
  23.  S. Dinesh Kumar (2015), ‘Comparative study of part quality improvement in fusion deposition modeling process’, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume. 10, Pages.464-468.
  24. G. Sankaranarayanan, V.Nirmal Kannan, S.Dinesh Kumar (2014), ‘Analysis of Requirements for an Artificial Intervertebral Disc with Selected Mechanical Properties’ International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Issue.3, Pages 80-84.
  25. S.Dinesh Kumar , V.Nirmal Kannan and G.Sankaranarayanan (2014), ‘Parameter Optimization of ABS-M30i Parts Produced by Fused Deposition Modeling for Minimum Surface Roughness’, International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Special Issue-3, ISSN 2277 – 4106, pp.93-97.
  26. K.Gajalakshmi, S.Kathiresan, K.S.Sreenivasan and S.Ravindran (2014), ‘Investigation Of Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Silicon Nitride Reinforced AMMC Using Stir Casting Method’, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), e- ISSN: 2278-1684, p-ISSN : 2320–334X PP 61-65.
  27. S.Kathiresan, K.S.Sreenivasan, R.Muthukrishnan @Sriram, M. Chandrasekaran (2014), ‘Experimental Investigation of Lubrication System of Milling Operation on Aluminum Alloy 6060’, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), e- ISSN: 2278-1684, p-ISSN : 2320–334X PP 29-45.
  28. K. S.Sreenivasan, S.Kathiresan , Krishna , C. Nandakumar (2014), ‘Fabrication and Testing of Hybridal/Sic/Flyash Using Powder Metallurgy technique Through Microwave Sintering’, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), e- ISSN: 2278-1684, p-ISSN : 2320–334X PP 29-45.
  29. J.A. Deva Prince, K. S.Sreenivasan , S. Kathiresan, S.Anand (2014), ‘Implementation of Value Stream Mapping in Auto Ancillary Industry to Reduce Cycle Time’, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), e- ISSN: 2278-1684, p-ISSN : 2320–334X PP 29-45.
  30. G. Tamizharasi, S. Kathiresan, K. S. Sreenivasan (2014), ‘Energy Forecasting using Artificial Neural Networks’, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), ISSN (Print) : 2320 – 3765 ISSN (Online): 2278 – 8875  Vol. 3, Issue 3.
  31. G .Tamizharasi, S. Kathiresan , D. Balaji and S. Jegathiesan(2015), ‘Low Cost Automation in a Power Press’, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 8(32), DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2015/v8i32/87486, ISSN (Print) : 0974-6846 ISSN (Online) : 0974-5645.
  32. G. Tamizharasi and S. Kathiresan (2014), ‘Cost Reduction Analysis Through Value Engineering in Leaf Spring Manufacturing’, World Applied Sciences Journal, ISSN 1818-4952 Vol. 29 (10): 1243-1247.
  33. G. Tamizharasi and S. Kathiresan, (2012), ‘CFD Analysis of a Butterfly Valve in a Compressible Fluid’ Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 15 (12): 1834-1839, ISSN 1990-9233, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2013.15.12.1021.
  34. G. Tamizharasi and S. Kathiresan, (2013), ‘Friction Stir Welded Cast and Wrought Aluminium Alloy Joint & Effect of Process Parameters’ International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Vol. 2, Issue 8, ISSN (Print) : 2320 – 3765 ISSN (Online): 2278 – 8875.
  35. G. Tamizharasi and S. Kathiresan, (2013), ‘Optimizing Maintenance and Repair Policies by Reliability Modelling’ Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 18 (12): 1695-1699, ISSN 1990-9233, DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2013.18.12.1001.

G. Tamizharasi and S. Kathiresan, (2013), ‘Hollow Shaped Scooped Wind Mill’ International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Vol. 2, Issue 9, ISSN (Print) : 2320 – 3765 ISSN (Online): 2278 – 8875.

Conferences Proceedings

  1. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., 2019. An experimental study on electrical discharge coating of ZE41A magnesium alloy using WC/Cu powder metallurgy electrode, 25th International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on science and technology held at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 08.09.2019.pp. 174-182 (ISBN: 978-81-944235-3-9).
  2. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., Harishankar, R. and Keats Avinash, J., 2019. Parametric effect on electro discharge deposition of Z41A magnesium alloy with WC/Ni powder metallurgy electrode, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Thanjavur, held on 29.8.19.pp. 29.
  3. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., Santhoshkumar, S. and Saronkumar, S., 2019. Deposition and tribological behaviour of electrical discharge coated ZE41A magnesium alloy, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Thanjavur, held on 29.8.19.pp. 43.
  4. Perumal S, 2020. Study of tribology behavior of hybrid composites of aluminium matrix usingtaguchi gray relational analysis system, International conference on Advances in engineering and Technology, held at Global Conference Hub, Coimbatore on 07th & 8th November 2020.
  5. Perumal S, 2020. Water, Power and Gas Saving System Using with Microcontroller, International conference on Advances in engineering and Technology, held at Global Conference Hub, Coimbatore on 07th & 8th November 2020.
  6. R. Anbarasan, E. Nagamani, 2020. Study of microstructure and mechanical properties of oxyacetylene gas welded 7075 aluminium alloy, International conference on Advances in engineering and Technology, held at Global Conference Hub, Coimbatore on 07th & 8th November 2020.
  7. K. Ram Kumar, B. Selvaraj, 2020. Tribological behavior of electro discharge deposited magnesium alloy, International conference on Advances in engineering and Technology, held at Global Conference Hub, Coimbatore on 07th & 8th November 2020.
  8. C. E. Libin Dhas, S. Venkatesan, 2020. Performance and Emission Characteristics of Bio Diesel from Pongamia Oil, Methanol, KOH and Its Effects on CI Engine, International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology Management and Language Studies held at Sona Collge of Technonlogy, Salem on 11th & 12th December 2020.
  9. Dr. S. Dinesh Kumar, 2020. Fused deposition modelling of PLA reinforced with cellulose nano-crystals, International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology Management and Language Studies held at Sona Collge of Technonlogy, Salem on 11th & 12th December 2020.
  10. M. Mohan Raj, T. Arulkumaran 2020. Analysis of Fuel Properties and Emission Behaviour of Biodiesel, International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology Management and Language Studies held at Sona Collge of Technonlogy, Salem on 11th & 12th December 2020.
  11. J. Ekanthamoorthy, N. S. Kishore Kumar, 2020. Fatigue Estimation of Board Level Electronic Packages under Random Vibration, International Virtual Conference on Applied Science, Technology Management and Language Studies held at Sona Collge of Technonlogy, Salem on 11th & 12th December 2020.
  12. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V. and Senthilkumar, C., 2019. Dry sliding wear behaviour of WC-Cu deposited magnesium alloy, National Conference on Recent Innovations in welding and surface Engineering held at Government college of Engineering, Burgur on 26. 07. 2019 & 27. 07. 2019, pp. 82.
  13. S. Perumal, 2019. Hybrid aluminium metal matrix composites for automobile shaft application, International Conference on Recent Developments in Mechanical Engineering held at S.A. Engineering College, Avadi on 21st & 22nd March 2019.
  14. P. Karthick 2019. Mechanical Strength of Jute Fiber Reinforced in Composite Material, International Conference on Recent Developments in Mechanical Engineering held at S.A. Engineering College, Avadi on 21st & 22nd March 2019.
  15. Srikanth S, Elaiyarasan, U., and Senthilkumar, C., 2020. Effect of WC-Ni sintered electrode in electrical discharge processing of Al 7075 aluminium alloy, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020.pp. 2.
  16. Elaiyarasan U, P. M. Subramanian. 2020. Investigation of Mechanical Properties on Bio-Waste Fibers Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composite, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020.pp. 4.
  17. Nallathambi K, Elaiyarasan, U., and Senthilkumar, C., 2020. Optimization of parameters in electrical discharge coating of Al 7075 aluminium alloy using flyash-copper powder metallurgy electrode, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020. pp. 3.
  18. Arulkumaran T, Elaiyarasan, U. 2020. Effect of parameters on tensile strength of friction welded aluminium composite, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020. pp. 6.
  19. Elaiyarasan U, V. Vishnuprakash 2020. Microstructure and mechanical properties of silicon carbide particulate reinforced AA7075-T6 composite using powder metallurgy technique, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology Chengalpet on 14.08.2020. pp. 6.
  20. Elaiyarasan, U, J. Ekantha moorthy, 2020. Effect of conventional electrode in electrical discharge machining of magnesium alloy, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020.pp.3.
  21. Elaiyarasan, U, S. Perumal, 2020. Experimental study on micro hardness of friction welded aluminium metal matrix composite, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020. pp.7.
  22. D. Sathish, Elaiyarasan, U, 2020. A study on attaining of machining characteristics of magnesium alloy using EDM, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020. pp.4.
  23. Elaiyarasan, U, Satheeshkumar V and Senthilkumar, C., 2020. A study on mechanical behavior of aluminium-silicon carbide metal matrix composite by powder metallurgy route, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 14.08.2020. pp.7.
  24. M. Prabu, K. Ragul., 2019. Predictive Maintenance Model Development Using Life Prediction Methodology, International Conference onRecent Trends in Science,Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  25. M. Prabu, P.Karthick, 2019. Mechanical Strength of Jute Fiber Reinforced In Composite Material, International Conference on Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Management held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  26. M. Prabu, P.Karthick, 2019. Experimental Analysis on Al-Sic Nano Composite Material Prepared by Ultrasonic Probe Assisted Stir Casting Method held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  27. Ekantha Moorthy J, Selvaraj B 2019. Characterisation Study of Metal MatrixComposite Of Aluminium + Fly Ash +Sic Using Stir Casting Method held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  28. Chellaperumal D, 2019. Optimization of Process Parameters Onmaching of Monel 404 Materials in EDM Method held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  29. V Gnanasekaran, 2019. Friction Drilling of Corten Steel Plates- A Feasibility Study held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  30. Chellaperumal D, 2019. Mechanical Properties of Palf –Reinforced Epoxy Composite held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  31. Selvaraj B 2019. Optimization of Power Coefficient ofVertical Axis Wind Turbine held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  32. V Gnanasekaran, 2019. Design and Fabrication of Groundnut Plucking Machine held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  33. Ekantha Moorthy J, M Novasam., 2019. Optimizarion of Drilling Parameters of Oil Hardened Non-Shrinking Steel held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  34. Ekantha Moorthy J, C.Manikandan., 2019. Investigation on Influence of Dielectric Medium in Electrical Discharge Machining on Monel 400 held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  35. Ekantha S.Perumal, P. Ragupathy., 2019. Water and Power Saving System Using with Microcontroller held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 22nd & 23rd March 2019.
  36. Karthikeyan. N., 2016. National conference on Recent Trends in Engineering Technology & Management, Karpagam college of Engineering, Coimbatore held on 22nd Oct 2016.
  37. Karthikeyan. N., 2016. Effects of Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate and Dolomite in Aluminium Alloy, International Conference on advances in Biotechnology, Civil & Mechanical Science, Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal held on 17th & 18th March 2017.
  38. Karthick. P., 2016. Review on mechanical properties of natural fiber, International Conference on Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Sri Chandrasekharendra saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya held on 6th & 7th April 2017.
  39. Karthick. P., 2017. Design and analysis of NOx emission control chamber by electro chemical process, International Conference on Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Systems, Sai Ram Engineering College held on 24th & 25th Feb 2016
  40. Vijay. B., 2017. Design and analysis of NOx emission control chamber by electro chemical process, International Conference on Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Systems, Sai Ram Engineering College held on 24th & 25th Feb 2016
  41. J. Ekanthamoorthy., 2015. Comparative study of advanced materials for selective laser sintering process, National conference on Advances in Manufacturing technology, Chennai Institute of Technology held on 13th March 2015

MOU

Memorandum of Understanding have been signed with the industry to encourage expert talks from industry professionals, Seminars, Workshops, Industrial Visits, Internships etc., to support the students activities.

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Petricore Technologies and Engineering Services Pvt Ltd

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CADD Center

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Axis Global Automation

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SVP Laser Technologies Pvt Ltd

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Arrow Coach Builders

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Beekay Steel Industries Ltd.

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Altem Technologies Pvt.Ltd.

Books Published

  1. Dinesh Kumar S (2020), ‘A Textbook on Engineering Mechanics’, Maruthi Publishers, Chennai., Pages.950, ISBN 978-93-80757-59-9
  2. Dinesh Kumar S (2020), ‘A Textbook on Engineering Graphics’, Maruthi Publishers, Chennai. Pages.480, ISBN 978-93-80757-56-7

 

Chapters in book

  1. Elaiyarasan, U., Satheeshkumar, V, Senthilkumar, C and Navaneethakrishnan V., 2020. ‘On the assessment of microhardness and microstructure of electro discharge coated magnesium alloy, Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology, Manglam Publications, Delhi, pp. 210. 
  2. Dinesh Kumar S. (2020), Advanced Technologies for Solar Photovoltaics Energy Systems, Springer Nature.

Patents