Infrastructure & Laboratories
Name of Department: Mechanical Engineering Infrastructure and Laboratories
ME-L1 - Material Science and Metrology Laboratory
| Sr.No |
Name of Laboratory |
Details |
| 1 |
Lab Area |
120 m2 |
| 2 |
Lab In Charge |
Prof. S. V. Yeole |
| 3 |
Lab Technician |
Mrs. Poonam Madhavrao Yeshi |
| 4 |
Lab Investment |
₹ 18,04,975.40/- |
| 5 |
List of Major Equipment |
- Universal Testing machine Capacity 40 Tonns
- Rockwell Superficial Hardness Testing Machine
- Brinell and Vicker Hardness Testing Machine
- Poldi hardness Testing Machine
- Impact Testing Machine
- Erishen Cupping Testing Machine
- Monocular Metallurgical Microscope with imported optics
- Trinacullar Metallurgical Microscope with C. T.V. attachment
- Standard Metallurgial Microstructure set
- Jominy End Quench Hardness Test apparatus with Quenching Fixture and Muffle Furnace
- Desicator
- Single Disc Polishing Machine
- Abrasive belt Grinder
- Colour T. V.
- Magnetic Particle Test Kit
- Vernier Depth Gauge, 30mm, LC- 0.02 mm
- Micrometer depth Gauge 0-100 mm
- Sine Centre admit between centre 200 mm and Height of Centre 75 mm.
- Gear tooth Vernier Caliper - 2 -20 DP
- Magnetic V Block ( Pair) - 100 x 70 x95 mm
- Tool Makers Microscope objective 2X, Eye piece 10x, Micrometer LC- 0.005 mm, Drum dia 48 mm, Angular measurement - 0- 360,CLC6,
- Optical Flat,with Monochromatic Light Unit with specimen set of a) Convex surface b) Concave surface c) Cylindrical surface d) Turf surface e) Flat surface ( Steel Master)
- Bench Centre
- Surface Roughness Tester
- Floating carriage Dia. Measuring Machine-0-100 mm with stand accessories micrometer and indicator Male, Female Centers, Allen keys, Odd flute attachment, Hooks end pillars for holding wires etc.
- Sine bar - 200 mm
- Slip Gauge Set, Set of 83 China Make
- Calibration of Strain Gauge Meter
- LVDT Using Micrometer
- Digital Vernier Calliper 0-200 mm
- Digital Micrometer (0-200 mm)
- Autocollimator with angle Dekker
- Profile projector Dia. 300mm with 10x lens
- Vacuum Pump
- Pirani Gauge
- Mcleod Gauge
- Mechanical Comparator
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List of Software |
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Practicals Conducted in Laboratory |
- To study the complete working operation of Metallurgical microscope.
- Demonstration of sample preparation techniques (metallic samples) used in microscopic examination.
- To study microstructures of different plain carbon steels with the help of Metallurgical microscope.
- To study microstructures of different Cast Irons with the help of Metallurgical microscope.
- To determine the effectiveness of cyclic stresses on the given metal, and to find out its Fatigue limit / Endurance limit.
- To determine linear dimensions of parts by using precision and non- precision measuring instruments.
- To determine angular dimension by using sine center.
- To perform alignment test on lathe and milling machine.
- Measurements of surface finish using surface roughness test.
- To observe fringe pattern for different types of surfaces viz. flat, concave, convex, cylindrical and to test slip gauge for its flatness.
- Study and measurement of parameters using toolmaker’s microscope.
- Measurement of screw parameters by using floating carriage micrometer.
- Measurement of following gear parameters using gear tooth Vernier caliper.
- Gear tooth thickness at pitch circle diameter
- Constant chord method
- To study of conversion of mechanical displacement in to proportional electrical voltage using LVDT.
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ME-L2 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Laboratory
| Sr.No |
Name of Laboratory |
Details |
| 1 |
Lab Area |
94 m2 |
| 2 |
Lab In Charge |
Prof. M. R. Patil |
| 3 |
Lab Technician |
Mr. Bhushan Vanji More |
| 4 |
Lab Investment |
₹ 7,58,472.55/- |
| 5 |
List of Major Equipment |
- Experimental Refrigerating Test Rig R-134 non CFC Refrigerant
- Mini ICE Plant Test rig
- Experimental Air Conditioning Test Rig with experimental Heat Pump Facility.
- Data Logger 16 Channel
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List of Software |
Software for Data Logger |
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Practicals Conducted in Laboratory |
- Trial on Air conditioning test rig.
- Study of domestic refrigerator along with wiring diagram.
- Study of Ieak detection, evacuation and charging of refrigerant.
- Report of different protocols to regulate global warming.
- Simulation of VCR system with an open-source software.
- Cooling load estimation exercise for an actual scenario.
- Visit report of a manufacturing unit of refrigerator/air-conditioner or a cold storage plant/ice Plant.
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Lab Name: ME-L3 – Heat Transfer and Dynamics of Machinery Lab
A)Heat Transfer Lab
| Sr.No |
Name of Laboratory |
Details |
| 1 |
Lab Area |
60 m2 |
| 2 |
Lab In Charge |
Prof. Dr. K. A. Saner |
| 3 |
Lab Technician |
Mr. Noaman Tarique Kazi |
| 4 |
Lab Investment |
₹ 2,01,001.00/- |
| 5 |
List of Major Equipment |
- Metal rod Apparatus.
- Insulating powder Apparatus.
- Pin Fin Apparatus.
- Natural convection Apparatus.
- Forced convection Apparatus.
- Heat Exchanger Apparatus.
- Emissivity Measurement Apparatus.
- Stefan Boltzmann’s Apparatus.
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List of Software |
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Practicals Conducted in Laboratory |
- Determination of thermal conductivity of a metal rod.
- Determination of thermal conductivity of insulating powder.
- Temperature distribution on a fin surface.
- Determination of film heat transfer coefficient for natural convection.
- Determination of film heat transfer coefficient for forced convection.
- Performance of Double pipe Heat Exchanger/Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger.
- Determination of emissivity of a metal surface.
- Determination of Stefan Boltzman’s constant.
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B) Dynamics of Machinery Laboratory
| Sr.No |
Name of Laboratory |
Details |
| 1 |
Lab Area |
60 m2 |
| 2 |
Lab In Charge |
Prof. Dr. K. A. Saner |
| 3 |
Lab Technician |
Mr. Noaman Tarique Kazi |
| 4 |
Lab Investment |
₹ 4,43,683.09/- |
| 5 |
List of Major Equipment |
- Static and Dynamic Balancing Apparatus
- Epicyclic Gear Train and Holding Torque Apparatus
- Universal Vibration test rig
- Bifilar, Trifilar and Compound Pendulum Mechanism
- Critical Speed Of Single Rotor System
- Motorized Gyroscope
- Universal Governor Apparatus
- Sleep and Creep Flat Belt Drive
- Hooks Joint Electrically Operated(Double hook Joint)
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List of Software |
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Practicals Conducted in Laboratory |
- To determine mass moment of inertia of compound pendulum
- To determine mass moment of inertia of rigid body using bifilar or trifilar suspension method
- To determine slip and creep for belt pulley combination
- To study various types of kinematics chains
- To study the different types of clutches
- To determine the characteristics curve of a centrifugal governor and find its coefficient of insensitiveness and stability
- To verify the principal of working of gyroscope
- To study the working of static and dynamic balancing machine and balancing of different masses in different planes
- To study various types of gear boxes
- To study graphical method for cam profile and various types of follower motion
- To study self-energizing and self-locking brakes
- Experimental determination of natural frequency of compound pendulum and an equivalent simple pendulum system
- Experimental determination of natural frequency of spring mass system undergoing longitudinal vibrations
- Experimental determination of natural frequency of single rotor and two-rotor vibratory system
- Experimental determination of damping coefficient of any system / media
- Experimental balancing of multi-rotor system
- Experimental measurement of vibration response of a system
- Experimental verification of principle of Gyroscopic Couple
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ME-L4 – Fluid Mechanics and Turbo Machinery Laboratory
| Sr.No |
Name of Laboratory |
Details |
| 1 |
Lab Area |
161 m2 |
| 2 |
Lab In Charge |
Prof. Dr. P. D. Jamadar |
| 3 |
Technical Assistant |
Mr. Nikhil Kailas Mali |
| 4 |
Lab Investment |
₹ 9,22,655.36/- |
| 5 |
List of Major Equipment |
- Venturi meter and Orifice meter
- Sharp Edge Circular Orifice - Mouthpiece
- Reynolds Apparatus
- Flow through pipes
- Stability of Floating Body (Ship Model)
- Reynolds Apparatus
- Francis Turbine Test Rig
- Pelton wheel turbine Test rig
- Kaplan Turbine Test rig
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List of Software |
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Practicals Conducted in Laboratory |
- Experiment on Bernoulli’s Theorem.
- Experiment on Reynolds’s Apparatus
- Experiment on Flow Measurement using Orifice meter
- Experiment on Flow Measurement using Venturimeter.
- Trial on Pelton Wheel Turbine (Constant Head Test)
- Trial on Francis Turbine.
- Trial on Kaplan Turbine.
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ME-L6 - Mechatronics Laboratory
| Sr.No |
Name of Laboratory |
Details |
| 1 |
Lab Area |
66.33 m2 |
| 2 |
Lab In Charge |
Prof. M. R. Patil |
| 3 |
Technical Assistant |
Mr. Bhushan More |
| 4 |
Lab Investment |
₹ 2,68,423.74/- |
| 5 |
List of Major Equipment |
- Thermistor Kit
- Load strain Gauge
- ON/OFF,P+I,P+D and P+I+D Controllers
- PLC-40, PLC Trainer with Mitsubishi
- Electro pneumatic Trainer
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List of Software |
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Practicals Conducted in Laboratory |
- Study and demonstration of various types of sensors.
- Speed control of various types of Electrical Motors.
- Minimum two circuits on Pneumatics to be developed on Pneumatic trainer kit.
- Minimum two circuits on Electro-Pneumatics to be developed on Electro-Pneumatic trainer kit.
- Minimum two circuits on Hydraulics and Electro-hydraulics to be developed on Hydraulic trainer kit.
- Programming of Microprocessor and Microcontroller.
- Programming on PLC.
- Demonstration of Process control such as temperature, level, flow, etc. control using PID controller.
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Workshop
Workshop is a Digital as well as conventional Fabrication facility with set of machines, tools and equipment for converting drawing to physical parts. The CAD facility with license software for 3D modelling, assembly and drafting along with CAM facility for development of prototype on CNC Machines. These facilities are available 24 x 7 for staff and students.
Advantages of Workshop to College & Students :
- 1. Complete digital fabrication as well as conventional facility (convert designs into physical prototypes & models)
- 2. Useful for fabricating prototypes for student’s major, minor, academic semester projects as well as research projects.
- 3. Useful for all Engineering disciplines in the institution.
- 4. Useful for curricular instruction for a variety of classes such as F Y BTech (All Branches) and S Y BTech (Mechanical Engineering)
- 5. Get recognized as an institute's central amenities.
- 6. Offer vocational and manufacturing skill development training programmers to students & professionals.
- 7. Offer consultancy services for fabrication.
Equipment’s in Workshop :
The following shops are including in Workshop :
- 1. CNC smart turn Lathe machine,
- 2. CNC Vertical machine center,
- 3. Machine shop,
- 4. Welding shop,
- 5. Fitting shop,
- 6. Carpentry shop,
- 7. Plumbing shop,
- 8. Foundry Shop,
- 9. Black smithy shop,
- 10. Tin smithy shop etc.
Conventional Machines :
- 1. Lathe Machines:
- 2. Surface Grinder
- 3. Shaper Machine
- 4. Universal Milling Machine
- 5. Radial Drill Machine
Utilization of Workshop :
Various events of SAE INDIA BAJA projects are designed and fabricated in Workshop every year like E-BAJA, M-BAJA, FMAE BAJA, MEGA ATV, AERO-MODELING, M-KARTING, E-KARTING and E-Bike etc.
Major Advanced Set of Equipment’s :
1. CNC Smart Turn Lathe machine (LMW Fanuc controller)
2. CNC Vertical Milling Center (LMW Fanuc controller)
5. CAD-CAM and CAE Software’s
