Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering - Research

Research

The primary focus of the department is to impart technical know-how to students, promote their problem-solving skills and innovation of new technologies. Our department maintains active research groups for carrying out collaborative and interdisciplinary research, which encourages the students to undertake various research projects. We have the state of art research facilities to support our academic programs and research. Our department believes and looks forward to contribute in solving the technological challenges of the society with active participation from all sections of the society. This webpage provides an overview of the Funded projects, Patent details, Grants received, and the List of MoU’s, academic programs, research activities of our department and research facilities



Research Lab

Inauguration of R&D Cell by Dr.S.Krishnakumar, Officer DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Avadi, Chennai on 23.06.17

Inauguration Of Research Center By Dr. Krishnakumar, Scientist, DRDO.

Inauguration of Research Lab.


Development of Projects under Innovation cell

Solar Reciprocating Pump

3D Printer


Chainless Bicycle Using Kinematic Mechanism

Experimental Setup Of Combined Kalina And ORC Cycle


Co-Generation


Funded Projects

TNSCST Projects

S.No Academic Year Project Code Title of the Project Student Name Guide Name Amount Rs.
1 2018-2019 EME - 020 Chainless bicycle using kinematic inversions N.Pushparaj, G.Puviarasan Dr.N.Shankarganesh 7500/-
2 2017-2018 EME - 020 Automatic signal alerting, alarming and braking system for trains using machine vision technique R.Vignesh, B.Sankar, V.Pavithra Prof.S.Mahendiran 10000/-

Patents

S.No Applicant Name(s) Inventor Name(s) Title Application No. & Patent Filed Date Status
1 Dr. V. Mohanavel
Dr. M.Ravichandran
Dr. P. Ganeshan
Mr. S. Suresh Kumar
Mrs. S. Jeya Bharathi
Dr. K.Rajan
Dr. K.S.Ashraff Ali
Dr. M.Mohamed Abdul Hafeez
Dr. S. Saravana Kumar
Mr. J.Vairamuthu
Mr. V.Ananda Natarajan
Dr. V. Mohanavel
A System And Method For Monitoring And Processing Wastewater And Rainwater Harvesting In Formal Habitation 201941036236 A
20.09.2019
Published
2 Dr.N. Shankar Ganesh N. Shankar Ganesh
S. Mahendiran

D. Manivannan
N. Keerthivarman
Combined Thermodynamic Cycle Based Power Generation System And A Method Thereof 201941009276 A
10.03.2019
Published
3 Dr.N. Shankar Ganesh
N. Shankar Ganesh,
Venkatachari,
Srinivas,
Maruthamuthu,
Ravi kumar,
Gunasekairan,
Uma Maheswari
Thermodynamic cycle based power generation system and a method Thereof 201741046830 A
27.12.2017
Published
4 Dr. N. Shankar Ganesh Dr. K. S. Giridharan, Combined Renewable Energy Based Heat, Power Generation and Cooling System and A Method Thereof 201941040473 Filed
5 Dr.V.Mohanavel
S.Mallikarjunaiah
K.Subbaramaiah
P.Ganeshan
S.Suresh Kumar
S.Rudramoorthy
Anita Titus
M.Umadevi
B.Dhiyanesh
T.Santhana Krishnan
Dr.V.Mohanavel
S.Mallikarjunaiah
K.Subbaramaiah
P.Ganeshan
S.Suresh Kumar
S.Rudramoorthy
Anita Titus
M.Umadevi
B.Dhiyanesh
T.Santhana Krishnan
System and Method for cooking food items 201941030758
30.07.2019
Filed

Funds Received

S.No Project Title Funding Agency Duration Amount Received Faculty involved Status
1 Grant for Organizing Conference TNSCST 2017-2018 20000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Completed
2 Grant for Organizing Conference AICTE 2019-2020 500000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh In progress
3 Effective teaching Strategies in
Engineering Education (STTP)
AICTE 2019-2020 227000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh In progress
4 MODROBS AICTE 2018-2019 450000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Expert Evaluation Completed
5 RPS- Research Promotion Scheme AICTE 2018-2019 2475000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Expert Evaluation Completed
6 GOC - Grant for Organizing Conference AICTE 2018-2019 500000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Expert Evaluation Completed
7 STTP – Short Term Training Program AICTE 2018-2019 300000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Expert Evaluation Completed
8 Solar driven cogeneration system for low temperature applications TNSCST 2019-2020 528000 Prof. S.Mahendiran Awaiting
9 Eco Friendly Solar Energy Driven Power Generation System TNSCST 2019-2020 488000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Awaiting
10 Development and Experimental Analysis of a Novel Kalina Power Station Suitable for Low Temperature Applications ASEAN 2018 -2019 1521000 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Awaiting
11 Experimental investigation of improved solar powered Kalina power system at Indian climatic conditions SERB 2018 -2019 3206310 Dr.N.Shankar Ganesh Awaiting

Industry Institute Partnership

List of MoU's

1 MoU with Voltech, Chennai – Internship for Students, Training for Faculty members.
2 MoU with BGR Energy Ltd, Chennai –Internship for Students, Training for Faculty members.
3 MoU with KKM Soft, Chennai–Software Training for Students, Training for Faculty members.
4 MoU with Emerald Resilient Tyre Manufacturers – Placement for students
5 MoU with Caparo Engineering Private Limited – Placement for students

Faculty Publications





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